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Volunteer 8 Sponsors
Volunteer 8…
a project
of Wells Fargo
and CBS 8
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Welcome to volunteer 8 |
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More than ever, San Diegans are coming together to help one
another. Now, News 8 have teamed up to create Volunteer
8. We're asking you to take action in your community.
It doesn't take a lot of time... you can even make a difference
on your lunch hour! |
WHAT'S NEW
This 4th of July,
Enjoy your bash, but can your trash!
Join Volunteer 8, Wells Fargo and the San Diego Clean Beach Coalition
Monday, July 7th
9AM – Noon
Clean Up Mission Beach
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Meet at Mission Beach Park, on the South side of the roller coaster (Belmont Park).
Free parking is available in the main parking lot just south of the roller coaster.
This Fourth of July, thousands of San Diegans and tourists alike will flock to the beaches and bays for some fun in the sun over their holiday weekend. CBS 8, Wells Fargo and the San Diego Clean Beach Coalition is asking all of you beach-lovers to pick up after yourselves and do your part to preserve the beauty of San Diego’s world-famous coastline. Don’t forget to dispose your trash properly in nearby trashcans or bring your own trash bag with you to the beach. Then, join Volunteer 8 on Monday morning for our fun-in-the-sun clean up.
For more information, and to register, please call: 1.800.237.BLUE.
The San Diego Clean Beach Coalition is a collaboration of local non-profit organizations and city agencies focused on coastal stewardship, raising awareness of beach litter issues and preventing marine debris. For more information, please visit http://cleanbeachcoalition.org/. |
ThANK YOU!
 Nearly 1000 Volunteers!
Thank You San Diego for joining Volunteer 8, Wells Fargo, the City of Chula Vista, and I Love a Clean San Diego for Beautify Chula Vista Day on Saturday, October 6th. Through your efforts, we cleared tons of trash and debris, removed graffiti, and planted dozens of trees to help beautify and protect our community of Chula Vista.
It’s the power of you…the power of Volunteer 8.
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volunteer 8 project calendar
| Every day, hundreds of people are finding easy
ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities.
Search the Volunteer 8 Events Database:
1) Volunteer 8's Calendar of events page! (Coming Soon!)
2) Search for projects by interests,
skills, organization, location, etc. (Coming Soon!)
3) The Volunteer calendar displays projects
by month, week, and day.
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On-going Volunteer Opportunities
| Make a Difference – Be a Tutor!
Although it's summer, tutors for children are in high demand as
year-round students and children attending summer school still
need academic assistance.
"Save a Life San Diego" Community Walk
"Every 18 minutes someone in the U.S. dies by suicide."
We need dependable, committed and enthusiastic people to join
the pre-planning walk committee.
Summer Assistant Coaches
Spend a few hours each week serving athletes with developmental
disabilities ages 5 through adult and form lasting bonds of friendship
through shared sports and recreational activities.
Community Access Program Companion
The Community Access Program is a recreational program that provides
weekend outings for adults and teenagers with developmental disabilities
throughout San Diego.
Crisis Intervention Volunteers
Our goal is to stop the cycle of violence by providing crisis
intervention, emergency shelter, advocacy, treatment, prevention
and education. Volunteers needed in North County.
Reach For Tomorrow San Diego Summer Program
We need a volunteer coordinator and facilitator to help us with
the Youth Summer Program.
Train Rite
Train Rite rescues dogs from animal shelters and trains them to
be service animals for people with disabilities. They are seeking
volunteers to provide foster homes for dogs that are going through
the training process. They also need volunteers to staff events
and provide administrative support.
SAY San Diego
Tutors and mentors needed to help mid-city and at-risk children.
Contact: Amanda Stiffler, 858.565.4148 ext 261
Mama's Kitchen
Downtown San Diego. Organization helps people affected by AIDS
by preparing or delivering nutritious meals in San Diego County
Volunteers needed for clerical assistance and other duties. Minimum
age: 16. Contact: Bill Patten, 619.233.6262
Project Concern International
Flexible hours. Volunteers wanted to assist with clerical and
administrative duties: filing, data entry, organizing, typing,
phone coverage and more. Minimum age: high school student.
Contact: Ashley Pierson, 858.279.9690
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AWARDS
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April 3, 2003, Volunteer 8 was the proud recipient of the National
Points of Light Foundation’s “Daily Points of
Light Award,” for
encouraging volunteerism and working with citizens to solve community
problems.
The Foundation was founded by Former President George Bush and
carried on by President George W. Bush.
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