Program Sites

The Cambodian Association of America (CAA) is committed to improving the quality of life in our community by providing linguistically and culturally appropriate social, health, outreach education and employment services to low-income children and families.

Looking for students interested in working one-on-one with willing and able senior citizens in a computer lab setting.  Students are required to have the knowledge, patience and ability to provide seniors with a basic to intermediate computer training course.  This course aims to provide simple and easy to understand hands...

Greeting Clients Answering the phone Organizing Payroll Taxes Payments Reconciliation of Payroll Taxes and Bookkeeping Filing Sorting Mailing Answering emails Communication with in the office personnel As needed

Case Management i. interns gain experience working with clients, primarily women and children, at our shelters and increase their understanding of the impact of trauma on them. ii. interns will practice trauma informed care, and identify the cultural complexities of working with different types of populations/demographics....

The Oasis Community Center is a drop in resource center on campus that offers daily skill-building workshops, information and referrals, and a structured After-School Program for school aged children and teens.  The Center also features an internet connected computer lab, and playcare for pre-school children so parents can attend class…all free of charge. Stop by today to see how we can help!

Adult Drop-In Computer Lab and Services (Monday-Friday 9:00am-11:00am and by appointment)

Your search for employment, training, and housing opportunities just got easier with our free computer lab equipped with a high-speed internet connection.  Available to teens and students for homework project during after school program or Kids computer lab.

Adult Enrichment Workshops

Receive group and one-on-one instruction in life skills, personal enrichment, goal planning, budgeting, career planning, and much more! Classes are scheduled on a rotating basis so they can be attended in any order. Call 562-388-8080 for details and current schedule.

Financial Literacy ~ Simple changes can make all the difference! Learn about the benefits of bank accounts versus check cashing programs, planning and following a budget, consumerism, credit card management, and how to check your credit score and improve your financial standing

Parenting ~  Join other parents in a group setting learning about the influence of the media on your children, how to use effective discipline, nutrition guidelines, and how to support your child at school.

Career Planning ~  When it comes to finding a job, you can never be too prepared. Get ahead of the competition with sessions in career planning, resume writing, interview skills, and job searching.

To get started just complete the CVC Volunteer application and review the position descriptions below. If you don’t see a position that suits your needs call us anyway!

Exercise Instructor

Youth Recreation Coordinator

Intro to Computer Instructor

After School Program Volunteer

Program Information

Fitness instructor must have current CPR and First Aid Certificate. 

Health & Safety/Requirements

Additional requirements 18 or older, Background Check, Computer Literacy, CPR and/or First Aid training

Fitness instructor must have current CPR and First Aid Certificate. 

Mission:

Cerritos College values its diverse student population and is committed to providing these students with high quality, comprehensive instructional programs and support services that improve student success and offer clear pathways to achieve personal, educational, and career goals. In doing so, the college develops in students the knowledge, skills, and values that prepare them to be productive participants in the global community.

Vision:

Driven by the pursuit of unparalleled student success, Cerritos College will provide access to innovative learning opportunities that promote the power of learning.

Values:

We are guided by our core values of:

• supporting and promoting Student Success;
• achieving Excellence/Quality in teaching, learning, service and in college processes;
• supporting Innovation and Creativity to enhance and enrich learning and services;
• celebrating Diversity in people, philosophies, cultures, beliefs, programs and learning environments;
• promoting respect and trust in all People be they students, community members and employees;
• fostering Integrity as the foundation for all that we do;
• developing, nurturing and supporting Partnerships with our educational, business and industry colleagues;
• planning and supporting Comprehensiveness in our curricular offerings; and supporting Inclusiveness of individual, campus and community viewpoints in collaborative decision-making processes.

Educational Philosophy:

Cerritos College embraces community, diversity, innovation, and active learning. We strive for high academic and ethical standards, as well as academic freedom; we believe in the worth and dignity of all of our learners. In educating, we consider the learner's cognitive growth and emotional and physical well-being. The college prepares individuals for full participation in a complex democratic society as citizens and leaders, for the fulfillment of personal needs, and for the future. We believe that the purpose of education is to cultivate critical thinking skills and enhance the quality of life.

The Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit directly serving at-risk children and families in crisis to prevent and break the generational cycle of child abuse. We value every child’s right to grow up in a safe and nurturing home environment.Our programs work with parents to create healthier environments for children, ultimately building stronger families. By providing families with the tools and education they need to build nurturing homes, we are breaking the generational cycle of abuse. One child at a time, one family at a time, we are creating stronger families and healthier communities.

Volunteer@BrightFutures4Kids.org 

Students will be providing students with academic support (homework help, classwork and projects support), mentoring students and providing college support/guidance.

Students will be involved in the Human Services Division including both the Senior Citizens Bureau and the Youth & Family Services Bureau, working with Seniors who have dementia-related illnesses or are socially isolated, adults with mental illness, or the homeless or at-risk of homelessness population withing the City...

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine’s Park Planning & Development Division is offering an engaging and educational internship program in which college undergraduate or graduate students can apply traditional academic classroom learning to real-world work experience within a local government...

Students will be working at one of our collaborating partner sites, coaching youth in the sport of their choosing. They will be leading students in practices that teach them important life skills and healthy habits.

Mission

The Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers is a consortium of safety net providers and key partners creating quality healthcare for vulnerable, underserved communities.

Vision

The Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers will be the “voice” of the uninsured and vulnerable.

Our Core Values

The Coalition believes in:

• The inherent dignity of every person and respect and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Quality, affordable health care as a basic human right
• The cooperation between the public and private sectors in meeting the health care needs of communities
• The responsible use of public and privates resources

Our Commitment

The Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers is committed to supporting the needs of its members through service, education, advocacy, and resources so that they can effectively serve their diverse, multicultural populations.