Single Marine Program P.O. Box 555020 Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

SMP 02 Oct 15

From: Cynthia Smartt, SFD Admin Assistant, MCCS, Camp Pendleton To: SgtMaj Helms, SgtMaj MCI West–MCB CamPen

Subj: SMP Month Meeting Minutes

1. A SMP meeting was held on 01 October at the 24 Area SMP Landing Zone. The SMP Vice President called the meeting to order at 1330. List of those in attendance is provided on the sign in sheet (attachment 1).

2. Danielle West - SMP Coordinator - Last month’s minutes can be found at www.mccscp.com under the recreation / SMP tab.

3. SgtMaj Helms – SgtMaj MCIWest-MCB CamPen – • Unable to attend this month’s meeting

4. Lawrence Herbert – Bachelor Housing – • Talked about the importance of reporting issues for the barracks. • Asked if there were any questions or issues to report. No issues were brought forth. • For more information on any barracks issues or questions, Contact Mr Herbert at (760)815-5547 or (760)725-0811.

5. Marketing information to pass - • MCCS is interested in your opinions with usage of programs, services, recreation and shopping experiences aboard Camp Pendleton. Your opinion matters! Please take the MCCS survey for your chance to win a $500 MCX Gift Card, (2) $100 MCX Gift Card or a four-pack with overnight stay to Knott’s Berry Farm, plus all participants will receive a coupon for Panda Express aboard Camp Pendleton. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mccscpSURVEY • Sept 22-Oct 8 – Operating Hours Adjusted for Base Fuel Stations. For detailed schedules and the fuel stations affected, please read mccscp.com/inspections • Sep – Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. Recognize the signs for help. Be The Lifeline, more info mccscp.com/suicide-prevention • New Sea View Room Buffet Lunch Days. Wed, Catfish Wed $11.50, Thu, Chef’s Special $10 and Fri Italian Feast Fri $10, closed Mon-Tue. For more Info visit mccscp.com/food • Sep 21-Nov 17 – Vandegrift Blvd Lane Closure. 7th St and Vandegrift Blvd in the 22 Area, inside Northbound and Southbound lanes are closed for through traffic from 8:30am-3pm for crosswalk improvements. • Military Child Care (MCC) is a Department of Defense (DOD) website for military families seeking childcare. More info mccscp.com/familycare • Tue Sep 29 – World Famous Clydesdale Horse. Bring the Family! Pacific Views MCX from 4:30pm-6pm • Oct 3 – MEET UFC Champ Rampage Jackson at Pacific Views MCX from 5- 6pm. Then go watch pay per view UFC 192 Fight at SMP 22 Area Center from 5-6 with Monster Energy samples food and drink. Fight starts at 7pm Rampage will stop by to watch. • Oct 7 - USAA Commanding General’s Cup Tactical Athlete Challenge. Earn points toward Unit Rec funds. Info mccscp.com/athletics or mccscp.com/getfit • All October - The Haunted Grounds at the Paintball Park. Live action zombie hunting. Info at HauntedCP.com

6. Pete Davis – Base Magistrate - • Talked about the D.I.R.T. program • The program is designed to promote safety and moral for off road riders. For more information on the program contact Mr. Davis at 760-725-5074 or 760-505-USMC

7. Scott Becherer – Navy Marine Corps Relief Society – • Talked about the society and its offerings. o 0% interest loans are provided for several situations o Quick Assist Loans up to $500 o Financial Education Briefs o Financial worksheets, budget for baby workshops, visiting nurse and thrift store. • For more information or to make an appointment, there are two locations to help: Mainside office: 760-725-5337 or SOI office: 760-725-7497.

8. LtCol Lopez – FMD – • Talked about the importance of preparing for rain season. Gutters, ditches, etc. must be cleaned out in order to prevent flooding. • Make sure to utilize the self-help program and also the units AFM team. • Make sure to continue to recycle. The recycling efforts help bring money back to the base. • Questions: o Can individual units put in requests for QRP money? Yes, contact your area commander for support and a written request must be submitted. o Can personal AC units be permitted for use in the barracks? No, per BO 11330.2K, pg. 10, paragraph 8c, personal or window ac units are prohibited. o Bldg. 14012 had rooms flooding during the last rain storm; can we get help with that issue? Yes, please call and submit a work order, also utilize the self-help program. Make sure the issues are getting reported o Who is responsible for taking care of the maintenance issues with regards to the AC units? Contractors are assigned to take care of those issues. We have had some issues with the contractors and are modifying those situations. o What is the priority for Work orders? Work orders are classified into 3 different categories: EM, UM and CM. EM work orders are considered emergencies and have 2 hours to respond to and 24 hours to correct the problem. UM work orders are considered urgent and have 5 days to address and correct the problem. CM work orders are considered corrective and have 30 days to address and correct the problem.

9. Roxanne Casinio – MCCS Combat Fitness – • Talked about the Tactical Athlete Challenge (TAC). o The event will be held on 07 October at the 11 Area CFT field on Mainside. Registration is from 0730-0830. This is a CG’s Cup event. Come out and participate to earn points for your unit. o There will be 3 event courses to participate in. 4 person teams composed of 4 males or 4 females. There will be awards for 1st – 3rd place.

10. SSgt Prange – MCCS Retail, Food, Leisure Hospitality & Services – • There are new bowling specials at Leatherneck Lanes • Boingo Wireless will be conducting a focus group. Come out and give your opinion. • The vending machines that are in your areas, if there is any particular product that you would like to see in the machines, call vending services at (760)725-5428. • Visit the scuba center for all your diving needs. Classes are offered in a variety of different levels. For more information call (760)725-5910. • The Paintball park offers introductory rates and group discounts. Visit the Paintball Park for a day of fun. More information can be found at mccscp.com/paintball • Pro Custom is now available here at the Pacific Views MCX. For any custom work you would like done to your vehicle, call Pro Custom at (760) 430-8165. • There are many volunteer opportunities available through FLHS. Call (760)725-5496 for more information. • On October 3rd at the 22 Area SMP Recreation Center, come meet Rampage Jackson from 1700-1800.

11. Cpl Castro Rivera: • Old Issues: None. • New Issues: None.

12. Volunteer Opportunities and Upcoming Events/Trips - Subjects discussed were in SMP agenda. (Attachment 2)

13. Conclusion - Next Meeting will be held 05 November 2015 @ the 33 Area SMP Recreation Center, bldg. 3348.

14. If you have any questions please contact: SMP President: Cpl Castro Rivera SMP Coordinator: Danielle West at 725-6722

Respectfully submitted by: Reviewed and approved by: Cynthia Smartt SgtMaj Scott Helms Admin Assistant, SFD SgtMaj, MCI West – MCB CamPen

Camp Pendleton Single Marine Program

AGENDA Thursday, October 1st, 2015 @ 1330

SMP Executive Council Members Cpl Herbert Castro Rivera President [email protected] Sgt Erin Maloney Vice President [email protected] LCpl Dena Dolson Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] Sgt John Agregado Scribe [email protected] Cpl Monica Rios Member at Large Cpl Antonio Willis Member at Large [email protected]

SMP Staff Danielle West SMP Coordinator, 725-6722, [email protected] Travis Zeller 21 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-2019 [email protected] Jessica Swenson 22 SMP Rec. Center Manager [email protected] Eddie Hadley 24 SMP Landing Zone Manager, 763-0026 [email protected] Sendi Barrett 33 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-4988 [email protected] Kylie Harrison 41 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-7124 [email protected] Jessica Page 43 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-5205 [email protected] Chad Fredericks 53 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-7857 [email protected] Lowell Muenchau 62 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 763-4354 [email protected]

1330 Sgt Maloney • Introductions • If you have not signed in please do so, we ask that everyone present at the meeting including FROs and guests sign in. Make sure you sign in on the meeting sign in sheet not the facility sign in sheet. • If you brought an appointment letter please turn it in at this time. • SgtMaj Helms is unable to attend this month’s meeting.

