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Community Engaged Learning Opportunities

Community Engaged Learning Cohort Internships 

Enrollment begins Monday, February 10th  and will end on Friday, March 7th. 

*Please Note: These opportunities will not be available after March 7th; However, we select interns based on first come, first serve and do not guarantee we will have opportunities available later in enrollment. 

Submit a Spring/Summer Cohort Application Here

 

Spring/Summer 2025 Cohort Internship List

  • Planes of Fame

    The mission of the Planes of Fame Air Museum is to preserve aviation history, inspire an interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

    Address of Site: 14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino, CA 91710

    Number of Openings: 

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 5-10 hours per week
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Our POF school tours typically occur Tuesday through Thursday, occasionally Fridays. Interns should be available 9:00am – 4:00pm.

     

    Will schedule around availability

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    • As an intern, you will collaborate with the PoF Educational Director and Docent Management Group to:
    • Understand and review current PoF school field trip protocols.
    • Contribute to a re-evaluation of field trip presentations to better engage students across various grade levels (pre-K through early high school).
    • Assist in developing six distinct "Education Carts/Module Units" covering topics such as weather and airplane construction. These modules will include 15-20 minute lesson plans that fit into a 90-minute field trip, extending to 120 minutes with lunch.
    • Help create "Pre-visit Work" and post-visit follow-up materials for teachers.
    • Provide feedback on educational content to ensure alignment with State Education Standards.

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    • Strong communication and analytical thinking skills.
    • Comfort working with experienced senior volunteers.
    • Ability to express and discuss opinions effectively.

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • Orientation classes to POF
    • Resume 

    Additional Information: 

    Review POF website: https://planesoffame.org/ 

  • Blu Educational Foundation

    BLU Educational Foundation provides educational and human services programming to youth, adults and organizations, with a mission to build healthy productive communities.  Our initiatives focus on education, health & wellness, civic engagement, leadership development, advocacy, and the Arts.

    Address of Site: 701 S Mt Vernon Ave Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA 92410 (Liberal Arts 111)

    Number of Openings: 

    5

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 15+ hours per week
    • Monday-Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)
    • Will schedule around availability

    A student be available during this time frame:

    We are flexible with hours, we definitely work with the student's schedule. Typically we are at schools 8:30-3:30 but I like to keep things flexible so that they can support the work and fulfill their hours as well. 

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    BLU Educational Foundation volunteers will be able to support BLU's College Access & Community Engagement Advisors with college advising at 5 of our high school sites within San Bernardino City Unified School District and Rialto Unified School District. Volunteers will assist with advising students on the college preparation process by providing 1:1 and group advising with: college applications, financial aid, cal grant, scholarships, mentorship, and retention. 

     
    • Provide individual and small group advising to students 
    • Assist with colleges search activities and scholarships 
    • Assist with completion and follow-up of college, financial aid and scholarship applications
    • Manage/maintain accurate records; monitor/track student progress on a weekly basis
    • Conduct workshops and presentations for students, parents and community members
    • Assist with and participate in special events/projects as needed 
    • Serve as a Mentor/Role Model for students to pursue post-secondary education 

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    • MUST enjoy and be effective with African American and Latino male students 
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills 
    • Ability to serve a diverse student, staff and parent clientele 
    • Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Internet resources 
    • Must carry self in a professional and ethical manner 
    • Ability to carry out presentations before groups 
    • Reliable and timely in carrying out job duties 
    • Must be energetic, self-starter, and be able to work independently in an effective manner 
    • Be willing to travel to various K-12 school and community sites 

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • Proof of current enrollment at an accredited college or university is required. 
    • Must have reliable transportation available, CA Driver’s License and auto insurance
    • Must pass TB test and Live Scan fingerprinting 

    Additional Information: 

    Opportunity to work Monday-Friday, although schedules are created based on availability and the student's class schedule. Some evenings for events may be available, and college advisors work the third Saturday of each month during the school year to support students and families with college access applications and workshops.

