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I especially loved it because I play with lots of kids that have disabilities and they're very nice. -Elementary school student

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The ATOU team of volunteers travels to schools throughout the Placer County and the greater Sacramento area bringing its hands-on disability-awareness program to students. The core program, a three hour presentation is powerful, providing and opportunity for students to experience what it might be like to be disabled or just be a little different.

Volunteers are essential to ATOU. As part of each school program, we have 3-5 volunteer speakers and 4-8 volunteer activity instructors.

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Activity Instructors: Individuals who assist students with the program activities. All interact with students and guide them through activities at each station. Many help with uploading and set-up of presentation equipment.

Program Speakers: Individuals with disabilities who share their stories on a personal basis and interact with our students. They offer new perspectives and insight through their humor and honesty.

Special Event Participants: Drivers for Disabled Speakers: Volunteers who help with public relations, fundraising events, fairs, conventions and other community events.

Professionals:Members of our local community who offer their services pro bono, to assist ATOU with graphic arts, accounting, legal services, technical support, etc.

A Touch of Understanding is always looking for committed volunteers to assist with weekly presentations and other events during the year. Our volunteers form the heart of A Touch of Understanding and we always welcome new people. If you love to help others and are looking for a way to give back to your community, please call today to explore volunteer opportunities at A Touch of Understanding!

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!

Susie Glover
Volunteer Coordinator

(916)791-4146

See school schedule below:

Plan to join us for a presentation! Check the Event Calendar to see when our presentations are.

2010-2011 Volunteer Schedule
Date	Day	School	Address	Time
09/09/2010	Thurs.	St. John's Notre Dame	309 Montrose Dr., Folsom	COMPLETED
09/10/2010	Fri.	Breen Elementary	2751 Breen Dr., Rocklin 95765	COMPLETED
09/15/2010	Wed.	Mariemont Elementary	1401 Corta Way, Sacramento 95864	COMPLETED
09/16/2010	Thurs.	Mariemont Elementary	1401 Corta Way, Sacramento 95864	COMPLETED
09/23/2010	Thurs.	C.W. Dillard Elementary	9721 Dillard Rd., Wilton 95693	COMPLETED
09/24/2010	Fri.	Tremont Elementary	355 Phesant Run Dr., Dixon	COMPLETED
10/07/2010	Thurs.	Ridgeview Elementary	9177 Twin Schools Road, Granite Bay	COMPLETED
10/08/2010	Fri.	Ridgeview Elementary	9177 Twin Schools Road, Granite Bay	COMPLETED
10/14/2010	Thurs.	Twelve Bridges Elementary	2450 Eastridge Dr., Lincoln	COMPLETED
10/21/2010	Thurs.	Sierra Oaks	171 Mills Rd., Sacramento 95825	COMPLETED
10/22/2010	Fri.	David Luben Elementary	3535 M Street, Sacramento 95816	COMPLETED
10/28/2010	Thurs.	El Dorado High	651 Canal St., Placerville	COMPLETED
10/29/2010	Fri.	Cobblestone Elementary	5740 Cobblestone Dr., Rocklin 95765	COMPLETED
11/04/2010	Thurs.	Oakhill Elementary	9177 Twin Schools Rd., Granite Bay	COMPLETED
11/05/2010	Fri.	Hiram Johnson High	6879 14th Ave., Sacramento 95820	COMPLETED
12/08/2010	Wed.	Crestmont Elementary	1501 Sheridan, Roseville	COMPLETED
2011
02/03/2011	Thurs.	Olive Grove		TBD
02/04/2011	Fri.	Vencil Brown	250 Trestle Rd. Antelope	8:15 - 11:05
02/10/2011	Thurs.	Stoneridge	2501 Alexander Dr., Roseville	8:55 - 11:50
02/11/2011	Fri.	Sargeant	1200 Ridgecrest Way, Roseville	TBD
02/17/2011	Thurs.	Loomis Charter School	5438 Laird Rd., Loomis CA	8:40-2:00 (bring lunch)
02/18/2011	Fri.	Loomis Charter School	5438 Laird Rd., Loomis CA	8:40 - 1:30 (bring lunch)
02/24/2011	Thurs.			8:45 - 2:00 (bring lunch)
03/03/2011	Thurs.	Oakview Community	7229 Beech Ave., Orangevale	8:40 - 11:25
03/04/2011	Fri.	Oakview Community	7229 Beech Ave., Orangevale	8:40-11:25
03/10/2011	Thurs.	Oakview Community	7229 Beech Ave., Orangevale	8:40-11:25
03/11/2011	Fri.	Oakview Community	7229 Beech Ave., Orangevale	8:40-11:25
04/01/2011	Fri.	Greenhills Elementary	8200 Greenhills Wy., Granite Bay	TBD
04/15/2011	Fri.	Gold River Discovery	2200 Roaring Camp, Gold River	TBD
04/29/2011	Fri.	Maidu Elementary	1950 Johnson Ranch Rd., Roseville	TBD
05/06/2011	Fri.	Heritage Oaks	2270 American Dr., Roseville 95747	8:40 - 11:30

A Touch of Understanding is excited to be part of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.

Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service, encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation, and inspires others to make service a central part of their lives. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the number of hours of service over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime.

To date, the President’s Council has partnered with more than 80 Leadership Organizations and more than 28,000 Certifying Organizations to bestow more than 1.5 million awards to the Nation's deserving volunteers.