VOLUNTEER CENTER OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY

2060 University Avenue, Suite 212
Riverside, CA 92507
P.O. Box 5376, Riverside, CA 92517-5376
Telephone: (951) 686-4402 • Fax: (951) 686-7417
E-mail:mesalvadorvcrc@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.informriversidecounty.com
Executive Director: Mary Salvador

Branch Offices:

Program Location
Ombudsman Program Hemet
515 Kimball Avenue
Hemet, CA 92343
(909) 929-0196
Ombudsman Program Desert
1729 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Suite “K”
Palm Springs, CA 92664
(760) 318-0669
Alternative Sentencing Program Banning
County Administration Ctr.
135 N. Allessandro Street
Banning, CA 92220
(909) 922-7201
Alternative Sentencing Program Blythe
Riverside County Probation Dept.
240 No. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 921-7960
Alternative Sentencing Program Hemet
County Administration Center
1330 S. State, Ste. A
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(909) 487-2650
Alternative Sentencing Program Indio
Riverside County Probation Dept.
47-671 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
(619) 863-8415
Alternative Sentencing Program Perris
2560 N Perris Blvd, Ste #N1
Perris, CA 92570
(909) 940-6744
Alternative Sentencing Program Palm Springs
Riverside County Probation Dept.
3255 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Room 101
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-2120
Alternative Sentencing Program

Temecula
Southwest Justice Bldg.
41002 County Center Dr
Bldg. A, Ste #225
Temecula, CA 92592

Alternative Sentencing Progam: TEMPO (Teen Education Mentoring Options) Lake Elsinore
31760 Casino Drive
Lake Elsinore, CA 93530
(909) 245-4891
Alternative Sentencing Progam: TEMPO (Teen Education Mentoring Options)

Perris
515 E. 7th Street
Perris, CA 92570
(909) 657-2174, Ext. 256

Shared Housing

Hemet and Outer Areas
James Simpson Center
305 E. Devorshire
Hemet, CA 92543
(909) 652-3591

Programs and Services:

  • Volunteer Connection
    The Volunteer Program matches the interests of volunteers with community needs and consults with agencies to provide technical expertise, training and advocacy for volunteerism.
    Contact Person: Belinda Jones, (909) 686-4402

  • HELPline
    Established in 1968, is staffed by 90 highly trained volunteers to assist people in crises and help educate the public regarding suicide.
    Contact Person: Gina Gutierrez, (909) 686-4402

  • Inform Riverside County
    Inform Riverside County is designed to connect people to appropriate resources and intervene in problematic situations before the crisis stage.
    Contact Person: Gary Madden, (909) 686-4402

  • Transportation Access Program (TAP)
    The Transportation Access Program distributes bus tickets to seniors, disabled and truly needy through other agencies for doctor appointments, shopping trips, or other needs.
    Contact Person: Dennis Underwood, (909) 686-4402

  • Alternative Sentencing Program
    Alternative Sentencing Program provides placement for people assigned community service hours by the courts, Calworks, community service while not employed; a Teen Education Options Program (TEMPO), Electronic Monitoring-Home Detention Device, and the monitoring of domestic/anger management cases for the courts.
    Contact Person: Enedina Luna, (909) 686-4402

  • Long Term Ombudsman Program
    Linking seniors and long-term care residents with information and assistance and problem resolution that will empower them to attain the greatest quality of life while deterring elder abuse.
    Contact Person: Denise Underwood, (909) 686-4402

  • Shared Housing
    Linking home providers desiring to supplement income with low-income alternative housing seekers.
    Contact Person: Ofelia Wilson, (909) 686-4402

Annual Special Events:

  • Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
    Annual reception honoring area volunteers.

  • Grandparent’s Day Flower Sale
    Fundraiser for long-term care ombudsman program.

  • Nonprofit Conference
    Training for nonprofit management.

  • Gaelic Gala
    St. Patrick’s Day auction/dinner benefit.

Other Information: None


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