     

    Students may have meetings or work out of the offices during breaks etc.: 

    -San Bernardino Valley College: 701 Mt. Vernon  Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410 (Liberal Arts 111)

    -Center for Youth and Community Development: 468 W 5th St, San Bernardino, CA 92401

     

    These are the schools that students will be placed in: 

    -Rialto High School:  595 S Eucalyptus Ave, Rialto, CA 92376

    -Eisenhower High School : 1321 N Lilac Ave, Rialto, CA 92376

    -Carter High School: 2630 N Linden Ave, Rialto, CA 92377

    -Arroyo Valley High School:  1881 W Base Line St, San Bernardino, CA 92411

    -Milor High School: 266 W Randall Ave, Rialto, CA 92376

  • Project Access

    Project Access strives to be the leading provider of vital on-site health, education and employment services to families, children and seniors living in affordable and workforce housing communities. Our goal is to help keep family members employed, children in school, and seniors active.

    Address of Site: We have multiple locations that can accommodate students. Please view this link for all our locations: https://www.project-access.org/our-programs/resource-centers/ . Students can make preferences of sites they’re interested in or be matched to a site dependent on their availability and location

    Number of Openings: 

    2

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 5-10 hours per week
    •  Monday - Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9 am - 6 pm 

    Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 9 am - 6 pm 

     

    Will schedule around availability

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    • Assist with the planning and implementation of programs, including After-School, teen, senior, adult, and health programs, etc. 
    • Build trust and relationships with the residents in order to help meet their needs. 
    • Research available resources available in the community in order to provide relevant information and referral services.
    • Assist the Service Coordinator in the creation, planning and execution of community-building events. 
    • Assist with the instruction of onsite classes, programs, and other services. 
    • Assist with the creation of flyers, newsletters and marketing materials to promote onsite services. 
    • Conduct community outreach to connect residents with local resources, activities and programs onsite. 
    • Assist the staff with retrieving and maintaining resident data. 
    • Maintain attendance records for programs, services, and events.
    • Attend and participate in team meetings. Serve as a role model to adults and youth of the community. 
    • Provide administrative support (filing, faxing, copying, data entry, etc.) to the Service Coordinator

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    • Spanish/Vietnamese/Arabic-speaking preferred but not required 
    • Phone/ Email etiquette 
    • Proficient in Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams 
    • Comfortable speaking in small (2-10) and large (11-50) crowds

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • Onboarding Forms (Application, Waiver, Opportunity Description, Handbook Receipt) 
    • Successful completion on background check (through Sterling Volunteers - more information to be provided by Project Access team member)

    Additional Information: 

    We welcome enthusiastic students looking to make a difference in the community!

     

  • Coachella Valley Free Clinic (CVFC)

    CVFC is a student run free clinic that provides free primary care services to underserved and vulnerable populations in rural communities of the Eastern Coachella Valley. We serve as an opportunity for the next generation of healthcare professionals to train, learn, and practice structurally and culturally humble care.

    Address of Site: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (65-100 Dale Kiler Rd, Mecca, CA 92254)

    Number of Openings: 

    2

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 1-5 hours per week
    • Saturdays (March 8th, April 12th, May 10th, June 17th)
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Our clinic only operates once a month, every second Saturday of each month. We offer carpooling services from UCR, departing at 11:00AM and returning around 8:30PM. The clinic runs from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. 

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    Interns will work closely alongside community leaders to develop and carry out childcare activities during each clinic day to ensure that patients are able to access our services. Activities must cater to a variety of ages as all children are welcome for the duration of the clinic. They should also be held in Spanish since the majority of children are primarily Spanish speakers. 

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    • Fluent in Spanish

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • Livescan Background check will be required. 

    Additional Information: 

    This is an ideal opportunity to connect with children of all ages from rural communities that may have limited access to resources. Spending time with these children and learning how to work together to complete tasks and activities can be instrumental in navigating their route in education and future studies. 

  • Student Athlete Academic Services - UCR

    Student-Athlete Academic Services are a team of counselors that act in supportive roles for student-athletes to assist them with navigating and excelling in their academic responsibilities. Our mission is to support student-athletes, help them utilize campus resources, and also hold students accountable for their academic commitments. Counselors educate and communicate NCAA academic rules and certify academic eligibility while also completing day-to-day tasks like managing study hall requirements, student-athlete tutoring, life skills programming, course scheduling for all sports, academic weekly meetings, reporting to coaching staff and recording professor and instructor feedback. 

