Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have a disability, making people with disabilities the largest minority group. The Health and Disabilities department advocates for people with disabilities of all ages in the greater Santa Clara community. The following are volunteer times and information for the Winter 2023 Quarter:
Senior connection
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JW HOUSE
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Senior Connection is a great way to connect with elderly in our community at Live Oak Senior Center! We play bingo, engage in amazing conversations and learn from a generation with so much wisdom to offer. They are so grateful for the time we spend together, and it’s so much fun!
Times: TBD |
Art of the Heart is a program where musically inclined volunteers perform for senior citizens, those who are developmentally disabled, isolated pediatric patients & low-income adults.
Times: TBD |
repro health + planned parenthood
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special olympics
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COming soon...
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Sydney shelbyDepartment Coordinator | sshelby@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hello! I am Sydney and I am from Los Angeles California. I am currently a third year student studying biology with a minor in health! I am excited to be a part of SCCAP to begin working toward some kind of ASL education at SCU! I am also just excited to be immersed in a community of such passionate young adults who want to make a difference!
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Sophia IrincoProgram Coordinator | sirinco@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! My name is Sophia and I am a second-year Neuroscience major with a Biology minor. Being pre-PA, I am passionate about forming a space that implements intersectionality into healthcare, education, and advocacy. Other than SCCAP, I am also a part of Barkada, the Filipino and Filipino-American club on campus, and Rho Psi Eta Professional Pre-Health Sorority. Outside of my professional passions, I enjoy cooking and I love R&B and soul music!
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Claire KrebsProgram Coordinator | ckrebs@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers I am a sophomore at SCU majoring in Political Science and Child Studies. I'm from Boulder, Colorado and love all things outdoors! Hiking, backpacking, and skiing is my jam. I also love discovering new music and new places- I am always down to explore! Through SCCAP, I am excited to expand my understanding of pressing and ongoing issues on our campus and beyond. I look forward to collaborating with others in efforts to create a better, more just community.
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Cassi BullProgram Coordinator | cbull@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers I am a Sophomore double-major in Child Studies and Psychology, with hopes of eventually working with children with disabilities. I am excited to bring this passion to the Special Olympics Program this year! I love to crochet, hike, and indulge in all things related to music (listening, attending concerts, playing piano, singing, etc.). On campus, I am a part of the SCU A Cappella group Supertonic, the University Honors Program, and, now, SCCAP
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Sharmila BhattProgram Coordinator | sgbhatt@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! My name is Sharmila Bhatt and I am currently a junior majoring in Psychology with double minors in Real Estate and Women & Gender Studies. For me, cooking is like a love language which is why I am super excited to join SCCAP this year and support the JW House by cooking meals for families of patients being treated nearby. In my free time, I love doing a bunch of things including playing guitar, backpacking, photography, and driving through the Santa Cruz Mountains!
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This could be you...Reproductive Health Program Coordinator
SCCAP is hiring fall 2023! We have one open position on the neighborhood perspectives team. Check out the pages for our other departments to see if they are hiring. Interested? Apply using this link.
Questions? Contact: gadavis@scu.edu |
