The close involvement between coordinator, program director, faculty advisor, agency representative, and participant promotes the sharing of new ideas and experience to continually strengthen the offerings of each issue area. Students participating in SOS will be carefully matched with an agency and will generally serve two to five hours a week. Important components of the experience include both orientation and training regarding agency issues, and on-going reflection giving students the opportunity to identify how the service experience impacts their education and values. To View more quotes, Click Here . Participants develop a mutual friendship with a resident of Eventide Nursing Home, exchanging new perspectives and developing a vital link to the community.
Participants actively provide quality child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Participants assist hospital staff in daily duties and patient care ranging in all areas of the hospital. Participants work at the shelter doing intake, preparing meals, assisting live-in volunteers, and interacting with residents. Participants answer emergency calls and provide information referrals. Participants help in developing child care programs, working as shelter assistants, and interacting with incoming women and families. Participants work with developmentally disabled people, creating a friendship and mentor relationship.