    Address of Site: UCR Campus, Skye Hall Third Floor (Room 364 & 367)

    Number of Openings: 

    8

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 1-5 hours per week
    • Monday - Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)

    A student be available during this time frame:

    TBD

     

    Will schedule around availability

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    Intern tasks may include the following: 

    • Assisting with weekly academic meetings with all incoming Freshmen and Transfer student-athletes during the fall quarter and continuing meetings with students in need of academic support through the winter and spring quarters. Interns will shadow counselors then conduct their own one-on-one meetings with students. These meetings will include reviewing syllabi with students, checking in on academic progress in courses, grade checks, and ensuring the student is meeting deadlines and communicating concerns with professors. 
    • Each intern will be assigned to an individual counselor. Each intern will most likely work with an individual team on academic goals and current academic needs. Some interns may have more than one team depending on roster size (i.e. Tennis is a less than 10-person roster size while Baseball is a 40-person roster size). 
    • Reporting and recording study hall and tutoring hours for your respective sport via Excel and communicating that report to counselors. 
    • Assisting counselors to prepare for priority registration by reviewing each student’s degree audit and suggesting courses that satisfy degree requirements and do not conflict with practice schedules. This typically takes place between weeks 5-7 during the academic quarter. 
    • Attending educational presentations led by academic counselors on understanding and implementing NCAA eligibility rules and problem-solving any concerns with a student’s eligibility requirements. 
    • Hosting office hours during the week of registration to answer questions on how to register for certain courses, answer hold related questions, and provide advice on scheduling classes (educational pieces will be presented on these issues the week before registration begins). 

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    Skills needed (but proficiency not required):

    • Strong communication skills with student athletes and with academic counselors 
    • A passion for attention to detail and organization
    • Professional email etiquette 
    • Creating and maintaining excel spreadsheets to be shared with counselors 

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • Recommended: Attending Student-Athlete Orientation 
    • LMS Training (BANNER, FERPA, UC CYBER SECURITY)

    Additional Information: 

    This role is designed to give interns the opportunity to experience a career path within higher education, specifically in academics. This would be a great experience for education majors interested in becoming academic counselors, even beyond Division 1 Intercollegiate Athletics. The skills you will learn can benefit you in any educational path by working with college level students and tangentially learning the role of counselors and advisors in academic success. 

  • SRC Youth Programs

    The mission of SRC Youth Programs is to:

    • Provide a safe, enriching and stimulating lifestyle using multitudes of sports, activities, games and educational instruction. We celebrate play.
    • Foster growth, develop youth and nurture essential skills through active positive engagement, learning and social interaction.
    • Youth need to be challenged for growth.
    • Build and nurture community on and off campus between parents.
    • Promote diversity, inclusion and build community enriching the world around us.
    • Increase equitable access to the outdoors and instill an appreciation for the outdoor lifestyle.
    • Teach well sourced nutritional information to encourage healthy life choices. 
    • Instill a positive college experience to encourage future higher learning.
    • Have fun!!

     

    Address of Site: Student Recreation Center, 900 University Avenue Riverside 92521

    Number of Openings: 

    6-10

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 15+ hours per week
    • Monday - Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)
    • Mostly in the summer 

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Camp runs 7am-6pm, Monday to Friday in general.

     

    Will schedule around availability

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    Active youth engagement. Curriculum development. Camp Counseling.

    Camp Counselors are the primary caregivers, mentors, inspirational leaders and essential skill development instructors for youth that we engage with. Camp Counselors are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding youth in their personal growth and daily living skills. Camp Counselors are role models to youth, colleagues and the community in their attitude, interactions and behavior. They set examples as positive role models through positive leadership skills and build community. They represent campus, SRC Youth Programs and Camp Highlander when interacting with parents, partners, outside organizations and community members. They participate in the development and implementation of program activities for youth within SRC Youth Programs mission and outcomes whilst assisting in the direction, supervision, and organization of youth within the scope of activities and throughout camp in order to meet the intended youth development and safety outcomes. There can be some marketing aspects to the position and students may be required to engage with the local community through tabling, interaction and visits at times. SRC Youth Programs holds regular training, meetings and workshops which are compulsory for this position, and which aid personal development, safety and growth. These training sessions can be overnight. Counselors may be required to complete other duties as the role evolves over time. At times, part of the role involves the ability to instruct through a virtual learning platform. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied.

