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Saint Agnes Hospice - 559-450-5623
Provide emotional support and caregiver relief to patients and families who are
dealing with a terminal illness. May include visiting with patient, reading to
them, playing music or games, running errands or providing caregiver relief. We
are looking for volunteers with a compassionate heart and a listening ear
willing to visit with patients and to provide caregiver relief to family
members.
Email: sue.sullivan@samc.com |
Saint Agnes Medical Center - 559-450-3521
We serve together in Trinity Health, in the spirit of the Gospel, to heal body, mind and spirit, to improve the health of our communities, and to steward the resources entrusted to us.
www.samc.com |
Saint Agnes Men's Club - 559-450-2040
The Men's Club raises funds for several programs run through St. Agnes.
www.samc.com |
Salvation Army
Fresno: 559-233-0139
Selma: 559-891-0811
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the
Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is
motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus
Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
www.SalvationArmyFresno.org |
Samaritan Women - 559-227-2190
We provide transitional services for women who are/have been incarcerated to
meet their housing/physical needs through case management, classes/living
skills, mentoring, accessing community resources, and nurturing their children.
www.samaritanwomen.org |
San Joaquin Gardens Retirement Community - 559-430-8221
San Joaquin Gardens is a beautiful retirement community serving seniors in
continuing to live their lives to the fullest. San Joaquin Gardens is a
continuing care facility with three levels of care: independent living, assisted
living, and a skilled nursing facility. Volunteers are given training and
encouraged to volunteer in areas they are most comfortable and will enjoy the
most. Hours and days are flexible. Families are welcome.
www.sanjoaquingardens.com |
San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust - 559-248-8480
Our mission is to preserve and restore San Joaquin River lands having
ecological, scenic, or historic significance, to educate the public on the need
for stewardship, to research issues affecting the river, and to promote
educational, recreational, and ag.
www.riverparkway.org |
San Joaquin River Stewardship Program - 559-289-8874
The San Joaquin River Stewardship Program organizes individuals, schools,
organizations, farmers and businesses to become involved with the restoration of
the river. Volunteers are trained to perform a wide variety of activities
including water quality monitoring, river clean up, invasive plant removal and
natural resource restoration and assessment. Volunteers are also trained as
Master Watershed Stewards to develop and coordinate river projects and reach out
to the culturally diverse communities of the Central Valley with information on
the riverýs restoration.
www.sanjoaquinriver.org |
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Campus - 559-448-8282
The mission of San Joaquin Valley College is to provide quality educational programs and activities to a student population from diverse ethnic, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
www.sjvc.edu |
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - 559-436-3600
Our mission is provide compassionate rehabilitation services contributing to the physical, social, and emotional well-being of those we serve. Guided by our values, we will continuously improve our care delivery systems and services while recognizing the dignity of all patients.
www.sjvrehab.com |
Sanctuary/Fresno EOC - 559-498-8543
Shelter/Outreach/Education/Independent Living/After School Programs
The primary purpose of the Sanctuary Youth Shelter is to address the immediate
needs of youth who have left home without permission of their parents or
guardians, and homeless youth in Fresno. Thank you for your interest in
volunteering at the EOC Sanctuary Youth Services. All persons interested in
volunteering are required to go through our screening process.
www.fresnoeoc.org |
SCORE of Fresno County
SCORE's mission is to provide professional guidance and information, accessible to all, to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small businesses.
www.fresnoscore.org |
Selma Bandits - 559-361-6150
We are a non-profit youth football team, currently going into our 13th year.
we are seeking football experienced adults to help coach on our three teams. we
are seeking coaches, which are over the age of eighteen to help train these boys
in the fundamentals of football, and help with players or donations.
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Senior Companion Program - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno - 559-498-6377
Senior Companions of Catholic Charities enhances seniors' sense of community well-being and worth, while fostering independent living, through advocacy, education, and peer support programs. Senior Companions is part of USA Freedom Corps and the National Senior Service Corps. Under the Corporation for Community and National Service, it is a federal program that is sponsored locally by Catholic Charities.
www.ccdof.org |
Sequoia Riverlands Trust - 559-738-0211
Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) is a regional, non-profit Central California land trust dedicated to conserving the natural and agricultural legacy of the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. The wealth, productivity and beauty of this land inspire our work to conserve it for the prosperity and enjoyment of future generations. Our mission is to protect working landscapes, wildlife habitat and scenic open spaces, while ensuring that economic growth in our communities remains vibrant and sustainable.