1330 Sgt Maloney – Introduces Bachelor Housing Representative (760)430-4708.

1335 Sgt Maloney – MCCS Marketing information to pass • MCCS is interested in your opinions with usage of programs, services, recreation and shopping experiences aboard Camp Pendleton. Your opinion matters! Please take the MCCS survey for your chance to win a $500 MCX Gift Card, (2) $100 MCX Gift Card or a four- pack with overnight stay to Knott’s Berry Farm, plus all participants will receive a coupon for Panda Express aboard Camp Pendleton. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mccscpSURVEY • Sept 22-Oct 8 – Operating Hours Adjusted for Base Fuel Stations. For detailed schedules and the fuel stations affected, please read mccscp.com/inspections • Sep – Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. Recognize the signs for help. Be The Lifeline, more info mccscp.com/suicide-prevention • New SeaView Room Buffet Lunch Days. Wed, Catfish Wed $11.50, Thu, Chef’s Special $10 and Fri Italian Feast Fri $10, closed Mon-Tue. For more Info visit mccscp.com/food • Sep 21-Nov 17 – Vandegrift Blvd Lane Closure. 7th St and Vandegrift Blvd in the 22 Area, inside Northbound and Southbound lanes are closed for through traffic from 8:30am-3pm for crosswalk improvements. • Military Child Care (MCC) is a Department of Defense (DOD) website for military families seeking childcare. More info mccscp.com/familycare • Tue Sep 29 – World Famous Clydesdale Horse. Bring the Family! Pacific Views MCX from 4:30pm-6pm • Oct 3 – MEET UFC Champ Rampage Jackson at Pacific Views MCX from 5-6pm. Then go watch pay per view UFC 192 Fight at SMP 22 Area Center from 5-6 with Monster Energy samples food and drink. Fight starts at 7pm Rampage will stop by to watch. • Oct 7 - USAA Commanding General’s Cup Tactical Athlete Challenge. Earn points toward Unit Rec funds. Info mccscp.com/athletics or mccscp.com/getfit • All October - The Haunted Grounds at the Paintball Park. Live action zombie hunting. Info at HauntedCP.com

1340 Sgt Maloney – Introduces Scott Becherer, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, (760) 725-5337, [email protected]

1345 Sgt Maloney – Introduces Teresa Graham, MCCS Youth Sports, (760)725-4188, grahamta@usmc- mccs.org

1350 Sgt Maloney – Introduces LtCol Lopez, Facilities Maintenance Division, (760)763-8730, [email protected]

1355 Sgt Maloney – Introduces Roxanne Casinio, MCCS Combat Fitness, (760)763-5407, casiniorg@usmc- mccs.org

1400 Sgt Maloney - Opens floor for old or new issues

Old Issues:

New Issues:

1415 Sgt Maloney – Introduces SSgt Frazao, MCCS Retail, Food, Leisure, Hospitality and Services Representative, (760)763-9592, [email protected]

1420 Sgt Maloney – Volunteer Opportunities- See attached volunteer information sheet for all events

• 10/7 - 0900. Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity School Beautification Project. Volunteers will help beautify two on base schools with landscaping projects. 0900-1200, civilian attire. Water will be provided. All volunteers will provide their own transportation. Volunteers will work side by side with Home Depot vendors.

• The Paintball Park is gearing up for Haunted Grounds at the Paintball Park on Camp Pendleton. It will run every Friday and Saturday evening in October. They are currently looking to fill numerous positions and thought it would be a possible opportunity for units to raise money or for individuals to get some extra cash or need volunteer opportunities. They are looking for people who would be able to work every weekend, but if units would like to sign up for specific weekends that is a possibility. For questions and of interest, please call (866) 985-4932. For event information, visit http://thepaintballpark.com/hauntedgrounds/

1425 Sgt Maloney – Upcoming Events/Trips – See attached Calendar and newsletter for all events

1430 Sgt Maloney – Area Breakout Meetings

1445 Sgt Maloney –Meeting conclusion -Next meeting: Thursday, November 5th @ 1330 at The 33 Area SMP Recreation Center, Bldg. 33607.

If you are a new rep please stay behind and meet with the SMP coordinator to answer questions and go over duties of an SMP rep.