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    • A real passion for working with and developing youth in a camp environment whilst understanding the development needs of youth. 
    • A good grasp of teaching camp games and activities, leadership, sports, outdoor pursuits, environmentalism, arts and crafts and team building exercises. 
    • A keen sense of health and safety when working with youth and the ability to identify risks through risk management analysis.
    • A knack for working with complex schedules and rules whilst using critical thinking.
    • Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated camp program areas.
    • Proven track record of empathy and nurturing in a youth centered environment. 
    •  

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • Background check
    • Extensive youth protection training both in-person and virtual

    Additional Information: 

    Camp Highlander serves approximately 900 youth annually. Camp Highlander is a fun work environment with excellent personal development training.

  • Orientation Support - School of Education, Undergraduate Advising

    The University of California, Riverside School of Education, or SOE, is a nationally recognized school in a public research university that leverages its broad range of expertise to develop impactful partnerships, collaborations, and evidence-based resources fundamental for teaching, learning, and student success. Located in a region rich in racial and linguistic diversity, yet challenged by economic and social inequities, SOE serves a diverse student population, much of which is comprised of students of color, low-income students, and first-generation college students. The SOE mission is to advance equitable educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. Additionally, we prioritize recognizing, honoring, and working with the people of the region to create transformative opportunities and advance our respective fields in education. The faculty and staff of SOE enact this mission by valuing, understanding, and partnering with our UC, UCR, and Inland Empire community as we:

    • Engage in world-class research which cultivates environments supporting learning and development that are student-centered, inclusive, and intentional.
    • Develop future educators, administrators, policymakers, researchers, and leaders across the K-20 education system who implement socially just, evidence-driven, and culturally sustaining principles and practices in their work. We strive to name and disrupt injustices and promote structures of opportunity.

    • Build upon the strengths of systemically marginalized communities by encouraging scholars and communities to explore, translate, and strive for equitable and critically minded academic, behavior, and social/emotional outcomes for children and families.

    • Endeavor to develop in our students, faculty, and staff a sense of collective ownership, professional responsibility, and humanizing engagement for the greater good of the community.

       

      Address of Site: 900 University Ave, Riverside Ca.  

      Number of Openings: 

      25 

      Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

      Hybrid

      Time Commitment: 

      • 1-5 hours per week 
      • Monday - Friday
      • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025) 

      A student be available during this time frame:

      During the Spring the opportunity can support all schedules as training is via elearn portal. During the summer July-September students will want to be available for 2.5 hours (normally from 10:15-12:00pm) to help support student enrollment during designated days (Normally no more than two during the week).  

      Tasks and Responsibilities: 

      Interns will learn the academic and university policies of entering first year students. They will assist incoming students with enrollment of classes based on available course listings. They will be able to engage as the first point of contact with students and share their experience as a UCR student and provide mentorship to incoming students. As part of this opportunity students will also become UCR FERPA certified. 

      Specific Skills Needed: 

      Active listening skills, communication skills, ability to identify students enrollment needs based on UCR policies, ability to work in groups and individually, ability to interact with technology such as zoom and internet. 

      Internship Onboarding: 

      Student support training will be held over spring and beginning of summer via assignments in their elearn portal and virtual meetings. Virtual meetings will be determined based on the groups available time and will not be held during midterms or finals. The summer schedule of orientations will be provided in the spring quarter to help plan their participation over summer. 

      Additional Information: 

      This is a great opportunity for those students that are interested in completing their 40 hours of fieldwork over the summer, as well as those interested in pursuing a career pathway in academic advising/counseling and/or direct experience with student programming. 

       

      Each year, new first year and transfer students are welcomed into their first quarter with an orientation in the summer. The orientation includes several interactions with our School of Education college including a brief welcome from our Associate Dean, an overview of the major by the undergraduate student supports staff, and assistance with enrollment into their first quarter at UCR. 

