Volunteer Opportunity Search

Opportunity to train and learn docent skills in giving public walks and talks. Includes providing support for school programs (e.g., K12 and college/university). Free training and mentoring provided. No prior experience required

Manage putting together the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation's (BLF's) newsletter. The hard-copy newsletter is published four times a year. Articles are provided by the BLF's president, board members, and other subject-focused volunteers. An online version is also provided, and internet news blasts are produced. Good editing, grammatical and communications skills are needed. Previous experience in writing and working with different media types (e.g., newsletters, newspapers, web-based communications, publishing) highly desirable. Coordination of printing and assembling the newslwtter, placing address lables on them, mailing the hard-copy newsletter using USPS bulk mailing process is also included in the job,

Provides support in scheduling volunteers for various programs and activities. Includes scheduling Nature Center hosts, helps schedules docents for various school and public walks, and helps schecule volunteers for special events such are our annual Kayak Batiquitos Lagoon Clean-up and Lagoon Day.

As a docent, you welcome guests to GIA and provide detailed information about current exhibits in the Museum Gallery and Mikimoto Rotunda. You will also share information about the Institute's mission, history, programs, and services as you guide them through the campus hallways. You also have an opportunity to assist with the GIA Junior Gemologist Program - an interactive curricula designed to introduce 4th - 12th grade children to gemology.

Encourages, promotes and provides -- 1. Instruction and training for individuals, groups, entities and agencies. 2. The nondiscriminatory demployment and promotion of other opportunities for minorities and women in the cable television industry. 3. Public information on the effective use of cable television community service channels.

The Board holds public hearing on: 1. Appeals of decisions made by the Housing and Redevlopment Director on administrative redevelopment permits or administrative variances 2. Minor or Major Redevelopment Permits 3. Non-administrative variances for which the Board has final decision-making authority

1. Establishment of, or amendment of, affordable housing program, policies and regulations. 2. Adoption of, or amendments to, the General Plan Housing Element, and related strategies or programs. 3. Review of project concept and affordability objectives of off-site Combined Projects. 4. Requests for financial assistance and/or other incentives fro the development of affordable housing projects.

Hears appeals submitted by any non-management personnel relative to any disciplinary action, dismissal, demotion or charge of discrimiation.

1. Implementation of the general plan. 2. Review of development projects. 3. Implementation of the growth management program. 4. Pro-active capacity.

Assist the implementation of programs to increase affordable housing in Carlsbad

* Assist with general office duties * Guide the public with accurate information and directions

* Maintain volunteer database * Handle phone calls * Help to create and organize volunteer applications/files * Write protocols for database users

Write grants to secure funding for various City programs.

* Create eye-catching graphics for the City of Carlsbad * Design brochures/logos/flyers * Build an impressive portfoilio of published materials * Great opportunity to build your resume and earn community service hours * Entice the public to join in the spirit of community in Carlsbad

Assist City videographer by viewing and categorizing tape for City's video library, labeling tapes, distributing tapes and other duties as needed.

To research Internet for various areas of interest.

Remove litter and beautify the City of Carlsbad.

Perform maintenance and assist City staff in updating and repairing City property.

Assist the engineering department in a variety of ways. Use technical skills in the field of engineering or clerical skills to enhance the services offered to the public.

To assist the water department in a variety of ways.

- Assist guests on behalf of the entire operation - Communicate with guests to ensure a safe, high-quality experience. - Transport guests and their equipment to requested areas. - Perform duties at the request of the golf operations staff for the overall good of The Crossings at Carlsbad. Perform duties at the request of the golf operation staff for the overall good of The Crossings at Carlsbad

Tutors spend one hour each week listening to four children read for 15 minutes each. Students are in the first, second or third grade and are experiencing difficulty with reading.

Provide information on cultural and natural features of the Ranch to persons with limited mobility during pre-arranged tours on golf carts. Preferred qualifications include: ability to operate a golf cart safely, valid driver's license, ability to learn and share a high level of knowledge about the Ranch, and ability to communicate information effectively to groups. Golf cart training, materials, orientation and on-going training will be provided.

Provide quality guided tours for adults of the Ranch's cultural and natural features during pre-arranged tours. Preferred qualifications are the ability to learn and share a high level of knowledge about the Ranch, the ability to walk for at least 1 hour, and the ability to communicate information to groups.

Provide quality guided tours of the Ranch's cultural and natural features to school-aged children. Preferred qualifications are the ability to learn and share a high level of knowledge about the Ranch, the ability to walk for at least 1 hour, and the ability to communicate information to groups, usually consisting of 20 students and chaperones. Tours usually take place on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.

Advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on the special needs on the special needs and concerns of senior citizens, including the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of senior citizen programs, activities and facilities.

Handle necessary paperwork to check in those using fitness room equipment and other Senior Center services.

Assist Senior Center Staff with a variety of tasks, including revamping manuals.

* Answer phones, take messages, and file * Office projects and customer service

Volunteers needed to assist seniors in the computer lab. Times vary.

Serve lunch to seniors at Senior Center

* Deliver prepared meals to homebound seniors in Carlsbad

Volunteers will meet once a month to discuss nutrition suggestions and plan activities such as fashion shows and dances. Nominated and voted for by attendees of the nutrition program.

Greet seniors as they arrive for meals at Senior Center and review reservation

Takes reservations for luncheon meals at Senior Center

Plan and execute special celebrations for birthdays,holidays, etc. Help with decorations, music,games, etc.