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CityTeam Ministries
2304 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: 408.232.5600
Fax: 408.428.9505
sanjose@cityteam.org
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Volunteering for Disaster Response

Looking to be a part of one of CityTeam's relief teams? CityTeam is in need of volunteers who are willing to commit 2 weeks.

Volunteering at CityTeam in San Jose
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Be Part of the Solution. You Can Make a Difference!

Volunteers are vital to the heartbeat of CityTeam Ministries. With the support of hundreds of volunteers, we as a team can significantly effect change in the lives of the destitute and homeless. Together we can touch real lives, introduce real hope and provide tools for our clients to make real changes in their lives. It's about touching one life at a time.

We value your gifts - talents - commitment - service - and time. Volunteers are truly priceless to this outreach to the poor.

Come see how your involvement can make a difference today!

If you wish to volunteer, follow these steps:

1. Scroll down and investigate longer-term commitments. Long term volunteering is a great way to become actively involved in the ministry, especially if you’ve recently retired from your regular vocation, but feel that you are still a valuable contributor or you have an empty nest and you have valuable skills to share.

2. Click on volunteer now button located on the cityteam webpage in the volunteer column. see shorter-term commitments, to satisfy community service requirements, group participation, and individual shorter-term ministry experience. The calendar dates listed there will indicate open positions by day for which we are still recruiting.

3. When you find an opportunity that interests you or meets a need, please click on the signin linkand complete the Volunteer Form. You can now sign up on- line and receive a confirmation by return e-mail

4. Please e-mail (dhouse@cityteam.org) (preferred method) or call Dick House @ 408-232-5606 for any questions you may have regarding this process.

5. When a suitable match is found you will be sent a confirmation notice via e-mail. There is a map located on the summary events page showing the location of the project you have registered for.

By Phone: 408.232.5606
By Mail: 2304 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA 95131
By Fax: 408.453.3295
By E-mail: dhouse@cityteam.org
To volunteer as a church or group, please indicate on the sign in form how many guests you will be bringing with you.
CityTeam Ministries requires that all volunteers
for all events be at least 14 years of age.
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Volunteer Opportunities at:
Rescue Mission
Men's Drug & Alcohol Recovery
Compass Academy
Family Services
Heritage Home
House of Grace
Youth Outreach
Administration

Rescue Mission
1174 Old Bayshore Highway
San Jose, California 95122
408.288.2153
CityTeam’s Rescue Mission is well known as a place to get a hot meal, a shower, a safe night’s sleep and a change of clothes. The mission faithfully serves the community by providing temporary housing and care while sharing the gospel in word and action.

You may contact Dick House at 408-232-5606 or dhouse@cityteam.org(preferred method) to arrange for all Rescue Mission volunteer efforts.


Receptionist (1)
Days & Hours: Flexible days, 6-hour daytime shifts
Duties: Answer telephones, take messages

Administrative Helper (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Flex hours may be arranged
Duties: Telephones, filing, record keeping, sign-ins, general correspondence


 

Men's Drug & Alchohol Recovery Center
580 Charles Street
San Jose, California
408.288.2185
As alcohol and drug addiction create devastating problems, CityTeam Ministries operates a comprehensive residential recovery program for men. This innovative approach has helped hundreds of men achieve victory over the bondage of chemical dependency through counseling, education and faith in Jesus Christ.


Receptionist (1)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday; flexible hours, between 8:00 AM-12:00 midnight; Saturday & Sunday hours also available.
Contact:Dick House 408-232-5606 Duties: Answer phone & questions, give directions, write receipts. Training provided.

Office & Admin Helper (2-3)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, flexible hours
Contact:Dick House 408-232-5606 or dhouse@cityteam.org (preferred method).
Duties: Data entry, complete documents, inventory, filing, answer phones

Kitchen & Dining Room Helpers (1)(2-3)(G)
Days & Hours:

Breakfast shift: 6:00-7:00 am, Monday through Sunday
Lunch shift: 11:30 am-1:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Dinner shift: 4:00-7:00 pm, Monday through Sunday

Contact: Dick House 408-232-5606 or dhouse@cityteam.org (preferred method)
Duties: Help prepare & serve food to homeless & program residents; clean up dining room & kitchen after meals; sort & shelve food
Requirements: Adults only, please. All female volunteer should dress modestly. We strongly suggest that all females be accompanied by at least one adult male.
Note: Maximum of 6 volunteers per shift

Library Helpers (1)(2-3)(G)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday; flex hours
Contact: Dick House 408-232-5606 or dhouse@cityteam.org (preferred method).
Duties: Organize & shelve books; re-stock materials.

Bible Teacher/Discipler/Mentor (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, flex hours
Contact: Dick House, dhouse@cityteam.org.

 

Duties: Engage with program resident for 1:1 Bible study, discipleship and mentoring relationship.

Maintenance Workers (1)(2-3)(G)
Days & Hours: Flexible days, hours
Contact: Dick House, dhouse@cityteam.org
Duties: Assist in facility maintenance, landscape, cleanup, painting, drywall repair, vehicle & machinery maintenance. Good job for fix-it persons or groups with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical skills.

Gardener/Landscapers (1)(2-3)(G)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, flexible hours
Contact: Dick House, dhouse@cityteam.org
Duties: Maintain grounds, trim trees & shrubs, weed control

Drivers and/or Mechanics (1)
Days & Hours: Sunday through Saturday, flexible hours
Contact:Dick House,dhouse@cityteam.org

Duties: Pick up donations; drive clients to meetings, appointments; repair & maintain vehicles
Requirements: Valid Class C California Driver’s License, DMV check and current auto insurance

Workbook Graders (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Flexible; ok to work at home, or at Recovery
Contact: Dick House, dhouse@cityteam.org
Duties: Correct & grade resident student’s Bible workbooks.

Weekend Supervisor (1)
Days & Hours:

Saturdays 10:00 am–6:00 pm &
Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm, OR
Saturdays 6:00 pm-12:00 midnight
& Sundays 5:00-pm-12:00 midnight.

Contact: Dick House, dhouse@cityteam.org
Duties: General supervision of facility and residents

Nurse (1)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday; flexible daytime hours
Contact: Dick House, dhouse@cityteam.org
Duties: Complete health questionnaires for new clients; coordinate doctor & dentist appointments; administer First Aid if needed
Requirements: RN, LVN certification

Medical Lab Technician (1)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday; flexible daytime hours
Contact: Dick House, dhouse@cityteam.org
Duties: Administer & process urinalysis tests; compile reports; training provided

Medical Assistants & Clerks (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: 9:30 am-4:30 pm or any portion thereof
Contact: Dick House, 232-5606
Duties: Assist in medical office; make up charts; take vital signs


   

Compass Academy Learning Center and Career Employment Services
1297 North 13th Street
San Jose, California
408.288.2185
The Compass Academy provides training and basic education skills for clients with special attention to literacy, English, math and computer skills, as well as helping those who never completed high school to achieve their G.E.D.s. Career and employment preparation is also provided.

Contact Lynda Haliburton at extension 3335 or by e-mail lhaliburton@cityteam.org to arrange for volunteer service.


Teachers and Assistants (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday; flexible hours from 8:00-5:00
Duties: Qualified teachers provide instruction in math, English, computer skills to resident clients.

Administrative/Clerical Helpers (1)
Days & Hours: Fridays; flex hours
Duties: Record updates, file copies, general clerical work

Class Nannies (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00-9:30 am
Duties: Provide care for children, ages 1 month-6 years


Family Services
1297 North 13th Street
San Jose, California
408.293.4657
Poverty often turns basic necessities into unaffordable luxuries. CityTeam’s Family Services ministry provides food, quality used clothing and household items to families in need throughout the year.

Donation Receiving & Processing Helper (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00-4:00 pm
Contact: Dick House, 232-5606 or dhouse@cityteam.org.
Duties: Sort, pack, & store donated food & clothing for distribution, inventory control & management, pantry & clothing shop organization.
Requirements: Commitment for at least 1 shift per week over a 30-day period;
up to 5 hours on-the-job training provided.

Food Box Sort & Pack Helpers (1)(2-3)(G)
Days & Hours: Variable, per as arranged
Contact: Dick House,dhouse@cityteam.org
Duties: Sort & pack canned and packaged food for food boxes.

Receptionist (1)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00 pm
Contact: dhouse@cityteam.org

Duties: Answer phones, receive & direct guests, provide directions & other clerical duties

Truck Driver (1)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm & 1;00-5:00 pm shifts.
Contact: Hermie Smit, x3307
Duties: Drive CityTeam truck to pick up and deliver donations; okay to drive own truck
Requirements: DMV check and current auto insurance; valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License to drive CityTeam truck

Ongoing Service Outreach Events (1)(2-3)(G)
Almost every month, Family Services has need for volunteer individuals and groups to prepare for various events throughout the year. For most of these events, volunteers are needed to prepare and set up for the events on the Saturday before the actual event. Preparation sites will vary according to the event requirements. With the Donations Needed lists that appear below come great opportunities for special drives for food, clothing, gift items, etc., as required for the event. To register, please call Dick House at 232-5606 or(preferred)dhouse@cityteam.org.

  • September: Beginning this month and continuing through November, we will provide personal hygiene and grooming items such as soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste, vitamins, diapers, baby wipes to 500 families. Volunteers are needed to sort, pack and prepare packages of personal hygiene items.
    Donations Needed: All sorts of personal hygiene items, as listed above.
  • Monday, October 23: Help prepare for our October 29 Fall Festival , where we’ll provide apples, candy, drinks, kid’s snacks and piñatas to 3,000 families.
    Donations Needed: Apples, wrapped candy, snacks & drinks.

Schedule and details for the annual Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach events will be published separately.


Heritage Home
435 North Third Street
San Jose, California
408.294.1238
Heritage Home houses and cares for pregnant women without resources by providing a safe home, meals, education and counseling in an atmosphere of compassion and unconditional love. Started in 1984, Heritage Home has helped to deliver hundreds of babies safely into the world. Background check required.

Contact Dick House dhouse@cityteam.org, regarding all volunteer efforts.

Teachers (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 Noon
Duties: Teach Bible studies, pregnancy-related topics, life skills,
parenting skills, co-dependence & boundaries and anger management.

Birthing Coaches (1)
Days & Hours: Flexible
Duties: Teach pre-delivery and post-natal care
to expectant mothers

Crafts Instructor (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Monday-Thursday; afternoons
Contact: Honili Sema 408-885-8080
Duties: Teach & demonstrate crafts and related skills, such as sewing, knitting, etc.

Baby Sitters (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Flexible
Duties: Provide care for infants
Requirements: Background investigation


House of Grace
c/o 2304 Zanker Road
San Jose, California
408.885.8080
This residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for women also ministers to homeless, abandoned and battered women. Single mothers with children 5 and under retain custody of their children while enrolled in the program. Staff provides counseling, assistance with continued education, and life-skills training.

You may contact Dick House dhouse@cityteam.org for all volunteer opportunities.

Drivers (1)
Days & Hours: Weekly; flex hours
Duties: Drive clients to & from daily weekday classes; appointments, errands, leisure activities, church services.
Requirements: Background investigation, and valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License, DMV check and verifiable current auto insurance.

Day Care Worker (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Monday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm; other days & times available.
Contact: Honili Sema 408-885-8080
Duties: Provide care for infants & children through 5 years of age.
Requirements: Background investigation.

Crafts & Skills Teacher (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Monday-Thursday afternoons; Friday 7:00-9:00 pm, Saturdays, 7:00 PM
Duties: Teach & demonstrate crafts and related skills, such as sewing, knitting, etc.

