Interprofessional Service Learning
Community Placement Sites
Winter 2016
"We make a living by what we get, but we
make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill
Community Health
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
www.csswashtenaw.org
Supervisor: Lisa Gdaniec, LLMSW
Site Manager
2500 South Main St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Email:
Site Information:
CSSW is a social service provider offering a range of programs including food assistance, homelessness prevention, family therapy, Medicaid/Medicare assistance, and adult day programs.
Tasks:
Students will assist the Oaks Adult Day Program, which provides activities and companionship for adults who cannot stay home alone (due to dementia, mental, or physical disabilities). About 75% of participants are considered “low income.” Students will assist with games, music, and crafts while engaging participants in conversation. Students will gain perspective on the operations of an adult day program and have many opportunities for client contact. Students will also receive training on medication management issues, elder abuse, and substance abuse in older adults.
Requirements:
Students will need to be available for a group orientation on Wednesday, January 27th at 1:30pm-2:30pm. During orientation students will choose their placement days/times and turn in their information form, which they will receive when notified about their placement.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm (up to 6 students)
*For CSS, FLEX means that you will choose a 2 hour block within the listed options AFTER you are assigned to the placement. You will attend service at that same time each week.
Cancer Support Community
http://www.cancersupportannarbor.org/
Supervisor: Rosie Morrison
Program Director
2010 Hogback Road, Suite 3
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email:
Site Information:
Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor (CSC) is a local nonprofit providing free, professionally-led psychosocial support services to people affected by cancer including support groups, educational workshops, healthy lifestyle classes, social events, and resource referrals.
Tasks:
Students will serve as facility greeters. Facility greeters’ main duties include welcoming participants to CSC, managing the sign-in process for programs, answering the phone, and providing administrative support to staff. Facility greeters at CSC are also assigned a variety of miscellaneous tasks including program setup, office maintenance, mailings, and more. Students in this program will also be assigned the ongoing role of maintaining CSC’s resource library, including vetting materials to ensure that medical information is up to date. Students will gain perspective on the operations of a small nonprofit by serving in an administrative capacity, fulfilling miscellaneous day-to-day tasks, and functioning as an important member of our small, close-knit team.
Requirements:
Students will need to attend a group volunteer training on Wednesday, January 27 from 6-7 pm.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Monday 10:30am-12:30pm* or Flex** Monday; Tuesday 11:30am-1:30pm; Wednesday 11am-1pm (1 Student)
*option will provide a very active environment with several programs
**Flex means that you will choose a 2-hour block on Monday AFTER you are assigned to the placement.
Growing Hope
www.growinghope.net
Supervisor: Julia Entwistle
Volunteer Coordinator
922 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Email:
Site Information:
Growing Hope helps people improve their lives and communities through gardening and increasing access to healthy food. You’ll find us working to educate, inspire, and empower the community — in schools, at our urban farm, at our farmers markets, in our downtown Ypsilanti retail shop, and around southeast Michigan. Through all of what we do, we work to Grow Healthy People, Grow Healthy Places, and Grow Healthy Economies.
1. Farmer’s Market Data Analysis
922 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tasks:
Students will work with the Farmers Market Manager to analyze over 10 years of survey data from Ypsilanti Farmers Markets using SPSS or other statistical software. The results will be used to report on trends over time, publically communicate the impact Farmers Markets have on the community, and raise support for Ypsilanti Farmers Markets.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (1 student)
2. Garden Program Data Analysis
922 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tasks:
Students will work with the Garden Programs Manager to analyze data from the Home Vegetable Garden Program, which provides low-income families with raised garden beds, seedlings, and the education necessary to begin a home garden. The goal of this program is to increase vegetable consumption in these families while also offsetting grocery costs. Students will use data collected over several years to translate vegetable production into dollar amount and nutritional value.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (1 student)
Heartland Hospice
www.hcr-manorcare.com/care-specialties/hospice
Supervisor: Jennifer Chapin Smith
Volunteer Coordinator
3840 Packard Rd., Suite 260
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Email:
Site Information:
Heartland Hospice provides end-of-life palliative (comfort) care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Services are provided regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Heartland will provide intensive training and orientation, preparing students to interact with hospice patients and teaching them the multi-disciplinary hospice approach to care. Patients are located in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or their personal homes.
Tasks:
Students will serve as friendly visitors for their assigned hospice patient(s) and will visit one-on-one in the patient’s residence or nursing care facility. Students may attend companionship visits, which include reading to patients, sharing a social activity, or offering a comforting presence. Students will conduct a casual assessment of the patient’s needs and report back to their supervisor with any concerns that need follow-up attention. Students will not be asked to feed, bathe, or transfer patients. There will always be paid staff available for questions or handling emergencies during students’ service visits. This placement has a flexible schedule, and includes regular contact with the same 2 or 3 clients throughout the semester.
Requirements:
Students will be required to complete training on Wednesday January 27th from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Training will take place at the College of Pharmacy. Prior to service, students will need 2 negative TB tests completed 1 to 3 weeks apart. There is a nurse on staff at the Heartland Hospice office who can administer the TB tests for free. We recommend going in for the first test as soon as your placement is confirmed and completing the second test soon after the training. Students can complete their TB tests at another location, but will be responsible for the costs. Fingerprinting is required prior to service, which will be paid for by Heartland Hospice. Students will be provided the fingerprint screening form during the orientation and will need to go to Washtenaw Security Office in Ypsilanti on their own time, prior to volunteering. After the training and tests are completed, visits will take place according to the student's availability.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Monday through Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm (up to 4 students)
*For Heartland Hospice, FLEX means that you will be able to schedule your client visits around your schedule. All visits should wrap up by 7:30pm. They request that you avoid meal times.