      This year we are offering an opportunity for our current SOE undergraduates to assist in orientation. Students chosen to participate in this opportunity will be able to learn about the orientation process, gain insight on the goals of an orientation for students, assist with building and providing presentations as needed for new students, assist students with their very first college enrollment process, answer general student questions about their time at UCR, and receive training to enable them to discuss student enrollment and placement. 

     

     
  • The UCR School Of Education STEAM Academy

    The STEAM Academy is a two-week, academic experience providing quality STEM programming for middle and high school students with a specific focus on those who are under-performing, but have high potential and high interest. Students are engaged in hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Participants engage their creativity, enhance their approach to problem solving, and develop communication and critical thinking skills.

    Address of Site: 900 University Ave, Riverside Ca.  

    Number of Openings: 

    6-10 

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 15 hours per week 
    • Monday - Friday
    • June 23rd, 2025 - July 3rd, 2025

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Monday-Friday 8-5

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    Prepare & Collaborate – Attend training, review curriculum, and coordinate with faculty and the Dean to align workshops with academic goals.

    Engage & Support Students – Facilitate activities, encourage participation, and provide guidance to enhance student learning.

    Ensure Smooth Transitions – Manage schedules, supervise movement between sessions, and maintain a structured, safe, and inclusive environment.

    Communicate & Work with Leadership – Collaborate with instructors, faculty, and the Dean to support student academic success and workshop effectiveness.

    Wrap Up & Reflect – Clean up, document observations, and provide feedback to improve the academy’s impact and future programming.

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    Communication, Student Engagement/Mentorship, Classroom & Time Management, Problem-Solving & Adaptability, Leadership & Teamwork

    Internship Onboarding: 

    Orientation and Training

    Additional Information: 

    This internship is not guaranteed. Interns will be required to apply for the spring/summer cohort first. If their application is accepted, they will be invited to attend a virtual interview and if they are deemed a qualified candidate, the CEL team will then recommend the intern to the STEAM Academy. The team at the STEAM Academy will then consider the interns and will invite them to another interview and will make a decision on if the intern receives the opportunity.  

  • Student Hires LLC

    Student Hires partners with K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, businesses, non-profits, and community-based organizations to deliver transformative experiences for youth.

    Address of Site: 3983 Grand Ave, Chino, CA 91710

    Number of Openings: 

    6-10

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    Hybrid

    Time Commitment: 

    • 5-10 hours per week 
    • Monday - Sunday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Afterschool Programs - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Luv 2 Play Chino - Hours available 11 AM - 7 PM

    Marketing Interns - Weekends / Hybrid

    Other initiatives can be hybrid or flexible depending on interests of interns

     

    Will schedule around availability

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    Afterschool Programs

    • Facilitate, Volunteer, Intern as a Program Leader with Afterschool.org afterschool programs.
    • Interns can lead various programs, assist current program leaders, facilitate their own activities, etc
    • Passionate interns can assist with curriculum development & program design
    • Data interns can be utilized to assist with data processing

    Luv 2 Play Chino 

    • Indoor playground facility for children allows interns to gain experience in customer service, marketing, and education.
    • Interns can assist with marketing of the facility, creating of new strategies for promotion, and designing of membership benefits

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    No skills needed. Can train and will support students

    Internship Onboarding: 

    If paid, onboarding, payroll, background, tb, testing, etc.

    If unpaid, less formal onboarding

    Additional Information: 

    Student Hires has a range of opportunities available and can fit almost any student need.

    Student Hires has various student-led initiatives that focus on the following key areas:

    - Connections to Community

    - Health and Wellness

    - Access to Mentorship

    - New and Emerging Technologies

  • Think Together

    Our mission is to partner with schools to help change the odds for kids.

     

     

    Address of Site: 2101 E. Fourth St., Ste. 200B Santa Ana, CA 92705-3835 (Interns will be placed at different school sites; address will vary based on placement)

     

    Number of Openings: 

    6-10 

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 10-15 hours per week
    • Monday - Friday 
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)

    A student be available during this time frame:

    12 pm - 6:00 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm

     

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Collaborate with an assigned Program Leader that works with a group of students (In-person setting), maintaining high standards for behavior and safety by implementing the Think Together four core agreements:

    1. Be safe

    2. Be respectful

    3. Be responsible

    4. Have fun

    • Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.

    • Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that kids want to be in.

    • Support students in making positive behavior choices

    • Identify student needs and communicate with Program Leader and Site Coordinator.

    • Participate in staff development activities (Bonus at-will opportunity).

     

     

     

    IN-PERSON LEARNING

    • Provide homework assistance and academic enrichment materials provided by the program.

    • Collaborate directly with a Program Leader that has a group of 20-25 students in a classroom setting, implementing classroom strategies.

    • Support with daily snack preparation, serving and clean up.

    • Support with setting up, break down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.

    • Maintain student safety by supporting the Program Leader.

    • Provide learning support and engaging student experiences, using program design and curricular models through Think Togethers strategic partnerships.

    • Create and utilize engagement strategies to create positivity, encouragement and excitement for learning

    • Work collaboratively with team members.

     

    OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Arrives punctually in order to meet volunteer expectations. Communicate with Site Coordinator volunteer availability.

    • We recommend you have the knowledge to utilize various digital learning platforms.

    • Maintains close communication with Site Coordinator regarding volunteer schedule and potential absences.

    • Comply with organization and site policies and follow procedures.

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

    • Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.

    • Must pass LiveScan (criminal background check via fingerprinting) DOJ Clearance

    • Provide negative TB Test dated within the last 3 years

    • Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal)

    • Support our English-learner population by being bi-literate (Spanish preferred)

     

    How much noise is typical for the work environment of this volunteer opportunity?

    • Moderate noise (examples: typical school noise with children at play)

     

     

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Some of the physical demands of the volunteer opportunity includes standing, walking, sitting, using hands and arms for reaching and handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking and hearing. This job may also require that weight be lifted or anywhere from 10 to 25 pounds.

     

     

     

    VISION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

     

     

     

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    • Ability to speak or write a language (Spanish, Vietnamese) other than English is helpful. 

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • Orientation, background check, TB Test

    Additional Information: 

    Volunteers collaborate with an assigned Program Leader that works with a group of students, student to staff ratio is contingent upon CDC guidelines. This is a volunteer position that is in-person.

    Volunteers act as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors. Volunteers must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they volunteer with. A volunteer's ability to establish authority and connections through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience will be required in giving our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. Ensuring that Think Together students reach their potential takes a tremendous amount of hard work, flexibility, and commitment.

     
     
  • Come Back Kids Charter School (CBK)

    Come Back Kids (CBK) is a high school independent study charter in 23 locations across Riverside County. CBK serves 9th through 12th grade students ages 13 and up, many of whom have struggled in comprehensive schools or who have left school without attaining a diploma. CBK's Mission: Creating personalized learning opportunities for all students to prepare them to be future ready through rigorous academics, post-secondary opportunities, and safe and supportive learning environments. We invite interns to work with us to provide our "at promise" students personalized college and career mentoring and to experience alternative education as it was meant to be.

    Address of Site: 23 sites throughout Riverside County.  Interns would be able to select a site. Main office is 9826 County Farm Rd Riverside Ca.  Link to school sites  https://www.cbktoday.org/about-us/school-sites/

    Number of Openings: 

    6-10

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    Hybrid

    Time Commitment: 

    • 5-10 hours per week
    • Monday - Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Flexible. Other hours available, TBA.

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    College and career mentoring, including FAFSA completion, career exploration, activities on College and career websites, and assistance with a senior portfolio. Working collaboratively with CBK staff to design innovative student activities. Interns may also be included in student retention activities and subject-area tutoring. Mentoring will be primarily in person but may include virtual sessions with remote school sites. 

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    Great communication skills are essential. The ability to speak more than one language is a plus. Candidates will need planning and organizational skills and the ability to work one-on-one or with small groups of high school students to help them with goal setting and long-rage planning. Interns will be needed to help our at-promise first generation college students to complete the FAFSA/CADAA and enroll in college, military, or trade school, and student Senior Portfolio. Interns should enjoy the challenge of motivating students who might not see themselves in the role of a college student. Candidates should have the ability to mentor non-judgementally, and with love and grace.