Teachers (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, 1:30-4:00 pm
Duties: Teach Bible studies, life skills, parenting skills, co-dependence & boundaries and anger management, relapse prevention


Youth Outreach
2304 Zanker Road
San Jose CA 95131
408.232.5600
Through youth activities, tutoring, leadership development and parent support groups, Youth Outreach provides a positive alternative to hundreds of urban children, ages 6 to 18, and their families. Seeking to build the moral fiber of our youth, Youth Outreach conducts weekly Bible clubs that introduce inner-city kids to Jesus Christ. Youth Outreach also provides tutorial programs, small group activities, crafts, outings and sports. Many opportunities have flexible days and times. We need compassionate and dedicated Christian men and women who can take the time to volunteer and truly make a difference in the lives of our youth.

All persons volunteering with Youth Outreach must:

1. Complete a written application.
2. Come in for an interview.
3. Attend an orientation & training session.

 
You may contactDick House regarding all Youth Outreach volunteer efforts at dhouse@cityteam.org.


 

Youth Outreach General Administration
2304 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95131
408.232.5662
Admin:
email:

   

Campus Locations
   
East Palo Alto
1136 E.l Saratoga Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-327-5057

Days & Times Event
Monday 6:00-9:00 pm Wrap Session (Discipleship Night)
Tuesday 3:00-5:30 pm After-School Program
Thursday 3:00-5:30 pm After-School Program
               6:30-8:30 pm Sports Night
Friday 5:00-10:00 pm L.I.T (Leaders in Training)
Youth Night/PHAT (Praising Him All Times)
Sunday 11:00-2:00 pm Youth Leadership Training
   
Mayfair Community
2010 Kammerer Avenue
San Jose, CA 95116
Manager: Pastor Ricardo Pineda

Days & Times Event
Sunday 5:00-9:00 pm Church Service
Monday 9:30 am Vital Connections
            2:30 pm Elementary Outings
Tuesday 3:00 pm Junior High Club (once per month)
Wednesday 2:30 pm Elementary Club
                 3:00 pm Junior High Boys Bible Study
Friday 3:00 pm High School Hang Time
          4:00 pm Library Club
Saturday TBA Various outings, activities
   
San Jose Apartments
1500 Cunningham Avenue
San Jose CA 95122
408.729.4541
Manager: Hector Barraza
 
Days & Times Event
Tuesday 4:00-5:30 pm Bible Club
Friday 4:00-5:30 pm Music Lessons
   
Las Casitas Apartments
650 Jackson Avenue #1
San Jose CA 95116
408.937.7277
Coordinator: Armando Cruz
 
   

 

   
 
   

Camp MayMac
9115 Zayante Road
Felton, California
831.335.3019

For over 70 years, Camp May-Mac has been making a difference in children and youth’s lives for Jesus Christ. Each year, Camp May-Mac serves over 1,000 disadvantaged, at-risk youths from the greater San Jose-San Francisco Bay Area. These campers receive hope and experience real life change through the beauty of God’s creation, the fun of recreation, the unconditional love of the camp staff, and the light of God’s truth.

 

 



   
Administration
2304 Zanker Road
San Jose, California
408.232.5600
All of CityTeam's support services - Finance, Development, Marketing & Communication, Information Technology, Donation Processing and Human Resources - are located at this address. By providing administrative support, our ministry program staff is enabled to better meet client's needs.

Receptionist (1)
Days & Hours: 2 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contact: Dick House dhouse@cityteam.org
Duties: Answer phones, greet guests & visitors, give directions. Switchboard training provided.

Clerical Helper, Finance (1)
Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, flexible hours between 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Contact: Mary Cairns, x5759
Duties: Assist with filing, data entry, general clerical work.

Marketing Helpers (1)
Days & Hours: Once quarterly, between 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Contact: Michelle Ahlquist, x5701
Duties: Assist marketing staff with labeling, filing and in-house mailing projects.

Volunteer Coordinators (1)
Days & Hours: Flex weekdays, 2 to 3 hour shifts or more, as available
Contact: Dick House, 232-5606
Duties: Assist in placing volunteers in various ministry programs, arrange schedules, provide documents & tracking

Safety and First Aid Instructors (1)(2-3)
Days & Hours: Flex weekdays, between 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Contact: Pete Schipper, 232-5618
Duties: Teach various safety topics: First Aid, CPR, emergency breathing, safe lifting, ergonomics, emergency evacuation, etc.