2. Presenters: Sharon Drosos C.P.R.P. Volunteer Coordinator [email_address] Dorothy L. Jones BT, C.P.R.P. Volunteer Project Specialist [email_address] 1 P www.trbh.org
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4. “ We are individuals, we are your children, your mothers and fathers, your brothers and sisters. We come together from different backgrounds, different situations. Some of us held jobs from all the rungs of the corporate ladder. Some of us sacrificed years protecting our county. No matter where we come from, we were humbled due to circumstances beyond our control. Our dreams and fears held us captive. We felt like a burden. Our dreams and fears don’t hold us captive anymore. By volunteering we are free, we have worth. Giving of our time frees us of our burdens. Being able to make a difference changes us for the better. We aren’t asking for recognition. Though when given it we shine even brighter. We are a group of individuals who only want to make our world a better place. WE ARE THE TRIPLE R VOLUNTEER CORPS” BY: CHARLEY GREENE In the words of a volunteer …
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8. APPROXIMATELY 20% OF THE POPULATION IS DISABLED IN SOME WAY. A person who experiences a physical or mental impairment which has a significant long term adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day to day activities is disabled. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE DISABLED?
9. Disabled people experience exclusion from mainstream volunteer opportunities due to: environmental, attitudinal and organizational barriers… rather than the affects of their impairments.
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17. Y ASK YOUR DISABLED VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT AN ACCESS AUDIT OF YOUR BUILDINGS.
18. AREAS OF INTEREST TO BETTER UTILIZE DISABLED VOLUNTEERS THROUGH SERVICE LEARNING EFFORTS AND CREATIVE TRAINING FOR THE STAFF
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24. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT PEOPLE WITH MENTAL, DEVELOPMENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ARE UNAWARE OF RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY… HOW CAN WE BETTER REACH OUT TO THEM?
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29. Triple R Volunteer Corps … .is on the move…. …… .Activities Overview Maricopa County Animal Control - Provide basic animal care: walking, feeding and maintaining cages. Given opportunities to watch surgical procedures and training methods. Volunteer is still in position on her own no longer supported by Volunteer Program. Capri Nursing Center - Calling Bingo for the elderly New Life Center - Help with clothing distribution and general upkeep of their Goodyear facility Arizona Humane Society - General animal clean up, maintaining cages, washing out feeding containers Immanuel Gardens Nursing Center – Assisted Activities Director with activities for the elderly and assisted the maintenance crew. St. V i ncent de Paul Mesa and Phoenix - Helping feed the homeless on the food line, cleaning tables, distributing water and cleaning up afterwards. Indian Steel Park Tree Planting - One time activity planting trees at the renovated park. .
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