    Internship Onboarding: 

    Pass a background check, live scan fingerprinting, and a negative TB test. After passing the initial screening, interns will meet with Mr. Anderson, the participating Teacher, or the Principal for orientation. 

    Additional Information: 

    Interns will be able to choose between school sites and teachers where they would like to volunteer.  We also have a few limited opportunities to assist some of our support staff with interfacing with the community and providing student retention services.  We have three College Partnerships, with one site opening on a college campus within the year.  We are especially keen to recruit volunteers who have connections to the Coachella Valley willing to serve these students

  • Fight for Autism

    Fight For Autism (FFA) at UCR is a student-run organization that strives to advocate for those on the spectrum as well as represent and allow individuals on the spectrum to have a safe platform to freely express themselves. We host various events and activities that foster an inclusive environment for the neurodiverse community. Through our events, we hope to increase understanding and spread appreciation for autism. Our program Project L.E.A.D. grants members the opportunity to interact and bond with autistic children in local grade schools.

     

    Address of Site: 900 University Ave., HUB 229, Riverside, CA, 92521. Students will be working at Del Rosa Elementary School in the San Bernardino Unified School District. 

    Number of Openings: 

    5-10 

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 1-5 hours per week
    • Monday - Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025) 
    • Internship may end around May or June 2025

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Our volunteers are required to volunteer at least once per week and the available times are monday-friday from 8 am-2 pm. Volunteers are free to select their shift(s) within these times. 

     

    Will schedule around availability

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    • Helping students with classroom activities (eg., worksheets, puzzles)
    • Helping supervise students while a teacher/substitute teacher is present
    • Engaging in playtime/physical activities with students

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    • Comfort in an elementary level classroom environment
    • Initiating and keeping an interaction
    • Responding to initiations
    • Starting and engaging in conversations (e.g., greetings, topics)
    • Giving and accepting compliments
    • Taking turns and sharing
    • Helping others and asking for help
    • Including others in activities

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • Orientation
    • Background check
    • TB test

    Additional Information: 

    Our volunteers use a carpool system with assigned drivers per group.

  • Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE)

    The Center for Early Childhood Education CECE provides high-quality, early care and education programs in a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and physical development of children of UCR students, staff, faculty, and community. CECE plays an essential role in supporting children and families and their overall well-being. Additionally, it is vital to those on the UCR campus who teach, conduct research, learn and work each day in support of the ideals of higher education at the University of California.

     

    Address of Site: 3333 Watkins Drive Riverside CA 92507

     

     

    Number of Openings: 

    6-10

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 1-5 hours per week
    • Monday - Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025)
    • Internship may end in May or June 2025

     

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Monday-Friday 7:30AM-12:30PM

     

    Will schedule around availability

     

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    • Prepare and observe learning activities as directed by assigned teaching staff, communicating information about children and activities to teaching staff for inclusion in documentation. 
    • Provide assistance to children in their daily routines which will include small/large group activities, hand washing, rest time and meal time.  
    • Assist with set up and clean-up of lunches and snacks, provide assistance in clean-up of indoor and outdoor activities by putting toys and materials in appropriate storage places, sweeping and other duties as assigned. Provide supervision of all assigned children both indoors and outdoors as directed by Lead Teacher.

     

     

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, providing support to multiple Early Education professionals. 
    • Data entry skills, ability to create documents/reports with accuracy. 
    • Communication skills, both oral and written. 
    • Ability to provide exceptional customer service to clients and co-workers at all times. 
    • Ability to exercise professionalism and confidentiality at all times. 
    • Demonstrated skill in sensitivity and effectively interacting with a diverse and multicultural population.

    Internship Onboarding: 

     

    • Immunization record
    • TB Clearance

     

    Additional Information: 

     

    This internship will provide the opportunity to learn to work with children of varying ages, educational levels, abilities, and cultures. Being able to adapt quickly and make adjustments is critical to this type of educational setting.

