VOLUNTEER

Project Youth OC often needs volunteers in the following areas:

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Project Youth OC provides internship opportunities for undergraduate students who require Field Study hours to receive academic credit. We have partnered with UCI, CSUF, and other local colleges and universities to offer field education experience to students interested in our juvenile diversion programs, college and career access programs, or parent and family enrichment programs. Undergraduate students from any college or university are welcome to apply as volunteers or for academic credit. For further information, please contact Alejandra Diaz at alejandra@pyoc.org. Get the application form here!

ORANGE COUNTY BASED PROFESSIONALS

Project Youth OC uses community volunteers in our juvenile diversion programs. Community volunteers allow SHORTSTOP youth to interview them about their job/career, interests, hobbies, etc. This fulfills one of their mandatory SHORTSTOP homework assignments. If you are interested in becoming a community volunteer please read our community volunteer fact sheet and complete and return our community volunteer application to Silvestre Lopez at silvestre@pyoc.org. Get the fact sheet and application form here.

EDUCATIONAL ROLE MODELS

Project Youth OC is seeking enthusiastic and committed educational role models to volunteer or partner as guest speakers, presenters, or helping  connect youth to opportunities through our Collage & Career Access program and/or our Parent & Family Enrichment program. Opportunities for volunteerism or partnership include:

  • group mentoring sessions
  • serving as career panel guests
  • facilitating interactive workshops for youth and/or parents
  • providing job tours of your facilities
  • connecting youth to internships, apprenticeships or job shadowing opportunities

These volunteer and partnership opportunities aim to inspire and empower at-promise youth and their families by exposing them to a variety of personal and professional development opportunities. For more information, contact Alejandra Diaz at alejandra@pyoc.org.

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Project Youth OC’s Ambassadors are past participants who support the agency’s programs in empowering youth to make positive choices. The program offers an opportunity for past participants to become dedicated spokespersons for the agency by sharing their personal stories. These success stories will help current and prospective donors learn about the life-changing impacts of our programs.

The following are the program highlights:

  • Welcome Kit: every member will receive a certificate and an official Project Youth OC Ambassador Name tag.
  • Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities: participate in variety of activities that include speaking opportunities and community outreach.
  • Speaker Training: practice and refine your personal story of support for PY OC in small group settings. Plus, build confidence and develop the leadership skills needed when spreading the PY OC mission.
  • Ambassadors Celebration: celebrate the hard work and compassion of all Ambassadors with a year-end party.

Click Here to Apply

For more information, contact:
Nancy Garcia at 714-480-1925 ext. 108 nancy@pyoc.org