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Light of Hearts Villa

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Light of Hearts Villa

Semester

Fall 2009

Dates

Sunday, September 20, 2009 to Sunday, December 06, 2009

Days:

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Negotiable

Time

12:30 PM to 2 PM

Details:

A Cleveland Catholic Charities Program through Catholic Community Connection, Light of Hearts Villa is a senior supportive residential living facility committed to serving seniors with grace and integrity through quality, affordable services. Established by the Vincentian Sisters of Charity in 1989, Light of Hearts strives "to provide an enhanced, enriched and improved quality of life for older adults and their families."

Service participants interact with residents following their noon lunch hour through recreational activities such as bingo and checkers, as well as through "friendly visits" and conversation.

Transportation Provided? # available for Transport 6

Maximum # of Participants Per Date: 6

This activity is restricted to students enrolled in the following courses:

This activity is preferred for students enrolled in the following courses:

FYS 84 SEM - Jerry Sabo, S.J.
Introduction to Philosophy 101-56 - Mariana Ortega
Introduction to Religious Studies (60) 101-60 - Sheila McGinn
Introduction to Religious Studies (63) 101-63 - Sheila McGinn
Introduction to the OldTestament (51) 200-51 - Sheila McGinn

Estimated Time Travel 30 minutes

Self Placement?

Contact Person:

Susan Timmons

Title:

Residential Life Coordinator

Telephone:

440.232.1991

Activity Types:

Elderly and Senior Care Facilities
Voluntary Service
COURSE FYS (Multiple Instructors)
COURSE RL 101/200 (McGinn)
OAI 3 (Kaczmarczyk)
COURSE PL 101 (Ortega)
OAI 2 (Terrell)
OAI 1 (Arons)

Background Checks are:

Required Preferred Not Necessary

Needed:

Weekly

Location
283 Union Street Bedford , OH 44146
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Will agency conduct and pay for background checks?
Yes No
TB Certificate Required?
Yes No
Special Training Required?
No Yes - Orientation on first day of service
Does your agency/organization provide secured off-street parking for volunteers?	Yes No
Will volunteers be expected to transport clients in their own vehicles?	Yes No
Will volunteers be exposed to lead paint, asbestos, or other hazardous products?	Yes No
Will volunteers be exposed to human blood or bodily fluids?	Yes No
Will volunteers work with power equipment/tools?	Yes No
Does your agency/organizaiton provide direct supervision of volunteers?	Yes No
Will volunteer be trained by the agency in emergency procedures?	Yes No
Will volunteers work unsupervised with children or individuals with disabilities?	Yes No
Is your facility wheelchair accessible?	Yes No
Is your agency able to provide reasonable accommodations for volunteers with disabilities?	Yes No

Days of Service :

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009	NO SERVICE--Fall Break
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009	NO SERVICE--Thanksgiving Break
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sunday, December 06, 2009