www.sequoiariverlands.org |
Serve Clovis! - 559-324-2050
Serve Clovis! provides a link to departments and agencies in the City of Clovis
by posting volunteer job opportunities and providing volunteer referrals for
individuals and groups looking for a community project, team building or
on-going community service.
www.ci.clovis.ca.us/serveclovis |
Shawna Kilbert Cervical Cancer Project - 559-246-5763
The Shawna Kilbert Cervical Cancer Project is a voluntary non-profit grassroots group helping women fight cervical cancer in Central California. We are a grassroots type of organization in that 100% of the funds raised will go directly back to helping women in our LOCAL community in their fight & hopefully prevention of cervical cancer. Funds raised will assist women who are fighting cervical cancer through providing meals, transportation, wigs, funds, emotional support, education, grocery shopping, childcare and any other thing that a mom or wife needs to help with to help make her family run smoothly during her fight with cervical cancer.
theshawnakilbertproject.org |
Sherman Thomas Charter School - 559-674-1192
The mission of Sherman Thomas Charter School (STCS) is to prepare a diverse, K -
8 student population for successful higher education by equipping each child
with the skills, knowledge, and critical moral thinking, developing habits of
mind to become a self-motivated, competent, lifelong learner.
www.stcs.k12.ca.us |
Si Se Puede Learning Center, Fresno - 559-229-3526
Youth are safe, productive and joyful. Youth are prepared for learning, school, and life.
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Sierra Foothill Conservancy - 559-855-3473
The grasslands, foothills, and forests between Yosemite and Kings Canyon
National Parks provide land for farms and ranches, a home for native plants and
wildlife, and a source of clean water. The Sierra Foothill Conservancy honors
our natural and cultural heritage by protecting these resources and ensuring
that present and future generations will continue to experience and enjoy the
land in this region.
www.sierrafoothill.org |
Sierra Historic Sites Association / Fresno Flats Historical Village and Park - 559-683-6570
Saving the Past for the Future at Fresno Flats Village and Park. To ensure that the history of eastern Madera County the central Sierra Nevada, and Fresno Flats (Oakhurst), in particular, is kept alive and accessible for present and future generations. Our motto, "Saving the Past for the Future", clearly states our mission.
www.fresnoflatsmusuem.org |
Sierra Kings Hospital Foundation - 559-637-7552
Sierra Kings Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides funding to enhance services, educational materials, build new facilities, provide better training for health care professionals, and bring unique and specialized services to Sierr Sierra Kings District Hospital and its clinic network currently provides quality health care for residents in Reedley, Orange Cove, Parlier, foothill areas, Dinuba, and Cutler-Orosi.
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Sierra Oaks Senior Citizens Association - 559-855-3300
Sierra Oaks Senior Center is located in a rural, isolated foothill region east
of Fresno. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the Senior Citizens
and the communities we serve.
www.sierraoaks-seniorcenter.org |
Sisterhood of Survivors - 559-289-4168
Fresno-based non-profit is committed to assisting newly diagnosed breast cancer
patients and survivors. Offering encouragement, support, monthly luncheons,
friendship, volunteer opportunities, resource library, and a quarterly
newsletter filled with inspiration, resources, and event information. Our
quarterly newsletters are available on our website along with information about
our organization. We are most proud of our "Tote" program. We deliver specially
made totes filled with educational information as well as comfort items donated
by the community, professionals and members. Each tote is delivered by a breast
cancer survivor giving the new patient the opportunity to talk to one who has
made the journey as well as provide the survivor an opportunity to reach out to
others.
www.sisterhoodofsurvivors.org |
Sisterhood of the Traveling BDU's - 805-217-2974
UNITE, INSPIRE, LEAD The Sisterhood aims to unite military girls together in sisterly support, inspire military girls with speakers, breakout sessions, and curriculum, and encourage military girls to lead in their communities. The Sisterhood hopes to launch our attendees out into their communities as mentors, leaders, champions for military youth, and glass ceiling crashers.
www.sisterhoodbdus.org |
SPCA - Valley Oak - 559-651-1111
Valley Oak SPCA will, through direct action, promote the humane treatment of
animals, educate our community on responsible pet care, reduce overpopulation
through an aggressive spay/neuter program, and celebrate the human animal bond.
www.vospca.org |
Special Olympics Northern California - 559-497-3790
To provide year-round sports training and competitions to individuals with
developmental disabilities from the ages of 8 to 80. This service is provided
for free.
www.sonc.org |
St Joseph Centers - 559-237-1669
Hand in hand we Can make a difference.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - 800-227-6737
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is the premier pediatric research facility
in the country. The research is focused on catastrophic diseases such as cancer,
pediatric HIV, and sickle cell. Through fundraising, the hospital is able to
treat patients.
www.stjude.org |
St. Vincent de Paul - 559-582-3763
The St. Vincent de Paul Center assists the neediest clients, (primarily from the
Hanford and Armona areas) regardless of religious affiliation, with emergency
food, clothing, a maximum number of available shelter openings and other
supportive services, pledging to always be good stewards of provided resources. |
State of California - 559-440-5015
Our office is responsible for the development and adjudication of disability
claims for Social Security Disability programs. We adjudicate both adult and
children's cases. Volunteers would perform a variety of clerical tasks,
including photocopying, phone calls, and preparing letters for mailing.
Depending on the ability and time availability of the volunteer, some computer
use may also be involved.
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Stewards Inc. - 559-264-4398
We are a faith based, bonded, public, non-profit agency approved by the Social Security Administration to manage the income of challenged individuals needing assistance. The Purpose of Stewards Inc. Stewards, Inc., as an expression of care, seeks to enhance the well-being and security of those who are unable to manage their own personal finances through the provision of appropriate financial management of their income. Our goal is to connect people to a more abundant life. We budget funds to provide shelter, food, utilities, and clothing. We review remaining bills and establish payment arrangements.
www.stewardsinc.org |
Stone Soup Fresno - 559-224-7613
Youth Services - SUMMER preschool culture camp assistants SUMMER Hmong Cultural Academy assistants.
www.stonesoupfresno.org |
Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Cen. Valley - 559-229-4255
Our Promise: To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people,
ensuring quality of care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
www.komencentralvalley.org |
Synchrony of Visalia, Inc. - 559-635-4252
Synchrony of Visalia, Inc. is a not for profit organization that mentors
individuals, couples and families; and promotes healthy attachment, parenting
excellence and community wellness. This is accomplished through assessment,
counseling, education, and therapy. Synchrony additionally supports a community
partnership of agencies providing parent education, training, family support,
information and referrals. Synchrony of Visalia, Inc. is a not for profit
organization that mentors individuals, couples and families; and promotes
healthy attachment, parenting excellence and community wellness. This is
accomplished through assessment, counseling, education, and therapy. Synchrony
additionally supports a community partnership of agencies providing parent
education, training, family support, information and referrals.
www.synchronyofvisalia.com |
Trans-e-motion - 559-255-4075
To honor and celebrate the lives of transgender persons, both past and present, and to bring about social change for the benefit of the Transgender/Transsexual and Gender Diverse community through activities and events that bring education, understanding, and support to all.
www.Trans-e-motion.org |
Trauma Intervention Programs of Fresno, Inc. - 559-265-8730
To provide immediate emotional support to citizens at a traumatic time in their lives. We respond to pages from Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coroner and Hospitals and immediately go to the scene where needed. We provide immediate emotional support to family We require all volunteers to attend a 60 hour Training Academy here in Fresno. Our volunteers commit to being on call 3 shifts per month (each shift is 12 hours) and attending a monthly Continuing Education meeting.
www.tipfresno.org |
Tree Fresno - 559-221-5556
Enrich the quality of life in the Fresno region with the addition of trees and
trails.
www.treefresno.org |
Tri-This! Inc. - 559-824-5153
To make the sport of triathlon available to at-risk youth in the Central Valley.
www.tri-this.org |
Tulare County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) - 559-782-7526
Our Mission is to create a Volunteer CERT in every community in Tulare County. Our goal is to get everyone 18 yrs. of age and older trained in Disaster Preparedness and other life saving skills before, during, and after a disaster strikes. Together we can save lives.
