Volunteer Center of Kern County

Contact Person: Ms. Brenda Ratliff, Executive Director
Address: 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Phone: (661) 631-4808
FAX: (661) 631-4804
Email: bratliffvc@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.volunteercenter.info/

Description of Organization:
The Volunteer Center of Kern County was established in February 1972, celebrating 30 years of service to the community in 2002.

The Volunteer Center of Kern County, Inc. is comprised of six agencies functioning as one central location for volunteerism efforts in Kern County:

  • Volunteer Exchange Program: Volunteers ranging in age from pre-school to 54 years of age.
  • RSVP - Senior Corps Program: Senior volunteers who are aged 55 and above.
  • Court Referral/Community Service Program: An alternate sentencing program utilized by court and probation in lieu of incarceration and/or fines.
  • Christmas Clearinghouse and Adopt-A-Family Program: Assisting families that are in need of a food basket during the holidays.
  • Volunteer Activities: Calendar of Special Events and Activities for Volunteers and the Community.

Literacy Programs:

  • Read To Me Program

Program Specifics:

  • Target population: Children ages 5-8 (Grades K-3)
  • Days of operation: Program operates two times per week
  • Hours of operation: Varies by site – session takes 30 minutes per class
  • Target Communities: Greater Bakersfield with sites at Frank West school, Stella Hills school and Orangewood school.

How Results are Measured:

  • Oral reports
  • Teacher feedback

Estimated numbers served:

  • Unknown

Other notes of interest:

  • Program seeks books, publicity, donations and volunteers

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