Engaged Learning Opportunities
- Below is a list of De Anza opportunities and off-campus opportunities to volunteer.
- Election related opportunities are at the bottom of this page under "Elections" section.
- This list will be updated periodically
- See an organization missing? Let us know at vidaofficestaff@gmail.com
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Non-profits
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment is to ensure that the basic
needs of the Mayfair community are met, to deliever high-equality educational programs,
and activate and mobilize for justice.
For more info: https://www.amigoscenter.com/
De Anza Cross Cultural Partners (CCP)
Cross Cultural Partners (CCP) seeks to promote cross cultural friendships and improve
English language communication between De Anza College students from English as a
Second Language (ESL) and non-ESL classes, thus enhancing understanding and appreciation
for cultural diversity in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. If you want to make friends with different cultural backgrounds, CCP is the place!
For more info: https://www.deanza.edu/ccpartners/
Sunnyvale Community Services
Sunnyvale Community Services mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger in our
local community. Volunteer opportunities include packing and sorting groceries, warehouse
volunteers, delivery drivers and more.
For more information visit our website: https://svcommunityservices.org/volunteer-adult-individuals/ or Email: volunteer@svcommunityservices.org
West Valley Community Services
Program Description: West Valley Community Services unites the community to fight
hunger and homelessness. Volunteer opportunities include administration support, help
with the food market, front desk support, and online outreach.
Contact Information: johna@westvalleycommunityservices.org
Hidden Villa
Hidden Villa is an educational nonprofit stretching over 1600 acres of open space
in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, offering unique experiential education and responsible
agriculture programs in a setting that promotes engagement, connection and understanding.
Every year, 30,000 people participate in one of our programs and an additional 20,000
visitors come to explore our organic farm and gardens, greet our farm animals and
hike our beautiful trails. We welcome school groups, summer campers, corporate volunteers
and anyone looking for an escape and a respite.
Our Roles
- Farm Tour Volunteer Guide
- FWE Volunteer Guide (Farm Exploration Wilderness)
- Communications Intern
- CSA Volunteer (Community Supported Agriculture)
Grassroots Ecology
Program Description: Grassroots Ecology engages and educates the public to restore
local ecosystems. Volunteer opportunities include community-based habitat restoration
and the Youth Stewards program, a cohort of community college environmentalists.
Contact Information:
Website: grassrootsecology.org
Contact: Valerie Lee, Community Engagement Manager, valerie@grassrootsecology.org
CovEducation
CovEducation, or “CovEd,” is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that aims to reverse pandemic-induced
learning loss by connecting mentors from higher education institutions with K-12 students
affected by school closures. To date, we have connected 6,000+ undergraduates, postgraduates,
and educators from 470+ higher education institutions with over 5,500+ mentees across
50 states. Our current programs include individual mentor-mentee matching as well
as K-12 partnerships, where we work with K-12 schools serving low-income (typically
urban Hispanic/Black, or rural White) communities. Students with foreign language
skills are highly encouraged to register. Check out https://coved.org/ or email outreach@coved.org with any questions!
National Equal Justice Association
Program Description: National Equal Justice Association (NEJA) is an all volunteer,
501(c)(3), non-profit association which supports grassroots, self-help, community
groups of poor and minority workers struggling for social, environmental and equal
justice. Volunteer opportunities include community organizing, helping produce, design,
or write the newsletter, and networking with other organizations.
Contact Information: Phone: 415-552-5833, Email: neja1981@att.net
Website: nationalequaljusticeassociation.com
Sacred Heart Housing Action Committee
Program Description: Sacred Heart Housing Action Committee was started years ago to
build quality and affordable housing so everyone has an opportunity to live and thrive
in Santa Clara County. We have been successful in getting the city to develop funds
for affordable housing and homelessness prevention. Now we are working on expanding
getting free legal representation for people facing eviction! Volunteer opportunities
include social media marketing, phone banking, planning orientations, and participating
in general meetings.
Contact Information: Email: Tranh@sacredheartcs.org, Phone: 669-226-1405, Instagram: @SHHAC_Justice
Ulistac Natural Area Restoration and Education
Program Description: Ulistac Natural Area Restoration and Education restores California native habitat to 40 acres & educates the public about nature.
Volunteer opportunities include large scale gardening, education opportunities, and
restoring native habitat.
Contact Information: Email: ulistac@gmail.com, Website: ulistac.org
Sacred Heart Community Service- Volunteer Office
Program Description: Our mission is to build a community free from poverty by creating
hope, opportunity, and action. We provide essential services, work together to improve
our lives, organize for justice, and inspire our community to love, serve, and share.
Volunteer opportunities include working at the food pantry, clothes closet, or front
desk, or doing administrative tasks.
Contact Information: Phone: 408-278-2171, Email: volunteers@sacredheartcs.org
Santa Clara County Single Payer Healthcare Coalition
Program Description: Join us to make Single Payer a reality, and bring healthcare
to all! Volunteer opportunities include tabling and outreach to family and friends
or at events. This can be done on the De Anza campus, or at other events as they come
up.
Contact Information: Social Media: @SCCSinglePayer, or contact Peggy Elwell at pegelwell@aol.com
FA-PAC
Program Description: FA-PAC is the political action arm of the De Anza- Foothill Faculty
Association. Volunteer tasks include classroom presentations, public comment, engaging
in community education and organizing, and outreach to FHDA faculty.
Contact Information: The sign up form can be accessed at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR3vMHUTR9OG_Fs7afMl7gwT3HU2M8x48p3k0-ZBDLtp0Edw/viewform
PVI Adult Day Services at Rosener House
Program Description: Our mission is to enable seniors to age in place. Volunteer opportunities
include art therapy and caregiving help.
Contact Information: khong@penvol.org
Zooniverse
Zooniverse is a research focused platform. Volunteers can pick from a variety of projects
focused on different topics such as arts, climate, history, medicine and so on. Working
alongside professional researchers, volunteers will create new discoveries, datasets
useful for wider research, and publications. This volunteer opportunity is completely
online.
Contact Information: Website: https://www.zooniverse.org/get-involved
Race, Equity, and Community Safety (RECS) San Jose
Our mission is to reshape community safety through inclusion, rather than exclusion,
to advocate for alternatives and policy changes to the police state by organizing
for racial justice, to strengthen connections and resources and to create a community
where everyone feels safe and accountability is ensured. Volunteer opportunities include
helping facilitate listening sessions (with guidance/ instructions), research, and
assisting with meetings with city government.
Contact Information: sanderlin.derrick@gmail.com, (760) 662-9394
Instagram: @recs_sj
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Santa Clara County
Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to
act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability.
Volunteer opportunities can include research into a variety of topics and/or data,
meetings with elected officials & their staff, assisting in coordination of our monthly
general meeting or working groups, community actions at government meetings, creating
political art, and more!
Contact Information: hello@surjsantaclaracounty.org or siegler669@gmail.com, (669) 220-8581
Website: www.surjsantaclaracounty.org
Instagram: @surjsantaclaracounty
Election Related Volunteer Opportunities