Center for Human Services

Organization Description

Center for Human Services (CHS) was established as a local non-profit in 1970 to serve youth and families. Currently, CHS serves tens of thousands of children, individuals and families annually in Stanislaus County through six core program areas: Mental Health Services, Shelter Services, Youth Services, School Based Services, Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Resource Centers.

Volunteers provide additional support to existing services. This varies throughout the year. It can be anywhere from childcare, office clerk, reception, co-facilitation, mental heath interns (must be in the masters program), shelter staff (temporary runaway shelter program), etc.

Program Information

Center for Human Services (CHS) was established as a local non-profit in 1970 to serve youth and families. Currently, CHS serves tens of thousands of children, individuals and families annually in Stanislaus County through six core program areas: Mental Health Services, Shelter Services, Youth Services, School Based Services, Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Resource Centers.

Volunteers provide additional support to existing services. This varies throughout the year. It can be anywhere from childcare, office clerk, reception, co-facilitation, mental heath interns (must be in the masters program), shelter staff (temporary runaway shelter program), etc.

Health & Safety

Students will not be exposed to any type of high risk activities.

CHS standard safety protocols, i.e. emergency action plan, safety manual, emergency quick reference guide.

Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints, if required.
Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing, if required.
Valid California driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance coverage.

This may be an out-of-pocket expense for individuals. These requirements vary depending on the program the individual is placed within.

Training is provided to the assigned program supervisor and also a partnership with other staff who will interact with volunteers. The goal is to help volunteers be successful within their role at CHS. 
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • CPR Certification
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • TB Test
Address 
2000 W. Briggsmore Avenue, Ste. I
Modesto, CA 95350
United States
General Phone 
(209) 526-1476
Website:
http://www.centerforhumanservices.org/
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Curricular Community Engaged Learning
Internship
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, Families, Guardians/Parents, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Human Rights and Liberties, Social Transformation, Skill Development, Behavioral Health, Mental Well-being, Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm