Volunteer

Definition

Answer the Call to Service: Explore Volunteer Opportunities at your local Community Colleges!

Volunteering at the Coast Community College District helps not only the students; it provides many rewards for the volunteers as well. Our volunteers love the academic environment and the unique beauty that each of our campuses offer. The colleges' volunteers are a diverse group. They range in age from 18 to 90. They are professional people, business men and women, retirees, homemakers, college students, faculty and staff. Together they contribute thousands of service hours to the colleges each year.

Student Services

Volunteers can help extend and expand existing programs within the District by providing the additional services needed. They can assist departments by providing skills, expertise, fresh ideas, objective view points, or an extra hand.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

• Meaningful and challenging assignments
• Clear and specific directions at all times
• On-going training and supervision
• Recognition of accomplishments
• A working partnership with staff
• Feedback and suggestions from supervisors

Conditions of Employment

• This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for a volunteer POOL to fill volunteering assignments on an as-needed basis. We accept applications all year long. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill intern and volunteer assignments as the need arises. (Applications will remain in the pool for one year.)
• Volunteer (defined): An individual who performs hours of service for a public agency or non-profit organization for civic, charitable, or humanitarian reasons, without promise, expectation, or receipt of any compensation for their services.

Additional Information

• Application Requirements: To be considered for a volunteer opportunity you must submit:
  • A complete online Volunteer application.
• All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community.
  • All documents that you are unable to attach can be faxed to (714) 782-6065 or emailed to jobs@cccd.edu. Faxes and emails must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your name.
• Disability Accommodations: If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4714 OR (714) 438-4713.
  • Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.
• Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions within the Coast Community College District by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting. Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Recruitment at (714) 438-4716.
  • All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned.
• The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
  • The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
• Fringe benefits are not applicable.

Employer

• Coast Community College District
• Address: 1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, 92626
• Phone: 714-438-4668, 714-438-4714
• Website: http://www.cccd.edu