  • REACH Leadership STEAM Academy

    Address of Site: 3422 Rustin Ave. Riverside, CA, 92507

     

    Number of Openings: 

    4

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 5-10 hours per week 
    • Monday - Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025) 
    • Internship may end in May or June 2025 

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Monday-Friday between 8 am and 3 pm

     

    Will schedule around availability

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    Student learning support through tutoring and/or small group remediation for fifth and sixth grade. Strong math and/or reading instruction skills a plus. Instructional team will provide curriculum resources to assist with remediation and support.

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    Comfortable working with students from a range of backgrounds, especially Hispanic and African-American boys. Familiarity with Singapore Math model of instruction (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) a plus, but is not needed as long as the intern is willing to learn and implement. A passion for reading (and some knowledge of children's literature) is also ideal, but not necessary.

    Internship Onboarding: 

    Orientation and background check required.

    Additional Information: 

    Our campus is within walking distance to UCR and serves a range of scholars from the local community as well as commuters who live as far as Los Angeles. We would love to welcome interns onto our campus to support our scholars and gain experience in a classroom setting.

  • Stokoe Elementary School

    Address of Site: 4501 Ambs Dr., Riverside, CA, 92505

     

    Number of Openings: 

    Flexible 

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 10-15 hours per week 
    • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025) 
    • Internship may end in May or June 2025 

    A student be available during this time frame:

    We are in session M, W, Th, F 8-2:00pm and T 8-1pm. Any of those times would work.

     

    Will schedule around availability

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    Interns will support with running small group instruction in reading and mathematics.  Interns will also be asked to support in the supervision of students, it may include behavior support.  We are also interested in having students support in running our science lab. 

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    • Comfort in working with a small group of students under teacher supervision.  

    Internship Onboarding: 

    • TB Test 
    • District volunteer application. 

    Additional Information: 

     
     
  • University Heights Middle School

    Local middle school in Riverside Unified School District

     

    Address of Site: 1155 Massachusetts Ave, Riverside, CA 92507

    Number of Openings: 

    14

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 1-10 hours per week
    • Monday - Friday 
    • Academic Year (September 2024 - May 2025)

    A student be available during this time frame:

    ELD Opportunity: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 am - 2:25 pm

    Food Pantry: Monday - Friday 8 am - 3 pm 

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    ELD - 

    • 6-10 interns needed 
    • 5-10 hours per week 
    • Academic Year (September 2024- May 2025)
    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 
    • Interns will assist English Language Development (ELD) students with their coursework across various subjects, providing one-on-one and small group support to help them understand and complete assignments.
     

    Food Pantry - 

    • 4 interns needed 
    • 1-5 hours per week 
    • Fall/Winter (September 2024 - March 2025)
    • Monday - Friday 
    • Interns will be responsible for organizing and categorizing new and gently used clothing and food donations, ensuring that items are neatly arranged and easily accessible for families in need. They will also monitor and maintain the functionality of the washer and dryer, reporting any issues promptly to ensure the center remains operational and supportive to the community.

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    Organized 

    Internship Onboarding: 

    RUSD Volunteer Onboarding Process: https://www.riversideunified.org/parents/volunteer_opportunities

    Additional Information: 

    University Heights Middle School is a diverse community of engaged learners where the staff is committed to providing a safe and caring environment to empower students to discover their true potential. 

     

    2023 CA School Dashboard data: 

    Enrollment: 804

    Socioeconomically disadvantaged: 92.5%

    English learners: 24.6%

    Foster youth: 0.7%

  • Ramona High School - RUSD

    Ramona High School exists to educate, inspire and prepare our students to be college and career ready.

     

     

    Address of Site: 7675 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, Ca, 92504

     

    Number of Openings: 

    6-10

    Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid: 

    In-Person

    Time Commitment: 

    • 5-10 hours per week 
    • Monday - Friday
    • Spring/Summer (March - October 2025) 
    • Internship may end in May or June 2025

    A student be available during this time frame:

    Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm 

    Tasks and Responsibilities: 

    Mentoring students, and helping within the classroom

    Helping with office hours twice a week (specifically Tuesday and Thursday from 12- 3pm.)

    Specific Skills Needed: 

    Bilingual preferred as serve a population of about 80% Hispanic 

    Comfortable working with high school aged students in the classroom setting

    Internship Onboarding: 

    Additional Information: 

     

     

     
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