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Tulare County Library Literacy Center - 59-713-2745
The Literacy Center strives to meet the literacy challenges of all adults
throughout Tulare County who need assistance reading, writing, spelling, meeting
family literacy needs, or passing work-related or educational tests, in order to
become viable members of our community.
www.tularecountylibrary.org |
Tulare READ - 559-685-8146
To improve the lives of individuals and families through one-on-one tutoring and
other literacy related activities.
www.tularepubliclibrary.org |
UC Cooperative Extension - Fresno - 559-456-7285
"The goal of this program is to improve the likelihood that persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will make healthy food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid."
cefresno.ucdavis.edu |
UCSF Fresno Medical Library - 559-499-6505
The UCSF Fresno Medical Library provides health information for the needs of
faculty, residents, researchers, students, and staff of UCSF Fresno. As a
secondary mission, we support the health information and resource needs of the
local community.
www.fresno.ucsf.edu |
United Pompe Foundation - 559-227-1898
The United Pompe Foundation was formed to assist patients and/or their families
with medical costs and other expenses that these patients and families face and
may not be able to cover, or fully cover, through their insurance.
www.unitedpompe.com |
United Way of Fresno County - 559-243-3665
United Way of Fresno County’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the
caring power of communities to make long-lasting change in community conditions.
www.unitedwayfresno.org |
United Way of Merced County - 209-383-4242
Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.
www.unitedwaymerced.org |
University HOPE - 559-224-9051
University HOPE: Housing OPportunities through Education is a student, faculty,
and staff organization on the campus of California State University, Fresno.
It's purpose is simple; to build hope in our community by constructing new homes
(one house per year) for low-income, 1st time homeowners, and to rehabilitate
existing homes of needy families and thereby helping to improve neighborhoods.
hope.atinet.org |
University Medical Center - 559-459-5718
To improve the health status of the community. To promote medical education.
www.communitymedical.org |
V.A. Central CA Healthcare System - 559-228-5364
We provide the health care for our nations military veterans in the Central California area. We are a full service medical center using cuting edge technology, and the finest medical staff availible. Our mission: To honor Veterans with excellent health care and services. |
Valley Affordable Housing - 559-271-3092
Assist in the development of lower cost affordable housing in the Fresno area.
would like to have volunteers that will work with "fire-in-the-belly" attitude
toward this mission.
www.valleyaffordablehousing.org |
Valley Animal Center - 559-233-8690
The Valley Animal Center is dedicated to controlling the pet population through
education and spaying and neutering, not euthanasia. We believe that animals, as
living creatures, have the right to be protected, respected, and given every
consideration morally and ethically. Our mission is to assist with and provide
for the health and welfare of the animals that have been injured, to promote the
bond between animals and people, and to instill an appreciation and respect for
all living creatures with whom we share this earth.
www.valleyanimal.org |
Valley Caregiver Resource Center - OASIS Adult Day Program - 559-221-0396
OASIS is an Adult Day Facility for the daytime care of loved ones with dementia
and/or memory loss and for those who cannot be safely left at home alone. OASIS
offers education, support groups, and a resource center to the community.
www.valleycrc.org |
Valley Center for the Blind - 559-222-4447
To empowewr the blind and visually impaired, and to expand their opportunities . Training provided for all volunteers.
www.valleycenterblind.org |
Valley Prep Academy; K-8 - 559-225-7737
Valley Preparatory Academy Charter School is a public K-8 educational program with open enrollment providing a safe learning environment where students can develop academic and character excellence. Our mission is for all students to become self-motivated, lifelong learners by providing high academic and ethical standards. We believe when character development is taught alongside state aligned curriculum, students become happy, productive, healthy members of our community.
www.valleyprep.com |
Valley Public Radio FM89 - 559-275-0764
Our mission is to serve expanding audiences through quality communication
services that are informative, innovative, educational and stimulating.
www.kvpr.org |
Valley Public Television - 559-266-1800
Valley Public Television (KVPT) delivers information through television
broadcast programming and related services to enhance and promote lifelong
learning. KVPT uses volunteers year round for clerical positions and television
production.
www.kvpt.org |
Valley Teen Ranch - 559-437-1144
To provide alternatives of hope to troubled young people and their families
through caring relationships and developmental opportunities for the whole
person: Mental, Social, Physical and Spiritual.
www.valleyteenranch.org |
Victim Offender Reconciliation Program - 559-455-9803
We specifically exist to encourage and assist the church in her mission of
providing an invitation to, and an opportunity for, peacemaking (healing,
restoration, forgiveness and reconciliation) in the conflict between victims and
offenders of juvenile crime.
www.vorp.org |
Warnors Center for the Performing Arts - 559-264-2848
Warnors Centre for the Performing Arts mission is to open and make available the
wonder of the performing arts to everyone.