Meetings for the remainder of the year:

November 5th – 1330 at 33 Area SMP Recreation Center, bldg. 33607

December 3rd – 1330 at 22 Area SMP Recreation Center, bldg. 22174 Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856

This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members and their families and does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD and USMC do not monitor or control and are not responsible for the listed organization.

Date(s) & Organization Times POC Contact Information Notes

We are looking for one or two people to run some organized sports intramural games 2x/week during the students’ lunch period down in 9/28/15 - Jenny Morgan Cesar Chavez Middle the PE area. Volunteers who have experience with the rules/game of 11/6/15 (760)966-4900 School soccer, flag football, or basketball. 6 week period of time (flexible with 1045-1145 [email protected] time period). Any age for volunteers- someone who can work with teens while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

We are looking for young men and women to support all facets of the

9/30/2015 - festival including security, transportation, logistics, box office. The San San Diego Film Festival http://www.sdfilmfest.com/about/volun 10/4/2015 Diego Film Festival is produced by our non-profit entity, San Diego Film teer/ Foundation.

The Paintball Park is gearing up for Haunted Grounds at the Paintball Park on Camp Pendleton. It will run every Friday and Saturday evening (866)985-4932 in October. They are currently looking to fill numerous positions and Camp Pendleton http://thepaintballpark.com/hauntedgro thought it would be a possible opportunity for units to raise money or 10/1-31/2015 Paintball Park unds for individuals to get some extra cash or need volunteer opportunities. They are looking for people who would be able to work every weekend, but if units would like to sign up for specific weekends that is a possibility.

Picture this event. Dressed up like their favorite super heroes, parents and children run together through a super hero themed 2K obstacle course. They defeat villains while leaping over tall buildings, crawling Natalie Alegre Super Hero Obstacle 10/3/2015 through “toxic” tunnels and navigating 20 obstacles throughout the (760)602-7511 Race 0730-1230 park. More than 90 volunteers are needed to assist these dynamic duos [email protected] throughout the race. You might be assigned to the Tower Run, the Web Crawler or even the Wrecking Ball. Spend the morning having as much fun as the racers.

On Saturday, October 3rd, at Holiday Park (Chestnut Street and Pio Pico, Carlsbad, CA 92008) , ALL DAY, Carlsbad Rotary is putting on their annual Oktoberfest. The AHLF needs volunteers for this event. For every volunteer we provide, we receive $25 an hour, and we only have 30 of Carlsbad Rotary Club 10/3/2015 [email protected] our 75 shifts filled! We will be giving you a free meal ticket when you check-in, if you sign up for a 3 hour shift. It is a fun event so grab some friends and sign up today! If you would like to sign up and hear about different shifts please email Morgan.

National MS Society office 12121 Scripps Summit Dr., Suite 190 San Diego, CA 92131 On a beautiful San Diego morning, we will need help assembling over 3000 goodie bags to help support the National MS Society- Pacific South Jonathan Oravsky 10/3/2015 Coast Chapter's Bike for Multiple Sclerosis(MS). Presently, there are National MS Society (619)987-5371 1000-1600 about 400,000 men, women, and children in the United States who [email protected] have Multiple Sclerosis and through support of this event, we can further research in order to combat the condition. Come join us at 2nd Platoon North County to help a great cause and end the fight against MS POC for this event is me with the same information provided. Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856

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Need about 10 Marines on Friday (October 9th) from about noon- around 4PM for set up. Also, about the same number of people on Maggie Schuur REINS Annual Hoedown Monday the 12th from 9-noon for breakdown. We would also love if 2 10/9/2015 (760)731-9168 October guys could come DURING the event (Saturday the 10th) to greet people www.reinsprogram.org as they drive in and direct them where to go. I will have to give you times on that at a later date, but it would probably start around 3pm.

10/16/2015 1500- Kelli Scibilia Kelly Elementary School 1900 Need volunteers to set-up booths, work booths during carnival, work in (760)688-6436 Fall Carnival 10/17/2015 haunted house, and break down at end of carnival. [email protected] 1100-1900

Darcy Clevenger Pizza provided for volunteers. Letters of appreciation and Ivey Ranch Elementary 10/16/2015 (760) 419-1591 acknowledgment of volunteered time will be provided at the end of Harvest Festival 1430-2200 [email protected] clean-up.

