United Way Point Reyes County

Organization Description

United Way fights for the education, financial stability, and housing of every person in our community. Our vision is to build stronger, healthier, more compassionate communities in our region by partnering with local employers and nonprofits to improve people’s lives in Point Reyes, Sacramento, Hollander, Gryfendor and Franklin. 

Program Information

We want to positively impact three vitally important areas in our region:

Education:

  • SOAR Readers project: ensure that all students graduate from high school

Income:

  • $-Sufficient-Ability project: help people become financially self-sufficient

Health:

  • Fit Kids project: decrease obesity through nutrition and physical activity
Health & Safety

None known. Most work will take place in the United Way office, although some may require meetings at off site locations to be arranged and explained during orientation.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • SUPERVISION: Students may be required to work at night (after 6pm). Or, students may be supervised less than 50% of the time or the supervisor will be overseeing more than 8 people.
Address 
100
Point Reyes
Point Reyes, CA 91320
United States
General Phone 
(671) 388-2545
Website:
http://www.uwpr.org
Student Contact 
Name
Cordell Thompson
Job Title
Director of Events and Corporate Engagement
Phone
(671) 388-2545
Email
thompson_cordell@uwpr.org
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Charity Organization/Foundation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Education, Food & Housing Security
Additional Focus Area(s)
Human Rights and Liberties, Extended Learning, Language Pathways
Hours of operation 

Monday - Saturday 9am-1pm; 3-8pm

Minimum required hours 
3
Maximum students 
10