UC Links Partner Programs

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IS A FUNDING PARTNER OF THE UCI CASE PROGRAM, PROVIDING TARGETED RESOURCES TO PREPARE UNDERGRADUATES FOR HIGH-QUALITY K-12 SUPPORT (K-12). THE FOLLOWING UCI LINKS/CASE PARTNERS WELCOME UCI CASE STUDENTS TO DO FIELDWORK AT THEIR PROGRAMS:

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: 2:00PM - 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 to volunteer.
2. Once you have finished their paperwork and become a volunteer you will sign up for the hours via this SignUp Genius.
3. On your first shift you will meet with their staff.

TB Test/Background Check (Y/N): Yes

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.

Program Hours:
Mon – Thur: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
3:00-5:00PM Kinder, 1st, 2nd grade
3:00-5:00PM 3rd, 4th, 5th grade
5:30 -7:00PM 6th-12th grade
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.

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
Limited programming is hosted virtually

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 Winter quarter volunteer opportunities read document.

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

Math CEO
Website: https://www.math.uci.edu/mathceo/
Locations include UCI campus and Santa Ana, CA

Location:
UC Irvine Campus

Program Description:
Math CEO serves primarily middle school students from Santa Ana, CA. Throughout the year, they work on a math enrichment curriculum with their college mentors. Mentors work with students to develop critical and mathematical thinking skills during ~90min sessions. Sessions for middle school students are held in person on the UCI Campus.

For more information about this wonderful program, please visit the program website at www.math.uci.edu/~mathceo or email the leadership team at [email protected].

Program Hours:
Monday: 2:00-3:50pm (UCI ALP 2200) - Middle school coaching
Wednesday: 2:00-3:50pm (UCI ALP 2500 & more rooms TBA) - Middle school fieldwork

Orientation Process:
Interested in volunteering with Math CEO? There are two steps:
1) Read this information document.
2) Fill out this form.

Boys & Girls Clubs
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:
Sonora Elementary School
966 Sonora Rd, Costa Mesa, 92626

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: 966 Sonora, Costa Mesa, 92626

Breakthrough - San Juan Capistrano
Website: breakthroughsjc.org

Program Description:
Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano is a community-based program that empowers motivated students with backgrounds underrepresented in higher education to achieve academic success from middle school through college graduation. We believe in the power of education to radically change the lives of young people and end the cycle of poverty in families. Our program cultivates leaders who will become advocates for educational equity, and we strategically generate a volunteer bases who firmly believe in our students potential. We aim to develop cultural competency in our community and for our community of volunteers this means providing experiences and developing skills that equip them to effectively engage with our students across cultures, perspectives, and background.

Program Hours:
Mon – Thur: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (varies per grade)
Fri: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
5 Saturdays per year

Orientation Process:

1. Read the following documents
_internship_flyer_sept_2024_.pdf
2. Email Cover Letter & Resume to Executive Director,
Elizabeth Eusebio, [email protected]
3. Participate in a zoom interview
5. Once a formal offer is given, you will be required to do a background check and mandated reporter training.
TB Test/Background Check:
TB Test: TBD
Background Check: Yes

Paid for by program

More information about program:
Website: breakthroughsjc.org
Instagram: @breakthroughsanjuan
BTSJC Strategic Plan

Home Office Location:
St Margaret's Episcopal School 31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
Multiple local public middle school
& high schools

Click here for additional video about Breakthrough summer programs.