Sandy Hnyla North Terrace School needs up to 90 volunteers to assist with the North Terrace School 10/16/2015 (904)655-0854 haunted house and the clean up. If interested in volunteering contact Harvest Carnival 1530-2100 [email protected] Sandy.

Pumpkin Plunge Set Up - Help staff get ready for this family Halloween 10/17/2015 Natalie Alegre event with pumpkins in the pool. Pumpkin Plunge Set Up 1300-1630 (760)602-7511 Pumpkin Plunge Clean-up - Help tired staff deflate the bounce house, & Clean Up 1900-2100 [email protected] put away the bones (plastic ones) and get the pool ready for swimmers in the morning.

Ranch Santa Margarita y Las Flores Ranch House aboard MCB Camp Pendleton (next to the air station aboard Camp Pendleton) has a need Camp Pendleton Mike Lewis for 10 volunteers to work on Oct 17th from 0730 – 1730 (shifts Historical Society Day at 10/17/2015 (760)505-3865 available) in support of the Camp Pendleton Historical Society the Ranch House [email protected] Fundraising Event. Will need assistance with parking of vehicles, helping Docents, and some minor setup/tear down. Food and a General Officer LOA will be given to all volunteers. Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856

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All volunteer RSVP's need to be received by COB Monday, 19 October 2015. 1. Trunks - Looking for people interested in hosting a "trunk" for the event. Participants would be in charge of decorating their vehicle trunks with family appropriate Halloween decorations and/or themes. Participants must also provide their own pre-packaged candy/treats. Jaime Farrell - [email protected] 5th Marines 10/19/2015 We estimate around 300-400 children to participate in the event. Kristy Turpin - [email protected] PLEASE NOT PEANUT PRODUCTS. There will be also be a contest for the best decorated "trunks". 2. Event Volunteers - Looking for people interested in helping to run the event. Responsibilities include set up, break down, beverage station, popcorn station, volunteer check in, costume contest and trunk contest registration, etc.

Volunteers needed to help with the Monster Mash Carnival. We will Hope Elementary School 10/23/2015 Jamie Miller have game station booths that need to be manned and could use help Monster Mash 1630-2030 [email protected] with set-up and tear down. We would love your help and support! We hope to see you there.

Come help us with our biggest fundraiser of the year! We need Clarence Lobe Lori Clark volunteers to help with the Fall Festival Carnival. We will have 10/23/2015 Elementary School PTA [email protected] inflatables that need supervisors, a dunk tank, and other booths that 1530-1930 Fall Festival (714)746-2611 need to be manned. We would love your help and support! Volunteers will get food and a Letter of Appreciation. We hope to see you there.

Calavera Middle School in Carlsbad is requesting volunteers for their Red Ribbon Week events during the week of October 26-30. Volunteers Jill Anderson are needed to come to the school during the kids lunch hour from Calvera Middle School 10/26-30/2015 [email protected] approximately 12:15-1:15 on October 26 & 28th. They would like to get the volunteers to motivate the kids and encourage physical activity by playing football, basketball or other game related exercises at lunch.

The San Onofre School, the elementary school located on the north end of the base is looking for volunteers. We are holding our Annual Fall Erin Hussey San Onofre Elementary Festival on Friday October 30th from 5:00 - 8:00. We are looking for 10/30/2015 [email protected] School Marines to volunteer their time for set-up, running of booths, and clean- (949)874-7712 up. In exchange for their time and effort we will present with a letter of recognition outlining their time commitment.

Positions are available on the following days: Monday, November 23rd, Kristen Heffington Tuesday, November 24th, Wednesday, November 25th and Thursday, Oceanside Turkey Trot 11/23-26/2015 (760)434-5255 November 26th. If you have a large group that would like to volunteer [email protected] together, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator. Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856

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When you become a coach, you become a very special person in the life of each member of your team. Go ahead, pay if forward. November through February. Make a real difference in the life of a young boy or Basketball Coach November - Sue Irey girl. Coach coed team in 1st and 2nd grades, boys in 3rd – 8th grade or Community Centers in February [email protected] girls in 3rd – 9th grade. There will be a one-hour practice each week at Carlsbad a time that fits your schedule beginning Nov. 9. Basketball games last one hour on Saturdays and start in December. Practices and games are held at community centers in Carlsbad.

