Volunteer
Purpose
The purpose of Mika’s Volunteer Department is to offer opportunities to act, love and walk within the community of Costa Mesa.
Procedure:
- Download volunteer forms and submit by email or mail them to our office address located at the bottom of the application
- Schedule a visit to the Mika office or program site for an interview and tour
- Visit a Live Scan location to be fingerprinted before volunteering begins
Any volunteer inquiries should be emailed to info@mikacdc.org or by calling our office.
Opportunity
Step Up!
Step up intensifies Mika’s focus on equipping leaders to build communities with VISION. Our redesigned youth format give students an increased opportunity to grow in community with one another and key adult role models. Along with discipleship and academics, we are focusing on 4 key enrichment areas: art, health, financial literacy, and leadership development.
When:
Monday – Thursday
4:00 – 5:30pm (K – 5th Grade)
6:00 – 7:30pm (6th – 12th Grade)
Where:
Maple Ave. - Maple Learning Center
Center St. - Hope Community Center
How Often:
1 ½ hours per week for an academic school year (Sept – June)
Contact:
Teresa Ornelas
949-645-0075
Mentoring
Be someone significant in a student’s life by showing them your day to day life. Mentoring a child can be a difference that changes his/her life and yours.
Commitment: Minimum 1 year commitment
ESL – Teach English as a Second Language
English classes are taught by volunteers in each of Mika’s target communities. ESL curriculum is used; experience is preferred but not required
Date/Time: Days and times vary based on volunteer availability
Commitment: 1 hour a week for 12 weeks
Internship Opportunities
Contact: Keturah Kennedy
949-645-0075
