UC Links Information for EDUC 132

3 out of the 4 UC Links programs offer activities related to literacy. Information on orientations, TB testing, and hours can be found below. Please be aware that program information may change. Be sure to visit program websites and contact the programs to confirm program details. For more information on these UC Links programs and other CASE approved programs, please visit the fieldwork and UC Links Partner Programs pages of the CASE website.

TB Testing and Background Checks

Most school-based educational settings require that volunteers be cleared of TB and complete a background check before interacting with children. Updated California laws on TB testing have stated that a TB risk assessment survey can be used to determine whether or not one needs a TB test. According to the UCI Student Health Center, all incoming UCI students are required to obtain a TB screening. Check with your after school site on whether they allow the TB risk assessment prior to taking the TB test. TB test results are good for at least one year. For more information on locations that perform TB tests and background checks, visit the fieldwork checklist page. 

Turtle Rock (Kids Club)
Website: https://www.cityofirvine.org/parks-facilities/after-school-programs

Program Description:
Turtle Rock is a recreation-based after-school program for children in grades kindergarten thru 6th. Students are divided into the following groups: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th grade. Activities include homework help, crafts, games, sports and more.

Program Hours:
Kindy Cove Mon-Fri: 11:30PM - 2:30PM
Kids Club Mon-Fri: 2:30PM - 5:30PM
Volunteers do not need to stay for the whole time period, they can arrive later or leave early. 

Orientation Process:
1. Interested in volunteering with Turtle Rock? Send an email to [email protected] ​you will receive an email with details on how to sign up to volunteer. 
2. On your first shift you will meet with their staff. 

TB Test/Background Check (Y/N): Yes, you will need to provide a negative TB test result to volunteer.

Address: ​1 Sunnyhill Drive
​Irvine, CA 92603

KidWorks
Website: https://kidworksoc.org

Program Description: 
KidWorks offers a variety of activities for K-12th grade students, such as homework help, reading time, character and social-emotional development and computer-based learning.  Students are typically broken into classrooms based on their grade-level. Grades 4th/5th and 10th/11th are paired together. At the Donahue Center, they serve around 150 students. Each satellite center serves around 60 students.
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Program Hours:
Mon – Thur: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Fri: hours vary due to events/administrative opportunities
 
​Orientation Process:
Interested in volunteering with KidWorks? Fill out their Volunteer Application. In the application, please include the course you are taking. 
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TB Test/Background Check:
TB Test: Dependent on which program (preschool yes, afterschool no)
Background Check: Yes      

Multiple locations in Santa Ana, CA

*Main Location UCI Students Volunteer at: 1902 W. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Girls Inc. of Orange County
Website: https://www.girlsinc-oc.org

Location: 
Multiple locations in Orange County
Home office: 1801 E. Edinger Avenue, Suite 255A Santa Ana, CA 92705

Program Sites:
Literacy Lab Programming in Santa Ana area
(Wed-Thurs. 3-6pm)
Teen Programming in Anaheim and Santa Ana area
(Mon-Fri. 8am-3pm)
Family Resource Center in Newport Beach area
(Mon-Thurs. 4-6pm

​​Program Description: 
Girls Inc. has a variety of programs tailored to meet the interests and needs of girls in Orange County, including programs related to literacy, STEM, and college preparation. To learn more about Spring quarter volunteer opportunities read TBA. 

​Program Hours:
Monday - Thursday: Hours depend by school site/type of programing. Generally, programs run between 9:00AM-6:00PM.

Orientation Process:
Interested in volunteering with Girls Inc? Follow this link and fill out the form. Please note in your submission that you are a UCI student with EDUC160 course and the hours you are required to fulfill. 

TB Test/Background Check:
TB Test: Yes
Background Check: Yes     ​   ​​

Multiple locations in Orange County

Boys & Girls Club
​of Central Orange Coast
Website:  https://boysandgirlsclub.com/

Program Description: 
To learn more about the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast visit their website, read over this document, and check out the information below. 

Location: Pomona Elementary School
     2051 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, 92627 ​

Program Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri: 12:30PM - 6PM   
​Wed: 3:00PM - 7:00PM ​

Orientation Process: 
​If you are interested in volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club, please email Daniel Palmerin at [email protected]  and share your name/email/phone number. 

TB Test/Background Check: They provide a live scan/DOJ and IPROSPECT - HR Director will do the process. ​

Address: 2051 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, 92627 ​
For additional programs (note: only programs in the list above are partnered with us) that offer activities related to literacy, check out the map below: 
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