Join Us September 17th and 23rd!

Individuals, families and small groups often find our "Signature Events" are the perfect way to get involved because all you need to do is sign-up and show up! Volunteer San Diego will have all the project supplies ready and waiting for you, along with refreshments and free t-shirts.

Sign up now on our website for any of the following events:

SUNDAY, September 17th:

Mission Bay Youth Fields in San Diego - new location

Casey's Place in San Carlos
(special project here for volunteers ages 5-13)

SATURDAY, September 23rd:

Mission Bay Park in San Diego
(special project here for volunteers ages 5-13)

North Santa Fe Corridor in Vista

For more information click on the Projects above or click here

If you can't attend any of our projects, or even if you can and want to give even more, make a donation in recognition of all volunteers. If you are a volunteer you can even ask friends and family to sponsor your volunteering activities. Money raised for Hands On San Diego covers event supplies and materials and supports Volunteer San Diego’s year-round volunteer programs. Each day, Volunteer San Diego volunteers are out making a difference in their community, touching the lives of hundreds of families, children, seniors, and entire neighborhoods in need.

Imagine how much we could accomplish if 2,000 Hands On San Diego volunteers each raised just $20 Then, imagine if those who could, raised a little more...

$10 each – 1,390 abandoned animals could be cared for
$20 – 2,970 youth could be coached, tutored at libraries, and cared for at shelters
$50 – 3,678 seniors could have organized activities and someone to spend time with
$100 – 34,396 people could receive a hot meal served with a smile and compassion
$1000 – the possibilities are limitless...

For more information on how to make a donation click here

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Disaster Response Orientation Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

An Orientation to Disaster Response and Our Response Team

Wednesday, September 27th, from 6p.m. to 7p.m., we will be convening in Room 100 of the United Way Building (4699 Murphy Canyon Rd.) to give an introduction to Volunteer San Diego's Disaster Response Program.

Interested individuals should register on our website (www.volunteersandiego.org) by clicking on Orientations and Training and search or browse for Disaster Response.

For questions or additional information contact Colby Pacheco cpacheco@volunteersandiego.org or call 858-636-4132.

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Stories of Service Popcorn Premier and Orientation Sunday, August 27th, 2006

A viewing of our recently produced stories and

preview of the process and commitment

Sunday, August 27^th, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm, we will be convening upstairs in the hall at the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center at beautiful Balboa Park to celebrate our newly produced stories from San Diego and preview the program to new participants.

We will begin with a showing of several Stories of Service and end with an overview of the program and acceptance of applications and agreements. Here is the additional agenda:

Why Stories of Service? What is a digital story?

How to create a digital story?

What is the commitment? Fill out applications.

Please click here to see the event flyer.

If you would like additional information, or would like to RSVP for the event, please contact Jon Baird at 858.636.4125 or jbaird@volunteersandiego.org.

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Help Young Audiences of San Diego - volunteer

Help Young Audiences of San Diego raise funds for arts education programs for San Diego schools
by volunteering at our fun Summer Salsa fundraiser!

Details of the Event:

This year the event will be held at the beautiful McMillin Event Center at NTC Foundation on Saturday, August 26, from 7 - 10 PM. Summer Salsa 2006 will feature salsa instruction, live music, dancing, food, and drink. We are looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event as well as in the preparation.

All volunteers will receive a free entrance to the event and will be partnered for each volunteer activity so you too can join in on the fun!

Here's How you can help:

Set up for the event (all ages welcome!)
Greeting guests at the check in table (14 years or older)
Serving Alcohol (21 or older)
Selling Raffle Tickets (18 or older)
Manning the Silent Auction Tables (18 or older)
Manning the dinner tables (14 or older)
Selling desserts in the Dessert Room (14 or older)
Salsa Dance Instruction (must have some Salsa Dancing experience)
Clean up for the event (all ages welcome!)


Please contact Jennifer Oliver to sign up for this fun and worthy cause!

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Jennifer Oliver
Education Director

Young Audiences of San Diego
4007 Camino del Rio South, Ste. 212
San Diego, CA 92108
T: (619) 282–7599
F: (619) 282–7598
www.yasandiego.org

Volunteer San Diego

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SAVY Leaders Celebrate Another Successful Year!

Volunteer San Diego’s SAVY Leaders recently celebrated the completion of another successful year of leadership and service to the community. On June 6th, Volunteer San Diego staff hosted a Recognition Dinner to honor the many accomplishments the SAVY Leaders had this year as they worked to raise awareness for their chosen issue: the lack of funding to arts and sports programs and facilities in schools.

