Become a Volunteer 

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 When you volunteer at Community United San José, you are doing much more than giving back to the community—you are helping children make good choices.

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We are currently seeking volunteers to help with our literacy program at Starbird Youth Center. This is a 4 hour weekly commitment, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. 

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Corporations and Civic Groups:

 

Corporations and civic groups are encouraged to contribute services, in-kind gifts and volunteer time. Depending on the group’s needs and interests, you may take part in one-day special events, renovation projects, workshops, field trips or ongoing volunteer programs.

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Individual Volunteer:

 

You’d be amazed what a difference volunteering can make in the life of a child and your own life too! Here is a recent testimonial from one of our volunteers:

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Volunteering with Community United (at Starbird Youth Center) was a great opportunity that allowed me to grow as an individual, gain experience working with children, and acquire knowledge about non-profit organizations. As I would get to tutor children in a 1-on-1 setting, seeing them learn and progress in their literacy skills was such a rewarding and encouraging feeling. Not only did I get to see how much the kids I tutored excel in numerous skills, but getting to know them, as well as creating bonds and connections with each of them was my favorite part of volunteering... From another perspective, I also got to see more of what it’s like working within a non-profit organization and I give so much respect and appreciation to those who have a role/responsibility in them. It is definitely one thing being able to say that I get to experience something like this, but facing and seeing the difference I made for the kids, their families, and the community is an indescribable feeling. Additionally, this opportunity has allowed me to learn more about myself... I was able to learn more about my strengths, push myself out of my comfort zone, and even reveal what I may need to work on.  

Moving forward in my life, I now serve as a Youth Program Leader for the Boys and Girls Club and I teach my own kindergarten class of multiple students. Volunteering with Community United was a huge stepping stone and learning factor that helped me better prepare for this recent position of mine. It gave me confidence in my passion for educating youth within a nonprofit organization. Despite the difference between meeting with one student at a time versus having a class of 12-19 students, building a connection and being a support system with whom I educate are parallels with both of my experiences. Learning about the importance of patience, encouragement, and building routines with youth from volunteering with Community United are factors that continue to play a role in my current position. Additionally, being a reliable, determined, and a passionate volunteer with the staff at Community United carries with me to my new team. Overall, my experiences working with the kids and staff at this nonprofit will carry with me in my current and future careers and possibly my own family down the line, and I am nothing but grateful. - CC

 

Be part of making positive change in our community!

 

Steps to become a volunteer are easy. We accept applicants from ages 14 on up.

 

If you are interested in volunteering,
or have questions:

 

Fill out the form below and our Volunteer Coordinator will get back to you shortly: