Service Opportunities

BUILD

Agency Name: BUILD

Contact Person: Hillary Fernandes

Address: 449 15th St. Suite 310
City: Oakland CA 94612
Telephone: (510) 353-4094
Fax: (510) 271-7944
E-mail: hillary@build.org

Website: www.build.org

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1. Number of students that can be placed in the organization at one time:
   30
2. Hours/days students can volunteer:
   3:30-5pm on Tues or Wed 5:30-7pm on Tues, Wed or Thurs.
3. Populations the students will be working with:
   Freshmen in High School
4. Service categories for the proposed projects:
   Program Support/Development, Special Events
5. Students will be supervised by:
   Annie Pellegrini
6. Description of any specific skills, preparation, or training required:
   Mentors provide guidance and facilitate teams of 3-5 students (freshmen) in their efforts to define a business idea, write a business plan, and create an accompanying slide presentation. The year culminates in a business plan competition before a panel of judges drawn from leading Bay Area academic, business, and investment communities. Mentors work in conjunction with BUILD staff and teachers to round out the business learning and projects that the students undertake.
7. Do students need fingerprinting or background checks?
   Yes
8. What type of clothing should students wear?
   Professional Dress
9. Description of the project(s): Program Support: This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated student who is interested in pursuing a career in social entrepreneurship, teaching, youth development, or marketing. Build mentors can expect to gain a number of valuable skills, and a lasting relationship with their mentees.
   Special Events: Students in winter & spring quarter classes can assist with planning and preparation for BUILD's signature end-of-year celebration.
10. Are there specific health and safety risks associated with the student's specific work assignment?
    No
11. Has there been any history of violence, environment hazards or other health and safety risks on the site?
    No
12. What safety precautions would you recommend for students working at your site, if any?
    none
13. Will students ever work unsupervised with clients? If so, under what circumstances?
    No
14. Outline any specific risks involved in this placement, both to CSUEB students and population served.
    None
15. Are the buildings, restrooms and offices ADA compliant and fully accessible for students with mobility impairments?
    Yes
16. Is parking available near the building?
    yes
17. Does the work require lifting, standing, or other physical requirements?
    no
18. Are repetitive fine motor skills required (for example, writing and typing)?
    no
19. Are the workspaces comfortable?
    yes
20. Are breaks allowed, especially for stretching or moving about if necessary?
    no information available
21. Has the organization employed people who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired?
    no information available
22. Are materials such as handouts, forms, and orientation booklets fully accessible?
    yes
23. Can the organization provide services such as interpreters, captioning, materials in large point font or auditory format?
    no information available
24. Is there a designated person in the workplace that employees can talk to about disability issues and possible need for accommodations?
    no information available

Please contact Mary D'Alleva if you have any questions.