Strong Marine Volunteers Needed at Heritage Park Village Museum. Heritage Park Village Museum is nearly finished renovating the historic buildings that offer visitors the opportunity to “step back in time” and glimpse Oceanside at its incorporation in 1888. Marines were among the volunteers that worked to bring this Park into existence during our country’s bicentennial celebration in 1976. The Park is made up of representative and historic buildings; including the original Oceanside Heritage Park Village Terry Ann Larson Jail formerly used for its holding cells by the Camp Pendleton military Flexible Museum 951-239-2355 police. The museum furnishings and artifacts were removed from many of the buildings and put into storage to enable renovations and remodeling. Now that they have completed some of this work, they need to return the furnishings to the buildings. They are in need of 4-6 strong Marines to lift and move some large and heavy glass display cases from storage in the Livery Stable to their respective buildings onsite. It will probably not take more than four hours of work; the day and time is flexible, however, they need help as soon as possible.

Mondays - Big Brother Big Sisters of San Diego is looking for active duty and civilian 1430-1530 or volunteers for our Operation Bigs program which takes place on all 5 1500-1600 elementary schools on Camp Pendleton. In our program, the Big Wednesdays - Brother and Big Sister volunteers meet with their Little Brothers and 1300-1400 or Cory Schurlock Big Brothers, Big Sisters Little Sisters for one hour one day a week (times and dates are the same 1330-1430 858-746-9178 of San Diego every week) at the child’s school site. During that hour the Big and Tuesdays - [email protected]. Little matches do activities such as play board games, do arts and crafts 1500-1600 or projects, or just run around outside, playing ball, throwing Frisbees, 1540-1640 jumping rope, and other fun activities! These are the days and times we Thursdays - 1540- meet each week during the school year 1640 Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856

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The Fisher House provides a "home away from home" at no cost for families of patients admitted for medical care at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton or affiliated medical centers. We offer comfortably furnished rooms with bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, living, dining, laundry and play rooms. The home provides free temporary lodging so Kiana Bright Fisher House Camp military families can be close to their loved ones during a medical crisis. On going (760)763-5308 Pendleton Fisher House is available to families of active duty, retired and veterans [email protected] from all services including the National Guard and Coast Guard. Our Fisher House has a full-time staff but depends on volunteers and voluntary support to enhance daily operations and program expansion. Please consider volunteering your time to help our courageous service members and their families.

Camp Pendleton Robert Warrick Veterans Memorial On going [email protected] Various services are needed Garden 760-730-2349 10-15 hours per James Burnham Volunteers must be at least 21 year old and committed to following a Voices for Children month [email protected] child's case for 18 months Judy Next Step Service Dogs On going [email protected] Various services are needed 760-438-9190 Steve Henschel Needs motivated volunteers to assist with landscaping duties for the Calvary Chapel On going 760-535-5181 elderly Paul Durrance Rancho Santa Margarita [email protected] Needs a volunteer to act as the webmaster y Las Flores Docents 760-586-5383

3rd Monday of each month Deacon John Fredette 7-8 volunteers are needed to help the elderly carry food boxed to their The Angel Depot beginning in 760-758-4100 ext 132 cars. March

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Stephen Keith Flexible Various services are needed great students) 760-901-7533

Guardian Angels for Catherine Crain On going Various services are needed Soldier's Pets [email protected] The Pegasus Rising Gary Alder - 310-699-4758 Volunteer horse caregivers water, feed and clean up after their 14 On going Project [email protected] Polish Arabian horses twice daily.