SOS Community Services
www.soscs.org
Supervisor: Abbie Rode, BSW
Volunteer Coordinator
101 South Huron St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Email:
Site Information:
SOS Community Services is a community-based nonprofit. Its mission is: SOS promotes housing stability and family self-sufficiency through collaboration, care, and respect. They are dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness in Washtenaw County through partnerships with caring individuals, local businesses and organizations, social service agencies and professionals.
Requirements:
Students will need to participate in a screening with the Volunteer Coordinator. Students will also need to attend an orientation. Orientation times will be scheduled once screening is completed.
1. SOS Community Services – Food Pantry
114 North River St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tasks:
Students will help run the SOS Food Program. Duties will include stocking the pantry, unloading the food truck, and helping with clean up.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Monday, 1:00pm-4:00pm; Tuesday, 1:00pm-6:30pm; Wednesday, 9:00am-1:00pm; Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm; Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm (up to 5 students)
2. SOS Community Services – Food Pantry Administration
114 North River St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tasks:
Students will help run the SOS Food Program. Duties will include data entry and scheduling appointments.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Monday, 9:00am-1:00pm; Tuesday, 9:00am-1:00pm; Wednesday, 1:00pm-4:00pm; Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm; Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm (up to 5 students)
3. SOS Community Services – Office Administration
101 South Huron St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tasks:
Students will help out with administration in main SOS office. Duties will include answering phones, greeting visitors, and providing information about SOS programs and other community resources.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Monday through Friday 9:00am-1:00pm; shift 2: 1:00am-5:00pm (up to 2 students)
Unified HIV Health and Beyond (Ypsilanti)
http://www.miunified.org/Home
Supervisor: Leon Golson
Director of Prevention Programs
3075 Clark Rd. #203
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Email:
Site Information:
Unified is the largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in the state of Michigan servicing 10 counties. Our mission is rooted in the history of our fight against HIV, Unified advances prevention, access to healthcare, community research and advocacy.
Requirements:
Students will need to be available for a general training on January 30th at 9:00am-3:00pm. All Unified volunteers must attend this training. Training for specific volunteer tasks will be provided and arranged with site supervisor.
1. Unified – Front Desk/Administrative Support
3075 Clark Rd. #203
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tasks:
Front Desk/Administrative Support volunteers assist staff with essential office duties which may include: helping to distribute mailings, organizing the HIV/AIDS library, data entry, various staff projects, making safer sex packets, and answering telephones. This is a good position for members who want to contribute to Unified that may not feel comfortable in outreach activities. Volunteers must have good people and communication skills.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (1 student)
2. Unified – ‘Aut Bar Outreach
315 Braun Ct.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Tasks:
This outreach intervention is especially designed for bars or nightclubs patronized by men who have sex with men (MSM). During bar outreach, volunteers interact with patrons and help distribute safer sex materials, promote risk reduction, and inform clients about counseling and testing. Volunteers interested will have to be flexible with their schedules as outreach takes place late at night. Community/Bar Outreach training is provided by Outreach Specialist and Director of Prevention Programs and requires volunteers to be comfortable interacting with diverse populations, have good working knowledge about HIV/STDs, possess strong communication skills and the flexibility to work late evenings and/or weekends.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Tuesday 10:00pm-12:00am (up to 2 students)
3. Unified – Necto Nightclub Bar Outreach
516 E. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Tasks:
This outreach intervention is especially designed for bars or nightclubs patronized by men who have sex with men (MSM). During bar outreach, volunteers interact with patrons and help distribute safer sex materials, promote risk reduction, and inform clients about counseling and testing. Volunteers interested will have to be flexible with their schedules as outreach takes place late at night. Community/Bar Outreach training is provided by Outreach Specialist and Director of Prevention Programs and requires volunteers to be comfortable interacting with diverse populations, have good working knowledge about HIV/STDs, possess strong communication skills and the flexibility to work late evenings and/or weekends.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Friday 9:30pm-12:00am (up to 2 students)
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
www.ymow.org
Supervisor: Mary Sexton
Associate Director
1110 West Cross St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Email:
Site Information:
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels delivers prepared meals to homebound elderly, disabled, and ill residents in Eastern Washtenaw County. To be enrolled in the program, clients must complete a formal assessment every 6 months.
Tasks:
Students will work in pairs to conduct client home visits. Students will complete client assessments which measure activities of daily living, nutritional risk, home safety, and health and social concerns. These assessments are completed with all Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels clients every 6 months and are used to identify whether clients may need referrals to additional services. Students may also be responsible for scheduling assessment appointments and making resource calls. This placement will include regular client contact and will allow students to understand the health and social issues faced by homebound persons.
Requirements:
Students will need to be available for an orientation on Wednesday, January 27th 2:00pm. During orientation, students will choose their placement days/times and complete a COI and a HIPAA form. Background checks completed by the school will meet MOW application requirements.
PLACEMENT SLOTS:
Flex* Anytime Monday through Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm. Potential Saturday appointments if clients are available. (up to 16 students total)
*For Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, FLEX means that you will be able to arrange to complete your service in 2-hour blocks within the times listed.
Children & Youth
Education is one of the most important health indicators. Children who grow up in low income households and face educational challenges are at risk for poor health outcomes throughout their lives. Not only does low educational achievement impact future job opportunities it also is an indicator that education is a key predictor of health even after controlling for income. Those with higher levels of education tend to live longer, exercise more, smoke less, and have better overall health. Students work to interrupt the pathway that leads from low educational achievement to poor health by tutoring and mentoring children in Ann Arbor’s under-resourced neighborhoods.
Community Action Network
www.canannarbor.org
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