Community Service

Please use this community service verification form when completing your service hours. 

ENC_Fall_Faire.pdf

Newport Center United Methodist Preschool will be hosting our annual Fall Family Fun Day fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, 2023. We are looking for volunteers during the hours of 8 AM to 3:30 PM (8-11, 10:30-1:30, and 12:30-3:30) to help with set-up, assist with crafts and games, and clean-up. 

We are looking for approximately:

• 20 volunteers from 8 AM - 11 AM
• 30 volunteers from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• 30 volunteers from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

See flyer for more details. 

https://newportbeachclassiccarfestival.org/

Create To Learn is a nonprofit based in Newport Beach and will be there to discuss how very important community service is. It is good for the community and also very good for those who are planning to go to college. Students who are looking to help with our community programs, please call to RSVP.

For more information and to sign up, please view the attached Create to Learn flyer. 

Down for Dance is looking for student volunteers to assist with their weekly dance classes! Down for Dance is a non-profit dance program for individuals with Down Syndrome. Classes are offered in Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa. They ask that students are 14 years old and up. Dance experience and/or experience working with individuals with Down Syndrome is helpful, but experience is not required. For more information and to sign up, please visit the Down For Dance Volunteer Profile website.  You can also get more information by checking out this flyer. 

The Environmental Nature Center is looking for responsible high school students that love nature and working with children to be a part of the Leader in Training (LIT) program.

What is a Leader in Training? “LITs” are amazing high school students that help with Nature Camps.  This is a perfect opportunity for volunteers who enjoy working with children. 

Why? Get outside and away from screens for a few hours a day! Get some exercise, fresh air, and some sun! Spend time with your peers and gain experience and responsibility supervising young children. It provides an excellent experience to include on a resume or college application. 

What about COVID? The health and safety of our campers, staff, and volunteers is and always has been of utmost importance to the ENC. To ensure the well-being of all, we have transitioned to modified camp protocols aligned with best health practices. 

More info can be found on their website.

Fill out the application to volunteer at the ENC here.

The Newport Beach Public Library Children’s Department offers a variety of volunteer positions to provide young adults with an opportunity to learn valuable work-life skills and give back to their community. All youth volunteers must be in 7^th through 12^th grade and age 12 to 18 years old. Volunteer spots are limited and vary depending on library needs and availability. 

We encourage teen volunteers to complete their own application, submit it to the library, and take the leading role in communicating with the library staff.

Volunteers must commit to 20 hours of service per year and must attend volunteer training before starting their assignment.  All volunteers ages 15 and up are required to complete fingerprinting and a background check. Submitting an application does not guarantee placement into the program.

To apply for Teen Volunteer opportunities, fill out the online application.  Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served and as needed basis.

If you have any questions, please contact our Teen Services team at teenservices@newportbeachca.gov

Northeast of the Well is looking for student volunteers to assist in their Kid's Ministry program. You don't need tons of experience to serve with kids. You just need a willing heart and a desire to invest in the lives of kids. For more information and to sign up, please click here to view the Northeast of the Well flyer. 

Priceless Pet Rescue has four adoption centers spanning three counties in southern CA, including the Orphanage-Costa Mesa. They are committed to saving the lives of animals in high-risk situations throughout Southern California and beyond. They are a nonprofit organization and depend almost entirely on volunteers and donations. They have saved approximately 10,000 animals to date. The involvement of Orange County residents is crucial to their mission of "saving one by one until there are none." To earn volunteer hours you can Go to the Priceless Pet Rescue webpage.

Project Giving Light is a non-profit organization that celebrates the birthdays of underserved youth and foster children throughout the state of California. We celebrate these kids by giving them personalized birthday boxes and celebrations where they feel seen, known and loved.
Project Giving Light partners alongside shelters, homes and schools with the goal of filling these kids's lives with joy and light amidst the haze of overwhelm that surrounds them.

To volunteer, please click here to visit the Project Giving Light website. 

Step Up Tutoring is a local program that began in the summer of 2020 to provide free academic and emotional support to elementary students in low-income communities in the LA Unified School District. The students likely couldn’t attend class during the pandemic, and as a result, many have fallen behind academically in math and reading comprehension. Currently, over a hundred students are on the waitlist to be matched with a tutor in the program.

By volunteering two hours a week via Zoom, you would mentor a student for a semester and tutor them in math and English. Not only are you contributing to a community in need, you are also providing an opportunity for social, emotional, and academic support to a student that wants to learn and succeed in school. All training and curriculum tools are supplied for your use. Please use this link for more information and to apply: stepuptutoring.org/tutor-application?246.

Click here for more details.