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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 WelfareThis non-profit cares
for abandoned and rescued animals and pets and finds them homes.Phone Number: 547-7387Supervisor: Sandy ShelbyRestrictions: 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.Cottonwood Enrichment CouncilThis group works to enhance and beautify the Cottonwood area.Phone Number:
347-3654 Email: 2mjv@shasta.comSupervisor: Linda PritchettRestrictions:
14 and older.Volunteers
will: Help with maintaining and beautifying areas of Cottonwood.Worksite location: CottonwoodWork Availability: After school and Weekends.Anderson Cottonwood
Christian AssistanceThis is a non-profit emergency food program serving the needy.Phone Number: 365-4220 or 604-5503Supervisor: Marge Taylor or Bill Thurman Restrictions: 14 and older. Volunteers will: Assist in a variety of ways helping provide food for those
in need.Worksite
location: 2979 East Center St., AndersonWork Availability: Tues & Fri 9-2 and prior to some holidays
Child Abuse
Prevention CouncilThis non-profit works
to benefit local children and youth.Phone Number: 241-5816Supervisor: Christy Russell or Lorie
HarrisRestrictions: 14 and older. Volunteers will: Assist with occasional projects and special events.Worksite location: ReddingWork Availability: As needed, contact for more information.
Association
for Counseling, Education, and Support (A.C.E.S.)This non-profit helps
at-risk and struggling families and youth get their lives back on track.Phone Number: 241-9276 (extension
1 if you get the answering machine)Supervisor: Linda MaderiosRestrictions: 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, ReddingWork Availability: Mon-Sat 9-5Clothes that WorkThis non-profit helps people with low incomes
get work clothes appropriate to their jobs.Youth should ask about dress code for work in advance. Phone Number:
241-9612Supervisor:
Cynda SvindlandRestrictions: 14
and older.Volunteers
will: Sort and hang clothes, work the front desk, clean, and
do general work.Worksite
location: 1350 Butte St.,
ReddingWork availability: Tue – Fri
10-3
Discovery Shop Thrift StoreThis non-profit group benefits cancer victims and
their families.Phone
Number: 244-3032Supervisor: Kenna Edwards or Judi RumseyRestrictions: 14 and older. Must interview in person with
manager prior to being accepted. Minimum commitment 8 hours. Youth should ask about dress code for work
in advance.Volunteers
will: Work with all facets of the thrift store operation.Worksite location: 2625 Park Marina Dr., ReddingWork Availability: After school until
6pm, Saturdays from 10-5, and Sundays from 12-5
Friends
of the LibraryThis
group holds book sales to raise money to buy new books for the Shasta County Library.Phone Number:
547-5684Supervisor: Jan FilomeoRestrictions: 13
and older. Volunteers will: Help pack & move books and other set-up duties needed
for book sales and special events.Worksite location: 100 Parkview Ave., ReddingWork Availability: After school until 6pm, and Saturdays from 10-5.
Palo Cedro ParkPhone number: 547-4109Supervisor: Brian CopeRestrictions: Volunteers will:
Work in the park doing physical labor, building trails, weeding, and removing
garbage.Worksite
location: Cedro Lane, Palo
Cedro (turn right on Cedro Lane; park is half way up road)Work Availability: second Saturday of
each month 9-1 and special events
Haven HumaneThis non-profit helps
care for abandoned and rescued pets until they are adopted. Youth must call Mr. Johns to set up an appointment
for an orientation
prior to beginning service, and ask about dress code for work.Phone Number: 241-1653Supervisor: Dr. Ray JohnRestrictions: 14 and olderVolunteers 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, ReddingWork Availability: M-F 8 to 5, and Sat
8-5.Redding Disc Golf ClubThis is a non-profit Frisbee golf
club with tournaments and prizes which also collects canned food for the needy.Phone number: 223-4363Supervisor: Kevin
FennerRestrictions: Ages 12 and olderWear pants to
protect against poison oakVolunteers will: build paths, clean the area, weed, remove
garbageWorksite
location: Anderson ParkWork Availability: Saturday and Sunday 8-4
Salvation
ArmyPhone
Number: 222-2207Supervisor: ColleenRestrictions: 13 and olderVolunteers will: Work in various ways including office and
clerical, facilities maintenance, or special projects.Dresscode: Nothing with satanic influencesWorksite location: 2691 Larkspur Ln, ReddingWork Availability: M-F
8 to 5, and Sat 8 to 5North Valley Catholic Social ServicesThis non-profit helps
any and all who need help meeting the challenges of life.Phone Number: 247-3330Supervisor:
Jessica DelaneyRestrictions: 16 and olderVolunteers will: Work with the development department either in the office or out in the community with special eventsWorksite location: Office: 2400 Washington AveWork Availability: M-F 8 to 5, some Saturdays
Safe Haven Horse RescueThis non-profit helps
care for horses, offers horse sponsorships, and riding lessons.Phone Number: 347-4941Supervisor: Linda RichardsRestrictions:
13 and olderVolunteers
will: Work on the ranch taking care of the needs of the horses.Worksite location: 3950 West Anderson Dr., CottonwoodWork Availability: Saturdays 8am to 5pm
Shasta Senior Nutrition Center www.ssnpweb.orgThis organization provides nutritious meals, transportation, and support for seniors and underserved families. Phone Number: 226-3060Supervisor: DebbieRestrictions: Age 16 and olderVolunteers will: help with preparation of meals and other related tasksWorksite location:
100 Mercy Oaks Dr. -ReddingWork Availability: M-F 9 to 5
Women’s Health SpecialistsThis organization
provides services, screenings, and assistance as well as information and education for women regarding their health and reproductive
optionsPhone
Number: 222-5570, ext. 201Supervisor: Rowan O’Connell-BargerRestrictions: 14 and upVolunteers will: Office & clerical work and do outreach education in the
community, sometimes at community events.Dresscode: Office appropriate clothing (jeans OK)Worksite location: 1901 Victor Ave. - ReddingWork Availability: M-Sat. 9 to 5 (may vary occasionally for community events
Trailhead Youth RanchTrailhead Youth Ranch is a non-profit, faith-based
organization that teaches children and teens how to handle and ride horses.Phone: (530) 867-9039 (message only – someone
will return the call)Supervisor: Fred Drollinger Volunteer duties: Clean horse stalls, general ranch chores, horse grooming.Location: The southeast corner
of Highway 44 and Millville Plains Rd. in Millville.Work availability: Friday and Saturday morning from 8:00 am to noon. Season
runs from April 1st to Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Parent/Legal guardian must sign paperwork.Dress Code: Close-toed shoes. Long pants
advised.
Youth for ChristInfo to be added pending e-mail about their requirements
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