Community Service Partner Sites
The following is a list of Community Service Sites that partner with the Youth/Peer Court to provide an educational and enriching community service experience for youth. Respondents can choose from a partner site, look for another location, or create their own independent community service project. Independent projects must be approved by Youth/Peer Court staff in advance.
Another Chance Animal Welfare
www.anotherchanceanimalwelfareleague.org
This non-profit cares for abandoned and rescued animals and pets and finds them homes.
Phone Number: 547-7387
Supervisor: Sandy Shelby
Restrictions: 14 and older. Must fill out application and meet with director prior to beginning service. Application can be filled out and submitted online.
Minimum commitment 8 hours.
Volunteers will: Assist in many ways with the operation of the store and with the care of the animals.
Worksite location: 9384 Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro, CA (in the Holiday Shopping Center)
Work Availability: Tues - Saturday from 10-4.
Anderson Cottonwood Christian Assistance
This is a non-profit emergency food program serving the needy.
Phone Number: 365-4220 or 224-9416
Supervisor: Marge Taylor
Restrictions: 14 and older.
Volunteers will: Assist in a variety of ways helping to help provide food for those in need.
Worksite location: 2979 East Center St., Anderson
Work Availability: Mon-Sat 9-5
Association for Counseling, Education, and Support (A.C.E.S.)
www.acesassociation.com
This non-profit helps at-risk and struggling families and youth get their lives back on track.
Phone Number: 241-9276
Supervisor: Linda Maderios
Restrictions: 13 and older.
Volunteers will: Assist in a variety of ways, helping raise funds, clerical/office work, prepare for special events, and community activities.
Worksite location: 1933 Market Street, Redding
Work Availability: Mon-Sat 9-5
Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group
www.cottonwoodcreekwatershed.org
This non-profit works to preserve the environment and water rights of Cottonwood Creek Watershed.
Phone Number: 347-6637
Supervisor: Vieva or Robin
Restrictions: 14 and older.
Volunteers will: Work in their office helping with filing, data entry, newsletters, etc.
Worksite location: 3233 Brush St., Cottonwood
Work Availability: M-F after school until 5pm
Cottonwood Enrichment Council
email: 2mjv@shasta.com
This group of works to enhance and beautify the Cottonwood area.
Phone Number: 529-5130
Supervisor: Joe Valcazar
Restrictions: 14 and older.
Volunteers will: Help with maintaining and beautifying areas of Cottonwood.
Worksite location: Cottonwood
Work Availability: After school and weekends
Child Abuse Prevention Council
www.shastacapc.org
This non-profit works to benefit local children and youth.
Phone Number: 241-5816
Supervisor: Christy Russell or Lorie Harris
Restrictions: 14 and older.
Volunteers will: Assist with occasional projects and special events.
Worksite location: Redding
Work Availability: As needed, contact for more information
Clothes that Work
This non-profit helps people with low incomes get work clothes appropriate to their jobs.
Phone Number: 241-9612
Supervisor: Cynda Svindland
Restrictions: 14 and older.
Volunteers will: Sort and hang clothes, work the front desk, clean, and do general work.
Worksite location: 1350 Butte St., Redding
Work availability: M-W 11-4, Tues 1-6, Th 8-1, and Friday 11-5
Discovery Shop Thrift Store
This non-profit benefits cancer victims and their families.
Phone Number: 244-3032
Supervisor: Kenna Edwards
Restrictions: 14 and older. Must interview with manager prior to being accepted. Minimum commitment 8 hours.
Volunteers will: Work with all facets of the thrift store operation.
Worksite location: 2625 Park Marina Dr., Redding
Work Availability: After school until 6pm, and Saturdays from 10-5
Friends of the Library
This group holds book sales to raise money to buy new books for the Shasta County Library.
Phone Number: 547-5684
Supervisor: Jan Filomeo
Restrictions: 13 and older.
Volunteers will: Help move books and other set-up duties needed for book sales and special events.
Worksite location: 2625 Park Marina Dr., Redding
Work Availability: After school until 6pm, and Saturdays from 10-5
Haven Humane
www.havenhumane.org
This non-profit helps care for abandoned and rescued pets until they are adopted. Youth must fill out an application and attend an orientation prior to beginning service. Application can be filled out and submitted online.
Phone Number: 241-1653
Supervisor:Amber Vcelik
Restrictions: 14 and older
Volunteers will: Work in many ways, including general tasks involved in running their operation, and opportunities to help care for the animals.
