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Easterday Recreation Center

Agency
Agency name: 
Easterday Recreation Center
Address: 
6130 Adams Street
City: 
Lincoln
State: 
Nebraska
Zip: 
68507
Phone: 
402-441-7901 or 7877
Director: 
Carol Meyerhoff
Volunteer coordinator: 
Jean Guerrero
Mission: 

Provide programs for adults with special needs to improve/increase independence, personal and recreational skills, and support for adults with mental health or medical issues.

Contact
Contact name: 
Joan Larson
Phone: 
402-441-7901 or 7877
Email: 
Eday@lincoln.ne.gov
Available projects
Projects: 

Social Club Volunteer: Social Club is a recreation club for older adults with special needs. Volunteers assist club members to actively participate in club activities. Activities include dances, crafts, spectator sports, movies, holiday parties, and park activities. Wednesdays 6:45-8:45 Day Structure Programs Volunteer: Assist supervisor with adults with mental and physical health issue in recreational/habilitative activities/outings. M-F am/pm Friendship Club Volunteer: Assist a recreating club for young adults with special needs: dances, crafts, movies, etc. Thursday evenings 6:45-8:45 Fun Club Volunteer: Work with grade school students with special needs; help them actively participate in a variety of activities. Locations vary. Tuesdays 4:45-6:45pm Hi-Time Club Volunteer: Work with jr/sr high school students with dances, crafts, attend sporting events, holiday parties, etc. Locations may vary. Monday evenings 6:30-8:45 Special Olympics Volunteer: Help others with special needs to play and compete. Includes various ages (2-100), sports (bowling, swimming, track, baseball, etc) and times needed. Saturdays and Sundays

Legal requirements: 
Confidentiallity.
Application process: 
Available from agency

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