- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Therapeutic Recreation Services - Social-Lites
ORGANIZATION: City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Social-Lites
Fridays
1/13-2/10, 2/24-3/24
5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Volunteers are essential to providing quality services to the residents of our community. Volunteers are there to assist with set up, supervision of participants with disabilities, provide hands-on assistance during activities, and clean up. Volunteers must be registered with the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Dept. by completing the volunteer application process. Contact Lauren Council at lcouncil@santaclaraca.gov or (408) 615-3169 to become a volunteer.
About the program:
Step out on Friday nights! Community, social, and leisure education is the focus of this group for
individuals with disabilities. Spend time with friends; organize group outings, activities, and special events; strengthen life skills in money management and social etiquette. Two to three outings are planned per session. Transportation is not provided. This club is designed for the independent, higher functioning individual. Participant must be able to attend and interact with minimal supervision, and/or independently direct staff for assistance. (12:1 ratio)
More opportunities with City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department
Location:
1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Santa Clara is to promote a living and working environment that allows for the best quality of life by serving the community with resourceful, efficient, progressive and professional leadership.
Description
The City has developed municipal park facilities in order to provide its residents with a variety of recreation programs and services. Facilities include the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club, Community Recreation Center, Senior Center, Youth Activity Center, International Swim Center, Reed Street Dog Park, and Skate Park. Ulistac Natural Area, a 40 acre open space park on the former Fairway Glen golf course, opened in 2001. Counting the Golf and Tennis Club's 155 acres, Santa Clara's 38 parks, playgrounds and open space now totals nearly 450 acres.
The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for:
* managing and maintaining the City's beautiful park system, recreation facilities, pools, and cemeteries
* providing programs, services and activities that enhance residents’ lives and contribute to the health and wellness of the community
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1303 Fremont St.Santa Clara, CA 95050
DATE POSTED
May 4, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Special Needs
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- fingerprinting