Volunteer

Become a volunteer and you’ll soon discover why so many have volunteered at PHP.  It is truly a rewarding and satisfying experience! Here are just some of the reasons you should consider volunteering:

• Learn new skills
• Feel good about yourself
• Make a contribution to your community
• Gain work experience and build your resume
• Explore a different career
• Meet people and make new friends
• Share your time, skills and energy
• Support a cause you believe in
• Fulfill a course requirement
• Make a difference in the lives of neighbors

PHP has volunteer opportunities for involvement in programs such as:

• Basic Family Needs: contact Jenny Buenrostro, jenny@syvphp.org or 686-0295
• Children & Youth Services : contact Mary Conway, mary@syvphp.org or 686-0295 .
  To learn more about becoming a Mentor: High School Mentoring
  To learn more about helping at the Buellton After School Youth Program: Buellton Youth Program Volunteers
  
• ADCAP- Domestic Violence Prevention (Emergency Response Team): contact Denise Lira, denise@syvphp.org or 686-7352.
  To learn more about becoming a volunteer Emergency Response Team Advocate read: Advocates Needed
• Fullfill-A-Wish: contact Ana Jimenez, ana@syvphp.org or686-0295
• Youth Coalition, contact Mary Conway, mary@syvphp.org or 686-0295  To learn more about how to join the Coalition: Youth Coalition Volunteers

Additional ways to become involved as a volunteer with PHP include:

Special Events

• Hidden Gems of California: To volunteer contact Jordan Granet, jordan@syvphp.org or 686-0295
• Vino de Sueños: Volunteer information and contact at www.vinodesuenos.com
• Wine Country Bike Trek: Volunteer information and contact at www.winecountrybiketrek

Other ways to help

• Become a member of the Board of Directors. For more information contact Dean Palius, dean@syvphp.org or 686-0295
• Speaker/Trainer

Perhaps you have special skills, training or knowledge that could benefit PHP staff in improving service delivery.  PHP needs speakers for regular staff meetings, training workshops, and Board meetings.  For more information contact Lois Craig, lois@syvphp.org or 686-0295.

• General Administration

PHP conducts several major mailings each year.  Perhaps you have a few hours you can donate periodically to stuff and sort envelopes.  For more information contact Jordan Granet, jordan@syvphp.org or 686-0295.

Volunteer time is flexible. It can fit any schedule and any lifestyle. You can volunteer for several hours every week or for just one day a year. So, volunteer now!