Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at Home Start’s Blue Ribbon Gala on Saturday, April 29^th!

Home Start’s annual Blue Ribbon Gala is just around the corner! Join us back at the US Grant Hotel for some New Orleans jazz as we celebrate our accomplishments from the last year and raise necessary funds for our programs. Volunteer spots are already filling up so get your event application in today!

Find out more about VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES here and get your EVENT APPLICATION here. Interested but not ready to commit? Complete this interest form or send questions to Volunteer Coordinator Manasi Watts at [email protected] or 619-692-0727 x103.

Communities in Action (CinA) Administrative Assistant – Jacobs Center
Positions available: 1-2

Communities in Action staff help families move toward safety, empowerment and connection by providing tools and increasing options for self-determination, financial independence, and healthy choices. We urgently need an organized, dependable volunteer to provide administrative support for 5-10 hours each week during normal business hours. This volunteer will work directly with Home Start staff and will be supervised by the CinA Program Manager to provide assistance in day-to-day operations at this site. Must be bi-lingual in Spanish.

To learn more about the CinA Administrative Assistant position, click here.

Housing Outreach Support – Housing East Office
Positions available: 1-2

Home Start is seeking an organized, dependable volunteer to provide administrative support to our East County Housing Office to help with intake assessments and screen clients. This volunteer will work directly with Home Start clients and staff and will be supervised by the Home Start Housing Program Staff to support day-to-day operations at this site. Duties include assisting with client intake and file management, data entry, assembly & distribution of hygiene and food kits, assisting with outreach clinics, etc.

Spanish or Arabic bilingual is preferred but not required.

To learn more about the Housing Intake Support & Outreach Assistant position, click here.

Facilities Assistant – Home Start Main Office
Positions available: 1

Home Start is seeking an organized, dependable volunteer to help identify, coordinate and track property repair and improvement opportunities for vendors and groups (e.g. painting, gardening). This position is a great opportunity for someone interested in building restoration or similar outdoor work that wants to support Home Start’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect. Knowledge / interest in home improvement is preferred.

To learn more about the Facilities Assistant position, click here.

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Current Internship Opportunities

Home Start accepts applications for a limited number of Internship opportunities on a rolling basis depending on the needs and ability of our staff to meet school program supervision requirements. Students must be enrolled in an accredited degree program and receive course credit for the hours worked at Home Start to be eligible to apply.

See our current openings below. If these do not meet your program’s requirements, then Home Start is unable to accommodate your internship search at this time.

To apply, please email [email protected] with your first and last name + the position name in the subject line. Please attach your resume, a cover letter, and a letter of recommendation that speaks to why you are the best candidate for this position. Home Start Internships are highly competitive. We strongly suggest you submit a complete application for consideration.

Behavioral Health Program Internship
Degree Level: Masters & Doctoral (GRADUATE ONLY)
Semester Starting: Summer 2023+

Under licensed clinical supervision, provides office-, home-, and school-based mental health therapy and case management services to children, teens, and families who have been victims of child abuse and neglect. Other treatment types may include group and individual therapy with adults and couples in our outpatient clinic. At least one evening 3-6:30p is required. Successful candidates MUST feel comfortable working in the field directly with clients.

To learn more about the Behavioral Health Graduate Student Internship, click here.

Domestic Violence Program Internship
Degree Level: MSW
Semester Starting: Summer 2023+ 

Home Start’s Domestic Violence Program provides flexible financial assistance relating to safety and housing security, assists with lease negotiations, and provides outreach and education services to community stakeholders. As an intern, you will provide mobile advocacy services and support to survivors of relationship violence, stalking, and sexual assault or abuse and their children. Successful candidates MUST feel comfortable working in the field directly with clients.

To learn more about the Domestic Violence Program BA or MSW Internship, click here.

Community Services for Families (CSF) Program Internship
Degree Level: BA / BSW (UNDERGRADUATE ONLY)
Semester Starting: Summer 2023+ 

The Community Services for Families (CSF) Program exists to promote child safety, child well-being and stable living environments for children through home-based parent education and case management services. As an intern, you will have exposure to cases and the day-to-day of providing services to this population and your support to our work to increase the stability, self-sufficiency and parenting skills of the families who receive our care. Successful candidates MUST feel comfortable working in the field directly with clients.

To learn more about the CSF Program BA / BSW Internship, click here.

Housing Outreach Program Internship
Degree Level: BA / BSW (UNDERGRADUATE ONLY)
Semester Starting: Summer 2023+ 

Home Start’s Housing Outreach Programs meet and engage with runaway and homeless youth across San Diego County, connecting them with resources and providing help to meet basic needs such as transportation to shelter, housing referrals, hygiene items, food and blankets. As an intern you will provide mobile supportive services to clients including moving assistance, rental assistance and case management services. Successful candidates MUST feel comfortable working in the field directly with homeless clients.

To learn more about the Housing Outreach Program BA / BSW Internship, click here.

Rapid Re-Housing Program Internship
Degree Level: BA / BSW (UNDERGRADUATE ONLY)
Semester Starting: Summer 2023+

Home Start Rapid Re-Housing programs quickly house clients experiencing homelessness to help them return to safe, secure permanent housing. As an intern, you will provide mobile supportive services to clients including moving assistance, rental assistance and case management services. Successful candidates MUST feel comfortable working in the field directly with homeless clients.

To learn more about the Rapid Re-Housing Program BA / BSW Internship, click here.

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Group Volunteer Opportunities

Home Start offers a wide variety of options for group volunteers. We partner with corporate, community, faith-based, school, service, and other groups that want to support our mission.

Examples of past group volunteer projects include assisting with Home Start events, facility improvement projects, distribution events, warehouse cleanups, hosting donation drives, and more.

If your group is interested in partnering with us, please email Volunteer Program Coordinator Manasi Watts at [email protected].

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Board & Committee Opportunities

Join our Board of Directors or serve on a committee!

Home Start is always seeking compassionate leaders in the community to join our Board of Directors. If you are passionate about our mission to support families and protect children, contact us today!

If you are interested and would like to learn more, please contact Mark Lagace, Director of Philanthropy: [email protected]

 

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