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“Handicapables” Host
What
Volunteer Center:
Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
Posted By:
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
  Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Description:
Handicapables is a support and enrichment program for disabled adults who meet twice a month on Saturdays. One time is for lunch, Mass, and entertainment hosted by one of the Catholic Churches of Santa Clara County. The second monthly meeting is primarily social and could be a field trip. Volunteers are needed to arrange for the host site, prepare lunch, arrange for entertainment, lead or assist with activities such as bingo, and escort members and socialize with them. Contact the coordinator for the schedule to volunteer for any part of one or more meetings. Appropriate for individuals as well as groups such as a Youth Group.

When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Mar 18, 2009 - Mar 18, 2010
Time of Day:   Morning , Afternoon
Week Day(s):  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sat
Hours Needed:   4 (per session)
Time Details:   Twice a month on Saturdays. One time is for lunch, Mass, and entertainment hosted by one of the Catholic Churches of Santa Clara County. The second monthly meeting is primarily social and could be a field trip.

Where
Location: Contact Info:
San Jose, CA 95120
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Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   5
Special Requirements:   The ideal location for this program is if the Handicapables Host would arrange for the group to meet at their parish. That way it is easier to arrange the program - for example reserve a room, request a the Father to speak during mass, and obtain parish volunteers to assist with preparing lunch, setting up the room, and leading entertainment and activities.
Volunteer Options:   Group Activity Family Appropriate Older Adult Appropriate Youth Appropriate RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Minimum Age Requirements:   From 15 to 18 , Over 18

Interest & Skill Area

Population(s) Served
Families
Ethnic Groups
Immigrants/Refugees
Low Income/Public
Assistance Recipients
Racial Groups
Learning Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Emotional Disabilities
Young Adults
Adults
Older Adults
   
Social Issue(s) Addressed
Community/
Organizational Development
Health
Human Services
Mental Health/Crisis Intervention
Mentoring
Recreation


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Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
1922 The Alameda, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 247-1126   -   www.vcsv.us