Volunteer in IV
Isla Vista Youth Project
www.ivyp.orgThe Isla Vista Youth Project is located at 6842 Phelps Road, and provides after school enrichment programs for underprivileged children in the area. IVYP can always use volunteers, including throughout the summer. UCSB students are needed to work in the Children’s Center, summer camps, and the after-school program. Contact Kathy Walsh via telephone at (805) 968.0488 or email at ivyouth@ivyp.org.
SB Community Kitchen @ St. Mark’s Catholic Church
www.sbcommunitykitchen.orgThis volunteer opportunity is located at St. Mark’s Church in IV on 6550 Picasso Road. Every weekday from 12-1 volunteers are needed for set-up, serving, clean-up, and conversation with the homeless of Isla Vista. Call 805.968.3965 for further information.
IV Parks & Rec
www.ivparks.orgIV Parks & Rec works efficiently to keep our community and public parks looking beautifully well kept. Volunteers are needed for park clean-ups and the Adopt-a-block program. Their office is located at 961 Embarcadero Del Mar (next to Pita Pit). Call 805.968.2017 for updated volunteer opportunities.
Isla Vista Teen Center
Contact: (805) 685-9170Located at 889 Camino Del Sur, the goal of this organization is to provide bilingual/bicultural after-school programs, primarily focused on the enhancement of academic achievement but also provides a place for local youth to hang out. Volunteers are needed for after-school tutoring, basic computer skills training, mediation skills training (City @ Peace), and drug and alcohol prevention education.
Friendship Manor
www.friendship-manor.orgConveniently located at 6647 El Colegio Road, Friendship Manor has served the elderly in Isla Vista for years, and needs your help. Volunteers are needed for trips to the symphony, ice cream socials, and good conversation with the elderly. Call 805.968.0771 for more ways to help and make friends with some of the wisest members of our community.