Each SAVY Leader was presented with the San Diego City Schools “A+” Award for exemplary leadership and commitment to volunteerism, and a Participation Award for successfully completing one year of service as a SAVY Leader. Six SAVY Leaders were recognized as Outstanding SAVY Leaders who went above and beyond the requirements: Mike Baek, Brad Bowen, Iris Do, Shanika Hunter, John Lee and Hong Van Pham.

Six additional SAVY Leaders received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. This award is given to those demonstrating outstanding volunteer service and civic participation by volunteering at least 100 hours over a one year period. The SAVY Leaders who received this award are: Shanika Hunter (250 hours), Philip Lin (216), Schuyler Marquez (175), Paulette Murillo (134), Iris Do (125), and Hong Van Pham (118).

Several SAVY Leaders have written articles to be shared with the community that reflect on what activities the SAVY Leaders planned and participated in and the success they had in raising awareness for their issue. Please click on each author’s name to read their story!
Nikita Ahmad, Brad Bowen, Schuyler Marquez, Savannah Lake.

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Congratulations to our Art Contest Winners

Thank you to all who participated. We received so many fantastic entries, it was tough to pick the winners. Check out the winning entries on our website. Congratulations to Danielle from the Good Shepherd Catholic School, whose entry "Volunteer... and grow from it" was chosen for the Hands On San Diego t-shirt design.

Save the Dates! Hands On San Diego is Sept. 16-24th. Start recruiting your friends & family now to help complete a project over the 3rd week in Sept. Paint a building, read to kids, serve meals, collect books and school supplies...see the full list of projects on July 24th.

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SAVY Leaders Take Home Prestigious Award

On Thursday, May 4, 2006, Volunteer San Diego's youth program, SAVY Leaders, were recognized for their outstanding achievement in the community through their high-qulaity
service-learning efforts during the 2005-2006 school year.

The 24th Annual End-of-Year Community Recognition Event was held at SeaWorld San Diego and was sponsored by SeaWorld and California Coast Credit Union. The event award was received by our SAVY Leader co-chairs Michelle Lu and Shanika Hunter.

The "A+ Award - For Commitment and Support...Above and Beyond" was awarded to only 3 community partners out of 1100+ that collaborate with the San Diego City School District.

Volunteer San Diego wishes to thank the Partnerships in Education 2005-2006 Advisory Board, the Community Relations Department and Superintendent Dr. Carl Cohn for this prestigious award.

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Stories of Service

Stories of Service is a Service-Learning program that gives High School students the opportunity to turn a War Veterans service experiences into a mini documentary by conducting an hour long oral history about the Veterans overall experience in the military. Adult Mentors, High School students, and Veterans work as a team to produce a 3-4 minute movie based on the interview, both of which are sent to be stored in the Library of Congress.

Veterans get recognition for their experiences, a permanent record of their experiences, and the opportunity to interact with youth and the community.

Volunteer San Diego in collaboration with the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center in Balboa Park will hold all trainings and has a computer lab set up to complete these heroic stories. You simply have to have ability and interest to learning something new and exciting!

We are looking for volunteers to be:

ADULT MENTORS - Assist in the script writing process, work with youth in the interviewing process, and provide general guidance in the production process and simply act as a liaison between the team and the Stories of Service Coordinator and site staff.

YOUTH PRODUCERS - Students gain life and job skills in interviewing, script writing, story boarding, video and audio production and service with the community.

Applications are available at our Stories of Service page.

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Mother's Day

Help make Mother's Day special for many San Diego women and raise money for Volunteer San Diego at the same time! Join us this week on either Thursday May 11, Friday May 12, or Saturday May 13 between 8:00AM - 4:00PM. We need help at Flowers by Coley in Kearny Mesa. Volunteers will work either in the store or delivering flowers. If you deliver flowers you will use their vehicles and gasoline and they will provide directions! You won't believe the wonderful smiles on their faces as you deliver flowers to these moms and grandmoms! Sign up from the Project Calendar on our website, www.volunteersandiego.org for the shift that works for you.

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National & Global Youth Service Day Impact 2006

As the Lead Agency for National & Global Youth Service Day (N&GYSD) 2006 in San Diego County, Volunteer San Diego coordinated N&GYSD events across the county between April 17 - 23, including a signature event planned entirely by our SAVY Leaders.

A total of 28 National & Global Youth Service projects took place in San Diego County between April 17 - 23. 986 volunteers (of which 783 were youth 25 and under) participated, contributing over 3,500 hours of service to the San Diego community.