Worksite location: 7449 Eastside Rd, Redding
Work Availability: M-F 8 to 5, and Sat 8-5
KIXE-TV Channel 9
www.kixe.org
Our local public television station utilizes hundreds of volunteers a year in many different ways. Call to find out about upcoming opportunities to serve.
Phone Number: 243-5493
Supervisor: Kitty Conners
Restrictions: 13 and older.
Volunteers will: be needed for a variety of special projects and events, often with short notice.
Worksite location: 603 North Market St, Redding
Work Availability: Mon-Sat 9-5, as needed
Michelle’s Mini Ranch
This non-profit ranch provides tours to young children and a chance to interact with farm animals.
Phone number: 243-8884
Supervisor: Michelle Minks
Restrictions: 12 and older
Volunteers will: clean-up, feed and bathe the animals
Worksite Location: 11894 Comstock Lane, Redding (off Quartz Hill road)
Work Availability: Tuesdays 3-5
North Valley Catholic Social Services
www.nvcss.org
This non-profit helps any and all who need help meeting the challenges of life.
Phone Number: 247-3330
Supervisor: Jessica Delaney
Restrictions: 16 and older
Volunteers will: Work with the development department either in the office or out in the community with special events
Worksite location
: Office: 2400 Washington Ave
Work Availability: M-F 8 to 5, some Saturdays
NorCal Center on Deafness
www.norcalcenter.org
This non-profit organization serves the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Must Contact Peer Court to schedule 244-7194
Phone Number: 229-9071
Supervisor: Shirleen Cardenaz
Restrictions: 15 and older.
Volunteers will: Job shadow, help with office and clerical needs, help with special projects.
Worksite location: 905 Parkview Ave., Redding
Work Availability: M-F 9am to 5pm and special events
Palo Cedro Park
This group works to develp and maintain trails and plants in the Palo Cedro Park
Phone number: 547-4109
Supervisor: Brian Cope
Restrictions:
Volunteers will: Work in the park doing physical labor.
Worksite location: Cedro Lane, Palo Cedro (turn right on Cedro Lane; Park is half way up road)
Work Availability: Second Saturday of each month 9am-1pm and special events
People of Progress
www.peopleofprogress.org
This United Way non-profit helps feed and clothe people and families in need.
Phone Number: 243-3811
Supervisor: Lyn Hansel
Restrictions: 13 and older.
Volunteers will: Work in the foodbank or the thrift store doing various tasks.
Worksite location: 1242 Center St., Redding
Work Availability: After school until 5pm, Saturdays 9am to 5pm
Prevent Blindness of Northern California
www.eyeinfo.org
This organization provides free vision screenings for children and adults. They train their volunteers to help with mass screenings at schools and after-school sites.
Phone Number: 243-0410
Supervisor: Melinda Santos
Restrictions: Age 14 and older
Volunteers will: be trained to assist in all facets of their vision screening events.
Worksite location: various sites around Shasta Co.
Work Availability: M-F 9 to 5, some Saturdays
Salvation Army
This group works with people in need, helping with food, clothing, temporary housing and during emergencies. They also do bell-ringing during the holidays to collect donations.
Phone Number: 222-2207
Supervisor: Colleen
Restrictions: 13 and older
Volunteers will: Work in various ways including office and clerical, facilities maintenance, or special projects.
Worksite location: 2691 Larkspur ln, Redding
Work Availability: M-F 8 to 5, and Sat 8 to 5
Salvation Army
Phone Number: 378-1376
Supervisor: Carol Albertson
Restrictions: 16 and up
Volunteers will: Clean, stock and organize PARENT MUST GO ON FIRST DAY AND SIGN PAPERWORK.
Dresscode: Nothing with satanic influences
Worksite location: 2016 North St., Anderson
Work Availability: M-F 9 to 5 and Sat 9 to 5
Women's Health Specialists
This organization provides services, screenings, and assistance as well as information and education for women regarding their health and all reproductive options.
Phone Number: 222-5570, ext. 201
Supervisor: Rowan O'Connel-Barger
Restrictions: 14 and up
Volunteers will: Office & clerical, outreach education in the community, sometimes at community events. PARENT MUST GO ON FIRST DAY AND SIGN PAPERWORK.
Dresscode: Office appropriate clothing, (jeans OK)
Worksite location: 1901 Victor Ave. - Redding, CA 96002 Work Availability: M-Sat. 9am-5pm (may vary occasionally for community events)