Work Permit
  • Work Permit  

    Students under the age of eighteen (18) must have a work permit on file with the school and their employer.  IT’S THE LAW!
    Once you are hired, stop by the Counseling Office for an Intent to Employ form or CLICK Link ⇒ Intent to Employ
    Download, fill out, sign, and RETURN to Mrs. Chaidez in the front office. For questions, email Mrs. Chaidez at jchaidez@fjuhsd.org 
     

    In order to be granted a Work Permit, the student must meet the following criteria:

    Grades:

    Have a 2.0 or higher GPA.

    The student's graduation status isn't in jeopardy.

     

    Attendance:

    The student should have good consistent attendance.

  • General Information: 

    Young Workers Health and Safety Information

    This site contains the basics about young worker health and safety for both teens and parents and has a link to a downloadable fact sheet "Are You A Working Teen?" in both English and Spanish. 
    Please visit http://www.youngworkers.org/ for more information

    Youth Employment Services

    Youth Employment Service (YES) teaches youth and young adults ages 16-24 the skills needed to secure and maintain meaningful employment  and offers programs that help young people improve their employability, career choices and quality of life. For more information visit: http://yesworks.org/  

    Youth Employment Program

    Assists youth ages 17-24 through skill building in support of developing their individual education and employment goals. For more information visit: www.ocapica.org


    Resume
     
    Attached below is a Resume template that will help students create a personalized resume to assist in their job search. Students may also use the resume builder in Naviance.
     
    The following link will help with resume and employment resources. 
     

      http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/careers/resumes/writing-resume-with-no-work-experience

     

     

  • Volunteer

     

    Websites for Community Volunteering

     

    Volunteer Match  Search for volunteering opportunities by location or by keywords describing the opportunity.

     

    Idealist- Action without Borders  Site to find volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships, and organizations working to change the world since 1995.

     

    Volunteer and Intern OC  Provides information on interning and volunteering with a variety of Orange County agencies/departments.

     

    United We Serve  A nationwide service initiative that helps meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. This initiative aims to both expand the impact of existing organizations by engaging new volunteers in their work and encourage volunteers to develop their own "do-it-yourself" projects.

     

    Youth Service America  YSA  improves communities by increasing the number and the diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in substantive roles.  Founded in 1986, YSA supports a global culture of engaged youth committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership, and achievement. 

     

    Websites for Family Volunteering

     

    Box Project  Volunteers are paired with a family living in rural poverty in America and send boxes of needed supplies about once a month.

     

    Points of Light Foundation  Organizes a National Family Volunteer Day and offers tips on volunteer projects through its FamilyCares Program.

     

    Warming Families  Donates blankets and other items to homeless shelters and offers tips on ways families can help the homeless.

     

    Websites for Countywide Service Opportunities

     

    American Cancer Society  A variety of volunteer opportunities are available, ranging from helping at a special event to providing clerical help in a local office. 

     

    Assistance League  Assisteen Program - Assisteen membership is open to young people in grades 7 to 12. The aims of participation are to develop a sense of community responsibility, self-reliance, personal responsibility, poise, public speaking and leadership skills.

     

    Blind Children’s Learning Center- Santa Ana  Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. A variety of opportunities are available, such as preparing classroom activities, assisting with feeding at mealtimes, reading stories, and helping with arts and crafts,

     

    Boys and Girls Clubs of America  Find a club local to you for the most current volunteer opportunities in your area. 

     

    Casa Youth Shelter – Los Alamitos  Provide assistance at the shelter, help with special events or volunteer labor for service as requested.

     

    The Children’s Museum at La Habra – La Habra  Volunteer orientations are offered every 4 months. Visit the website to read the different volunteer job descriptions and to download a volunteer application.

     

    City of Huntington Beach  Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Visit the website for more information.

     

    City of Irvine Animal Care Center  Minimum Age 18 – opportunities at the shelter or special events.

     

    Council on Aging- Teen Connections Friendly Visitor Program  The minimum age is 14 years or a freshman in high school. Offers student volunteers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while earning Community Service or Service Learning credits towards graduation.

     

    Earth Resource Foundation  Youth and teens of all ages are welcome to volunteer. Earth Resource Foundation is seeking students that care about the environment and want to learn how to be part of the solution not the problem.

     

    Environmental Nature Center (ENC) - Newport Beach  Many opportunities are available, such as Habitat helpers, Junior Naturalist, Student Service Learning and Senior Projects. Eagle Scout and Girl Scout projects are also available. 

     

    Families Forward - Irvine  Various volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals. Applications are available online with more information.

