Sunshine Center’s mission is to enhance independence, as well as community responsibility, and to foster self-esteem and dignity among individuals with developmental disabilities. Current programs assist individuals with developing and maintaining educational, vocational, social, and life skills that allow them to lead a happy and fulfilling life. There are a range of activities you may be helping with on any given day: ceramics, coloring, gardening outdoors, community outings, and more. Please come dressed to be able to comfortably participate. Be prepared to be flexible and go with the flow. If you feel a little confused or need guidance, please ask. The main goal is to be a helper and to create positive experiences while you improve your understanding of the lived experience of people with disability. There are two ways to participate for the PDSLP (Please contact Michelle Hollins 409-763-5029 at Sunshine in advance. Identify yourself as a UTMB student and confirm your scheduled volunteer dates and times so the staff can expect you.: 1.Thursday afternoons with OT student (12:30pm-3:00pm): Helping support Dr. Boyd’s 8 group sessions (up to 4 volunteers from School of Medicine) 2.The 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning of every month with up to 4 volunteers (8:30am – 11:00am). UTMB students will be assigned by Sunshine staff to either stay and support activities or participate in a community service outing supporting Sunshine members at Catholic Charities. • Students would arrive and help at Sunshine. Those staying Sunshine can be assigned to help with whatever is most helpful. • Those going to Catholic Charities drive their own cars from Sunshine to the site and they will be done when the community service experience is completed at Catholic Charities. (They will leave from there)
