Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers are needed to assist people with disabilities in our basketball program. Some volunteers play along with the participants and some supervise or give instruction.

Some Project HAPPY participants play wheelchair basketball.

There will be one day of required volunteer training on Saturday, February 13th, 2010. The first day of program will be Saturday, February 20th. Reference required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Project HAPPY

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Sports & Recreation This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests People with Disabilities Sports & Recreation This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Group/Corporate Groups Welcome Teens Welcome Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X Afternoon X Evening

Contact Person: Penny Shaw, Project Director, (212) 772-4613, (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

425 East 25th Street Manhattan, NY 10010 (See a map)

Directions:

The Brookdale Campus of Hunter College is located on East 25th Street between 1st Avenue and the FDR Drive.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 6 train at 23rd Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10-15   Nearest Bus Stop: M15 on 1st Avenue or M23 on 23rd Street and 1st Avenue, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

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Volunteer Shifts
	Volunteer shifts: Saturday: 3-4 hours between 10am and 4pm. Spring term 2010: February 20th through May 15th

5 Overall Experience   
An enlightening experience that shows the will, determination & strength of the human character

Words can not desribe what I've gained. posted by Galvatron1 on September 27, 2006