14120 Beach Boulevard, Suite 210
Westminster, CA 92683
Telephone: (714) 899-6849 • Fax: (714) 899-6851
E-mail: volntrex@aol.com
Web Site: www.ocvolunteerexchange.com
Executive Director: Mary Yorba

Branch Office: None

Programs and Services:

• Community Volunteer Program
  The Exchange recruits, interviews, and refers volunteers of all ages and walks of life to nonprofit agencies, schools and local governments who have registered their needs with our office. The skills, interests and talents of potential volunteers are then matched with the requirements of several agencies.
  Contact Person: Allura Eckhert, (714) 899-6849

• Court Referral
  As a direct court order or an alternative to court-ordered fines and/or incarceration for misdemeanor offenses, the Court assigns clients to give a number of supervised hours of community service. The program provides millions of dollars worth of work to the state, county and local governments, saving taxpayer dollars. This can be a positive experience for the client, through the opportunity to help others; and the nonprofit organization, by receiving the services of a much needed volunteer.
  Contact Person: Virginia Nuñez, (714) 899-6845

• Misty’s Closet Boutique
  Our goal is to increase the self-sufficient life style and earning potentials of low income individuals in Orange County. By providing suitable work place clothing and referrals, we render more people with the tools necessary for obtaining success at interviews and developing self-confidence in the workplace. Misty’s Closet now has a store-front, located at: 6454 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA.
  Contact Person: Daris Birt, (714) 898-8756

• We Can Program
  Volunteer Exchange is a member of the We Can program that promotes localized self-empowerment in social problem solving situations. The Collaborative meets the first Wednesday of every month and it’s open to all nonprofit organizations, community groups and individuals in the County of Orange. The program was instrumental in the 1996 “All America City” award to Westminsterr.
  Contact Person: Mary Yorba, (714) 899-6849

• Information Referral
  The Exchange performs a referral function for directing resources to the appropriate organization or family. Upon availability the Center coordinates the distribution of excess material goods, equipment and furniture to local nonprofit and families.
  Contact Person: Barbara Romo, (714) 899-6849

• Holiday Program
  In collaboration with civic groups, businesses and/or corporations, Volunteer Exchange coordinates collection and distribution of Christmas and Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families.
  Contact Person: Ron Huntley/Jennifer Perez, (714) 899-6849

• Housing Program
  Volunteer Exchange has partnered with ACS and the County of Orange Social Services Agency to assist Welfare-to-Work participants locate, procure and retain safe and affordable housing. Volunteer Exchange provides specialized services to address prevention and risk reduction; short term and emergency needs; and, transitional-to-stabilized housing. Participants must be enrolled in Cal WORKS to be eligible for housing assistance through this program.
  Contact Person: Sandie Sallans, (714) 899-6849

• Project Impact
  Project Impact is one of the few projects that has a complete impact on the family life and life within the community. Rather than incarcerate a juvenile that has made their first mistake, Project Impact intervenes by developing a curriculum based upon family, community, controlling anger, working with authority and developing self esteem. Volunteer mentors are assigned to the offended and the offender must successfully graduate from the ten-week program. By and through our volunteer assigned “Crisis Intervention Counselors” juveniles interact with authority and their parents or legal guardians and commit to attend the extensive community rebuilding program. Everyone wins. No legal fees, no court fees, no jail fees assessed to the cities. “One more given a second chance to live.”

  This program is endorsed by educators, sociologists, community leaders, law enforcement, probation and the court system. It is this program that invests in a child’s future and a project that has a positive impact upon and within our community.
  Contact Person: Clyde Weinman, (714) 392-6849

Annual Special Events: None

Other Information: Funding for the Center’s programs is through grants, United Way, individual and corporate donations, and in the case of the Court Referral Program only, through fees.

Helping others in Orange County!