Volunteer Experience:
Each student is required to volunteer three hours (3) of their time working directly with people with disabilities. The volunteer work should preferably be involved with recreation related programs or activities. Examples: City Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Dept., Group Homes, Special Olympics, Easter Seals, etc. Please note that this assignment can be completed anytime throughout the five- week session and be submitted before the above due date. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT! Each student will submit a typed report detailing the experience and include the following information:
1. Name of agency or program
2. General description of people receiving services (i.e., adult or children, male or female, range of ability, etc.)
3. The services being offered
4. The staff and effectiveness of services
5. Your overall view of the experience.
Please submit your assignment into your VISTA PRM 326 Assignment Box.
Volunteer Agency Contact List (Flagstaff Area)
Flagstaff Therapeutic Recreation
Center, Cogdill Recreation Center– phone: 779-0037
NAU Disability Support Services, Jane Mulrooney – Coordinator, phone: 523-8773
Best Buddies - (Making One-To-One Friendships Between College Students and People with Mental Disabilities)
Once you have completed the assignment in this Module, you should:
return to Class
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