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Coast Literacy
Program for Adults Volunteer tutors help adults learn to read. Free,
one-on-one assistance. College of the
Redwoods 1211 Disabled Services................................................................. 962-2638 Community college. Contact
Admissions & Records. See www.redwoods.edu. For students with disabilities, Disabled Services
accommodates a student's disabling condition and empowers him/her to
successfully participate in the educational experience. Counseling/advising,
instructional assistance, testing, accommodations, note-taking, adaptive
equipment/aids, etc. Adaptive physical education classes – both land and
water. Literacy
Volunteers of Willits Tutors help adults learn to read. Public two-year community college. Apply on-line or contact Admissions & Records.
See www.mendocino.edu. For students with disabilities, the Disability Resource
Center (DRC) assesses student needs and helps to provide accommodations (from
technology aids to personal assistance) to allow equal access to education.
The DRC is in Room 1000 of MacMillan Hall on the Ukiah Campus. GED/high school diploma, learn to speak English, citizenship
class, LVN program, and a variety of other classes for active adults. See www.ukiahadultschool.net. Ukiah Literacy Tutors help adults learn to read. Assessment and individual employment planning; educational
and skills training; and entrepreneurial planning and development for
eligible native American Indians, Alaskans, and Hawaiians living in Department of
Rehabilitation Provides services, training, and advocacy resulting in
employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with
disabilities. Special programs include "Personal Goal" and
"Homemaker" services for blind and low-vision individuals.
Eligibility: Permanent physical or
mental disability. Call to apply or visit website. See www.dor.ca.gov. Employment
Development Department – Workforce Services Located
at the following Mendocino Works Employment Resource Centers: 631 S. Orchard,
Ukiah.......................................................... 463-5710 221 S. Lenore,
Willits............................................................ 456-3782 Free job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance,
state disability insurance, employment and training, special program for
veterans. See www.edd.ca.gov. Employment
Development Department - Unemployment Insurance Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-300-5616 Toll-Free TTY................................................................ 800-815-9387 Unemployment insurance. Experience
Works.............................................................. 467-5952 Toll-Free
Regional Office................................................. 800-288-1324 Assists low income seniors age 55+ to transition into the
workforce through temporary paid training assignments at public and nonprofit
agencies in the community. Supplemental intensive training is individually
designed to enhance skills related to employment goals and obtaining a job
outside the program. Call office for pre-application paperwork. See www.experienceworks.org. Mayacama Employment Service Job placement program that enables a business to diversify
its workforce by hiring people with disabilities. Mendocino Works Employment Resource
Centers Fort Bragg TDD.................................................................... 964-8124 Ukiah TDD.................................................................... 800-735-2929 221 S. Lenore,
Willits.................................. 800-521-9950
or 456-3700 Willits TDD .......................................................................... 456-3783 The Mendocino Private Industry Council serves as the operator
for Mendocino Works’ three “one-stop” locations. Each hosts a collaborative
of human service agencies offering comprehensive employment and training
services to job seekers and businesses. Computer stations, resume help,
resource library, free to the public. See www.mendocinoworks.org. Pinoleville
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Vocational training, counseling to Native Americans with
disabilities. See www.pinoleville-nsn.us. Recreation & Physical Activity Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-777-0369 Discount passes for parking and camping in state parks for
people w/disabilities, people age 62+, and some veterans. See www.parks.ca.gov
to download application or learn about Volunteer Park Host positions. Fishing Licenses Reduced-fee or free fishing licenses. Eligibility: Age 65+ or
American Indian and meet low-income criteria; or honorably discharged veteran
with 50% service-connected disability; or meet vision loss, mobility
impairment, or developmentally disabled criteria. Call, or e-mail request to: LRB@dfg.ca.gov; Include your name, mailing
address and the type of application (reduced fee, free one-year or free
five-year) needed. See www.dfg.ca.gov. Note: Volunteer
Opportunities These organizations connect volunteers to appropriate
service agencies or those in need in the community. Senior centers, community
centers, food banks, hospices and other service providers listed throughout
this directory also depend upon and welcome volunteers (e.g. for thrift
stores, etc.). Coast Literacy
Program for Adults Tutor adults who are learning to read. Community
Resources Connection (CRC) Provide "neighbor to neighbor" help on the Foster
Grandparent Program Provide individualized attention and mentoring to children
with special needs. Participants receive stipend and meal. Eligibility: Age 60+, limited income, willing to
volunteer 20 hrs/wk. See www.ncoinc.org. Health Insurance
Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Provide free and objective information and assistance in
dealing with Medicare, HMOs, long-term care insurance, and other health
insurance issues. Volunteers receive training. Literacy
Volunteers of Willits Tutor adults who are learning to read. Assist with supportive services available to people living
with HIV/HCV. See www.mcavn.org. OASOC - Senior
Peer Counseling Program Receive training and provide free, in-home peer counseling
for seniors. Ombudsman Program
of Visit
and advocate for residents of nursing and residential care homes. Receive
training to investigate and resolve problems and complaints made by or on
behalf of residents. Retired & Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP)/Volunteer Network Links volunteers age 55+ with available volunteer
opportunities.
Also, search by zip code at www.1800volunteer.org
for local positions. Senior Companion
Program Provide individualized attention to frail, homebound elders
in Ukiah or Willits.
Eligibility: Age 60+, limited income, and willing to
volunteer 20 hrs/wk. Ukiah Literacy Tutor adults who are learning to read. Willits Action
Group 221-D Recruits and places volunteers with local non-profits or
with community projects. Connects people with community gardens that provide gardening
experience and a share of the produce. Some gardens give volunteers vouchers
that can be used to purchase produce at the farmers market. |
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