Habitat for Humanity Riverside is looking to build homes for veterans in the city of Jurupa Valley. In partnership with California Department of Habitat for Humanity Luis Munoz On going Veteran Affairs, Habitat for Humanity Riverside will build 26 new, Riverside 951 -787-6754 ext 118 Energy STAR rated efficient single-family residents dedicated to habitatriverside.org veterans and families of the fallen. Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856

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Celeste Chavira Navy Marine Corps [email protected] Need volunteers for Caseworker and Client Services Assistant positions. Relief Society Elizabeth Wyman [email protected]

Need volunteers for tutoring, homework helpers, donation pickup, Melissa Alcazar mentors, tax preparers, administrative assistance. North County Lifeline On going [email protected] Also need volunteers to help with the strawberry festival in Vista and the wine festival in Encinitas. Military Special Needs http://militaryspecialneedsnetwork.com On going Various services are needed Network /page/volunteer-to-help Blue Star Families, a national non-profit, whose mission is to "Support, Empower and Connect" military families with each other, is seeking volunteers aboard Camp Pendleton and the surrounding area. They Kerry-Ann Ellington Blue Star Families On going have several different programs that would benefit from additional [email protected] volunteers; they include: Operation Appreciation, Military Kidz Club, Books on Bases. Each program has different capacities in which to volunteer in.

There are a lot of chores to do there and only a few volunteers. The animals have to be cared for whether volunteers show up or not, and Ali Nusbaum Fallbrook Animal many of the current volunteers are seniors. They often find it difficult On going 760-731-0580 Sanctuary to stay to a regular schedule. Most of the chores involve cleaning and alinusbaum@msn.com washing, not the most exciting type of chore, but one that is required daily. Dog walking would also be helpful.

Seeking a small group of dedicated mentors willing to work with 8th Fallbrook Union Bill Billingsley grade students who have past behavioral and or social/emotional Elementary School On going [email protected] difficulties, many reside in very poor families with a single parent in the District home.

Community Resource Center is seeking volunteers that can help with event breakdown for their Fall Equinox gala and their soccer season. The Fall Equinox gala is in September are times and days to be Community Resource www.crcncc.org determined. Los Angelitos de Encinitas is seeking two soccer coaches. Center http://www.los-angelitos.org Soccer coaching experience is not a must, just knowledge of the game is needed. Overall, we are looking for male role models for low-income youth.

Sunrise Youth Care Center in Escondido is in need of a few mature men who would be willing to mentor their boys. They especially need men Sunrise Youth Care Ana who are of African American and Hispanic descent. They prefer men Center Escondido (760)521-5295 who are in their 30's-40's, and men who perhaps grew up in foster care or were in trouble with the law before they turned their lives around. Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856

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Have you ever wanted to volunteer with teens and young adults with special needs? Do you have a desire to help others? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you. This group helps teens with special needs (such as autism) learn the dynamics of building friendships, social skills and self-expression through fresh and creative avenues. Drawing on peers and professionals from the music community, this group experiences music recording, instrument exploration, improvisational songwriting, drumming and other projects based on the interests and [email protected] Banding Together needs of the group. This pilot program will involve a total of 6 jam (619)299-1411 sessions, and volunteers (peer mentors) must be able to attend all six sessions to sign up. Each Jam Session will feature a special “rock star” guest musician and will be facilitated by board-certified music therapists. Peer mentor will help nurture inclusion opportunities for this special group. Each peer mentor will be paired with a teen as a buddy for the duration of the six sessions and must attend a mandatory training session prior to the first group. This opportunity will be once a month on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm starting in the fall of 2012.

You want to volunteer?—L.I.N.K.S. wants to help! L.I.N.K.S. makes volunteering easy, fun and fit into your schedule! There are so many ways to assist! Volunteer at LINKS sessions as a behind-the-scenes “timekeeper” or build your communication and public speaking skills as a “mentor.” Perhaps donating homemade treats is more your style—join the LINKS Hospitality Team. If you have a busy schedule, L.I.N.K.S. On going 760-725-9052 LINKS will work with you to find a way for you to exercise your creativity, utilize your organizational skills or people skills on your own timetable. LINKS is run by volunteers, so come build your legacy with the Camp Pendleton LINKS Team. It’s a great way to learn, network, build your resume and have a blast doing it. Take the first step and register for LINKS for Spouses at 760-725-9052!