National & Global Youth Service Day (N&GYSD) is the largest service event in the world, engaging millions of young people ages 5-25. It promotes public awareness and education, highlights the amazing contributions that young people make to their communities, and supports and encourages youth to begin on a life-long path of service and civic engagement.

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Recognize Your Volunteers

National Volunteer Week is April 23-29th. Volunteer San Diego can help you recognize your volunteers! We provide the following FREE to our registered partner agencies:

• Museum Passes: Through our partnership with the City of San Diego, these passes will entitle your volunteers to a one-time complimentary visit to any or all of the listed museums anytime during April 2006. This has always been a wonderful way to recognize your volunteers. Please email Linda or Debbie with the number of passes that you need (max. 50).
  
• 2006 Volunteers of the Month Award: This award, sponsored by the San Diego Padres and VSD, honors outstanding individuals or groups in San Diego County who perform extraordinary and meaningful volunteer service in their community. Awards will be presented at a San Diego Padres home game. For details on eligibility and to download a nomination form, click here.

Not yet registered with us? Click here!

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Valentine's Day Flower Delivery Drivers Needed

Enjoy a thousand smiles on Valentine's Day and help Volunteer San Diego with a fundraising opportunity!

We are working with Flowers by Coley in Kearny Mesa to deliver Valentine's Day flowers on Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14. Drivers are needed both days 8:00AM - 3:00PM.

Be involved in one of the busiest holidays of the year! Experience the joy of giving! Have fun! Help make someone's day!

Details: You must be 18 or older. You will drive their van, use their gas and be provided directions. Dress code: long pants, close toed shoes and no tank tops. Do you want to bring a friend? It is much easier if you drive and someone else navigates and keeps you company!

Sign up on the website on the Project Calendar! Questions, contact dkrakauer@volunteersandiego.org

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Lights! Cameras! Action! Oscar Party!

It's Academy Award time so join in the celebration to help benefit Volunteer San Diego.

When: Sunday, March 5th, 2006 5:00 p.m. - until "Best Picture" is announced

Where: Dave & Buster's Private Showroom 2931 Camino del Rio North, Mission Valley

How: $40 per person in advance; $50 at the door

All proceeds benefit Volunteer San Diego

Get your tickets/more information at: www.active.com/donate/oscar

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Buick Invitational Volunteers

Helicopter Ball Drop volunteers needed at the Buick Invitational! Come join this wonderful event. The Century Club and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department are requesting volunteers to sell golf balls and promote the Helicopter Ball Drop during tournament week (Jan. 23-29) of the 2006 Buick Invitational. This unique fundraiser benefits the San Diego Regional Fire and Rescue Helicopter Program. The 2nd Annual Helicopter Ball Drop will take place on Sunday, January 29 (around 4:00 p.m.) on the 4th Fairway of the North Course at Torrey Pines. Thousands of numbered golf balls will be dropped from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's Copter 1. The ball that goes in the hole or closest to the pin will win the Grand Prize.

Click here to view more information and to sign up for a shift.

We also still need a few extra volunteers for the concession stands. Help raise money for Volunteer San Diego by signing up for one of these shifts.

All volunteers will receive a daily ticket for the tournament and parking pass.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service

Volunteer San Diego's SAVY Leaders are planning our Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service. Following the example of Dr. King, the SAVY Leaders are taking a non-violent stand for their right to a well-rounded education that includes quality academic as well as art and sports programs.Join us at a community fair featuring up to 19 different art and athletic booths and clinics. At these booths, youth from the community will learn and try activities their schools might not be able to provide. Admission is free and we encourage volunteers and participants to support our local schools by bringing school related items to the event to donate.

To participate, come to Balboa park anytime between 1-4 p.m. We will be on the lawn at Park Blvd. and Presidents Way. Volunteers will be needed to assist with setting up and taking down the community fair, as well as assisting with arts and athletic activities. To sign up to volunteer, please contact Volunteer San Diego at savy@volunteersandiego.org, call 858-636-4123 or sign up on-line. Volunteers will receive free lunch.

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Sponsor a Child

On December 6th, 2,000 elementary school children from seven under-served schools realized that some legends are true. On that day, the children arrived at school to find they had all been left backpacks filled with toys and books. Now through Jan. 2nd, you can share the joy of giving and sponsor a child’s participation in the program for just $25. Become a Fundraiser and get your friends and family involved, too.

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Thanksgiving Volunteering

While many volunteer slots for projects serving meals on Thanksgiving Day have been filled, there are still many organizations who need volunteers to prepare and deliver food that can served. Visit our web site to search for organizations in need of food donations.

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