www.warnors.org |
West Fresno Boys & Girls Club - 559-237-0959
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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West Fresno Crisis Center - 559-659-0232
We are dedicated to providing services to survivors of violence against the
family, including: rape, statutory rape, child molestation, sexual harassment,
and domestic violence. We also provide services to the survivor's family and
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West Fresno Elementary School District - 559-495-5619
To ensure that each student will master the academic knowledge and skills,
habits of mind, and qualities of character necessary to succeed in high school,
college, and the competitive world beyond.
www.westfresno.net |
Westside Police Outreach Program, Selma Police Department, AmerCorps VISTA - 559-891-2200
Would you like to make a difference for youth and families in a low-income community? Are you interested in social work, criminal justice, public safety or community organizing? Do you speak Spanish? The Selma Police Department is looking for an individual who can work to organize education and outreach addressing crime and safety issues in our yWestside Police Outreach Program.y This is a year-long, full-time position opening at the end of May, 2008. This position is part of AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), a National Service program where volunteers serve a full-time, year-long term and receive a living stipend. The VISTA program was created in 1964 with the mission of fighting poverty through building the capacity of low-income communities. The goals of the Selma Police Department Westside Outreach program are: to help the community be a partner with law enforcement, involve neighborhood residents in activities that enhance their safety.
www.cityofselma.com |
Westside Youth - 559-655-4808
To provide a safe, healthy place for youth and their families to participate in
recreational and educational programs aimed at achieving a higher quality of
life. |
WISH Project International - 559-212-5543
Dedicated to bringing clean water& basic medical care w/HIV/AIDS testing to impoverished nations of the world.
www.wishprojectinternational.org
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Women With A Cause Inc. - 559-892-1467
Our Mission is to equip the hurting the lost and the confused with the right tools, information and resources to get back on the right track of living a successful life. Embrace Every Women, Teen and the Community as a whole. Encourage them on their Journey And Empower Them to Achieve and Excel in life.
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Woodward Shakespeare Festival - 866-494-7529
To bring free Shakespearean plays to the Central Valley communities.
www.woodwardshakespeare.org |
Yeshe De Tibetan Book Project - 510-845-1710
Who We Are The Yeshe De Project was founded by Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche in 1981 to focus efforts and resources on Tibetan text preservation and translation. Named after the prolific Tibetan translator, Yeshe De (pronounced "yay-shay Day), this project began researching and collecting texts from around the world. The Yeshe De staff is an entirely non-profit operation. All our books are given free of charge. All staff members have made a commitment to this work and donate their services as a spiritual practice. With over thirty years of publishing experience, the Yeshe De staff has developed the skills to maximize resources and minimize waste. Our History In 1989, Tarthang Rinpoche founded the World Peace Ceremony in Bodhgaya, India, the place where the Buddha demonstrated enlightenment. Tarthang Rinpoche quickly saw that the World Peace Ceremony would be an ideal setting for a mass distribution of texts directly to Tibetan practitioners, monks and nuns, monasteries, libraries, and centers located throughout the Buddhist areas of the Himalayas and Indian sub-continent.
www.YesheDe.org |
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Yosemite Gateway Railway Museum - 209-726-9622
The mission of the Foundation is to educate the public about railroad history as it pertains to the development of the Western Region of the United States, particularly the Merced area. We fulfill the mission by restoring, operating, and interpreting the historic railroad equipment at the museum. The Foundation supports Yosemite Gateway Railway Museum by administering the museumys volunteer programs, restoration projects and educational outreach efforts. Our programs and activities are funded through donations along with proceeds from our museum Gift Shop. We hope you will become a member, volunteer, shop in the Gift Shop and help to keep rail history alive!
www.yosemitegatewayrailwaymuseum.org |
Yosemite Ridge at Camp Wawona - 559-297-0533
The mission of Yosemite Ridge is to enrich the live of children who have chronic
or life threatening illnesses by creating a camping experience that is
memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe, and medically sound.
www.yosemiteridge.org |
Youth for Christ - 559-237-4741
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and
other likeminded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by
their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion
for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
www.yfcnow.org |
Youth OPS - 559-803-1916
Youth OPS! (YO!) build Partnerships to empower youth to embrace opportunities to make a positive difference in themselves and their community.
www.youthops.org |
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