     

    Girls Incorporated of Orange County  Become a Homework Helper and Academic Tutor, assist with National Girls Inc. programs and curriculum, facilitate a sports or physical activity program, coordinate a music, art, dance, or drama activity, organize specialty workshops for girls, be a guest speaker and share your expertise with our teen girls.

     

    Human Options – Irvine  Volunteers must be 16 or older to volunteer at the Center for Children and Families Program. Those 18 years and older can volunteer at the emergency shelter or Second Step programs. 

     

    J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center- San Juan Capistrano  Work with children and adults that have disabilities by leading the horse or side-walking with a rider during therapeutic horseback riding lessons. Help with grooming and tacking. No previous experience of working with horses is required. 

     

    Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Orange County Chapter  There are countless ways to get involved. Please get in touch with your local chapter.

     

    Laura’s House – San Juan Capistrano  Laura’s House is a non-profit organization that works to prevent and reduce the incidence of domestic and family abuse through shelter and support programs, education and outreach. Volunteers may help in the thrift store, provide administrative office support, and assist with other special projects. 

     

    Maternal Outreach Management System (MOMS)  Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to work on site.   All ages and groups can participate in off-site activities. Individuals can provide computer and office assistance, help with special projects and the resource room.  Groups can organize diaper drives and baby showers, collect baby items, and put together children’s backpacks with school supplies. 

     

    Mercy House Transitional Living Shelter  Opportunities include helping at special events and donation collections. 

     

    Oak View Family and Community Centers- Huntington Beach  The Children’s Bureau, a non-profit agency, is currently operating the Oak View Family and Community Center. They are working with city staff and other community partners to offer a variety of recreation, education, human and family services to the families of the Oak View area.

     

    Orange County Exploring Programs  The age range from 14 - 20 years of age. Exploring offers exciting opportunities – the chance to actually sample a career or profession while volunteering.  Learn what it would be like to be a pilot, a firefighter, a police officer, a graphic designer, a biologist, an engineer and more.  Career specialties include:  Animal Care, Auto Mechanics, Aviation, Business, Community Service, Dental, Ecology, Fire and Emergency Service, Jr. Lifeguard Program, Law Enforcement, Medical, Military, Mortuary Science, Music, Safe Rides, Social Services, and Workability.

     

    Orange County Rescue Mission  Volunteers must be 13 years of age to volunteer. Any volunteer under the age of 17 will need adult supervision.  A variety of opportunities is available and can change from month to month.  Please contact us for more information.

     

    Orange County Food Bank – Garden Grove  Assembling food boxes for children and seniors

     

    Orange County Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House Volunteer, Ronald McDonald Family Room Volunteer, Cook Meals for Families staying in the Ronald McDonald House. For more information, view the volunteer opportunities online.

     

    Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park – Santa Ana  Zoo docent opportunities are available for volunteers 18 and older.  Special events and zoo monitoring opportunities are available for volunteers 16 and older. Clerical opportunities are available for volunteers 16 and older.  Visit the website for more information.

     

    Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County - Irvine  Youth and adults of all ages can participate with opportunities for individuals and groups of up to 45 members.  Opportunities are not available for court-ordered volunteers.

     

    Shadetree Partnership, Inc. - Irvine  Youths 10-16 years may volunteer when accompanied by an adult. Teens 16+ may volunteer without adult supervision.  Groups of up to 200 volunteer members are invited to volunteer.  Court-ordered volunteers will be considered – infractions may not involve drugs, alcohol or any type of violence or abuse.

     

    Shanti OC – Lake Forest, CA  Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older. Provide office assistance for Shanti Orange County which serves those living with HIV/AIDS, helping them to survive their diagnoses, become as healthy as possible and live the rest of their lives with dignity and resilience.

     

    Special Olympics Orange County  Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Opportunities are available for families and groups.

     

    St. Jude Medical Center- Fullerton  Student volunteers (high school and college students) provide support to patients, visitors and staff, from the nursing units to the information desks. The minimum age requirement is 15 years old and a sophomore in high school.

     

    Think Together- Costa Mesa, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin  Teens are invited to volunteer, youth 12 and younger may volunteer if they are accompanied by an adult.  Work with at-risk youth in the following areas – tutoring, mentoring, and assisting with homework and enrichment activities. Youth volunteers can also become an office aide, help with public relations/marketing and much more.

     

    YMCA of Orange County  Volunteer opportunities vary by location and position. Please visit the website for more information.

     

    Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center – Huntington Beach  The minimum age to volunteer is 18. Our mission is to educate the public about man's impact on the environment and mitigate that impact through care and rehabilitation of native wildlife.