Please consider volunteering for any of these important programs that serve individuals with a variety of special needs.
Swim Instruction and Supervision a t local private pool to condition a small group of children teens to be better/stronger swimmers. Four Tuesdays, 5/14 – 6/4; 3:45 – 5 pm. contact Claudia @ 805/452-8490.
SB Forester Baseball Camp: June 12 – 14, 10 am til Noon at Girsh Park. Buddy and/or lead games and activities for boys and girls aged 5 – 22 years old with physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities . Support a child to be successful practicing baseball skills lead by the SB Foresters and Challenger Coach and Field Staff. Lead FUN summer games, relays and Activities.
Just two hours of FUN – but very rewarding!
Contact retta slay at 805/452-9039 or [email protected]
“Wheelin” in the Summer Celebration -BIkes, Trykes and Scooters: Friday, June 7th from 3 – 7 pm: Support children and teens with disabilities to learn and practice basic safety to prepare them for summer. We will celebrate the start of summer with a open ride, BYOW – Bring Your Own Wheels rodeo along with DJ, Games, Activities, BBQ, Snow Cones and Ice Cream!
Instruct and Assist on Safe Riding Practices on our local bike paths. Small groups of volunteers and approved riders with disabilities will be launched on our local bike paths working towards safe recreational riding and independence. Location to be determined. Details out soon.
Buddy Walk and Festival – June 15th at Chase Palm Park, 11 – 4: Help needed to staff craft and activity stations to festival participants. Contact April Craddick at 805/403-8855.
ALOHA Spirit Bash – Fundraiser for Challenger Little League, July 27th, 11 – 4pm at Eilngs Park Festival field. Sell tickets prior to event, Distribute fliers, Get info out on Facebook, social netwprl sites, Staff Challenger Information table, Teach Hula Lessons before and at the event, Etc
Next Chapter Book Clubs:
Volunteers needed to train to facilitate a book club for individuals with intellectual disabilities (children, teens and adult groups). We train 2 volunteers for a group of 5-8 members that meet one hour weekly up to 12 weeks, or as many chapters are in a given book. Clubs meet in public locations such as coffee shops, libraries, mall courtyards, parks, etc. Book clubs are up and running so that you may visit one to see what to learn what to expect.
A Summer club could meet two times a week, or more, just to shorten the amount of time it will take to complete at book and work into your vacation schedule. We are flexible and work around volunteer schedules. Weekdays, weekends, day or evening are all perfect times to lead a group.
Contact Jennifer Feeney , [email protected] for details and upcoming trainings.
FALL Program Dates (partial list)
Flag FootBall or Cheer: Sept through November, Saturday mornings
T-Ball and Baseball : Sunday afternoons from 3 – 4:30 Fields behind Page Youth Center
MONSTER Ball – October date to be determined, probably 10/19 or 10/26
Dance OR Yoga – Mondays and Thursdays from 4-5 pm
Please check our listings on www.sbSNAP.org. Jump in to help anytime you are available.
If you would like to offer a program or service to individuals with special needs, please let us know.
Thank you,
Retta Slay
