Project Optimism

Organization Description

Project Optimism’s mission is to be the catalyst to equip community members with an optimistic mindset to be productive contributors to society. We seek to address community issues while creating a platform for community members to engage in the well being of the overall community.

Program Information

Project Optimism is a non profit that fosters optimism though mentorship, community engagement, and personal development trainings for youth and their families.

All students, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, are open and welcome to participate.

Health & Safety

Mentorship is provided to youth age 10-17

Our services include supporting those experiencing homelessness. In many cases, beneficiaries do have a physical or mental disability. We also provide educational services in the K-12 education system.Majority of the experience will be coordinated virtually or independently. Pending on the service identified by the professor, the supervision is subject to change.

Student will be able to check in with their supervisor at the beginning of each shift and prior to departing.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
Address 
2815 Gunn Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
United States
General Phone 
(707) 761-1067
Website:
https://www.projectoptimism.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Lauryn Westbrook
Job Title
Program Assistant
Phone
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Email
lwestbrook@projectoptimism.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Project Optimism Readership Service Learning Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Youth Mentorship Service Learning Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Charity Organization/Foundation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth
Focus Area(s)
Education, Food & Housing Security
Hours of operation 

Varies (Based on program/ service provided)

Maximum students 
20