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Volunteer Opportunities
Become an Angel
Since the Angels' inception, the group has raised over 3 million dollars for the children of Casa Pacifica. Each volunteer has a heart made of gold, the attitude of a saint, and the strong desire to make a difference. If we've just described you, consider becoming an Angel. For more information on how to join this caring group of volunteers, please contact Stephanie Caffee at (805) 484-7144 or email at scaffee@casapacifica.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Casa Pacifica's on-site and Angels volunteer programs offer rare opportunities for caring people to make a difference. Volunteers enlighten young minds and open new doors, providing opportunities and possibilities. Volunteers are positive role models -- the first for some of the children -- and offer new-world perspectives.
We are always grateful for the generosity of each volunteer for donating his/her time and devotion to the children. Some Casa Pacifica volunteers have had experience in working with troubled youth; others bring only the desire to help. No matter the level of experience, the most important qualities of a volunteer are a tender heart and an enthusiastic spirit.Campus Volunteering
Quality and attentive volunteers who give their time are needed in all areas of the campus. Tutors, teachers' aids and activity assistants are needed in the areas of academics, life skills, recreation and vocational training. All volunteers are required to undergo three 2 hour training sessions. Please see Training Opportunities for dates and times. After all training sessions are completed a $100.00 fee is required to cover the costs of fingerprinting, TB test and application process. Must RSVP prior. Please contact Tom Ball at (805)484-7814 or tball@casapacifica.org
After training, volunteers immediately begin to help. Here are some ways volunteers make a difference in the lives of Casa Pacifica's children:
Tutoring
Our preschool, non-public and county schools need tutors during and after school hours. Preschool children need teachers' aids to assist with reading, storytelling, developmental skills, social skills, and playtime. The schools need volunteers to tutor students in reading, math, electives and homework. One-to-one assistance gives students the time and attention they need to excel in school.
Activities
Volunteers are needed to assist counselors and supervisors in developing and implementing activities with a therapeutic value. These include sports, team events, cultural activities, dance, music, and arts and crafts. If you have any special talents that you would like to share, please call our volunteer coordinator.
Independent Living
This program teaches children basic life skills. Volunteers are needed to teach social, hygiene, cooking, cleaning and laundry skills.
The Cottages-Shelter/Residential
In the cottages (crisis care and residential treatment), volunteers are needed to assist with homework, reading, outings with staff and any other after-school projects and activities.
Vocational Education
Students ages 13+ are offered a four-week training program in which they learn skills for finding employment in many areas on and off campus. The training program covers applications and resumes, work ethics, professionalism, career counseling and role-playing interviews. If you are interested in assisting in this program or being a vocational speaker, please call Carrie Hughes.
Cloud 9
Built by dedicated Angels and on-campus volunteers, Cloud 9 is Casa Pacifica's on-campus student store. The store represents a unique incentive program as children must earn behavior points in order to shop. Points are earned through a number of tasks including positive participation in cottage, classroom, and on-campus activities.
All points earned are used as "dollars" during Cloud 9 Day, an event both volunteers and children look forward to. The store is full of items like makeup, CDs, snacks, stuffed animals, toys, books, video games, Walkmans and CD boom boxes. More than buying power, the Cloud 9 program offers our children the opportunity to understand the responsibilities of money and the reward of proper behavior.
Cloud 9 solely offers products donated by generous community members and businesses. Steady and up-to-date supplies are always needed and, of course, appreciated by the children. If you are interested in donating items for our store, please contact Tom Ball at (805)484-7814 or tball@casapacifica.org
