Agency: UCP Wheels for Humanity

Description:
Wheels for Humanity's mission is to provide increased self-sufficiency and mobility to people with disabilities throughout the world, without regard to political affiliation, religious belief or ethnic identity. Staff and volunteers at Wheels collect and refurbish used wheelchairs and deliver and individually fit them to impoverished children and adults in developing countries. Wheels for Humanity receives donated wheelchairs and other ambulatory equipment on a daily basis from individuals, hospitals, and medical supply companies. L.A. Works volunteers will help organize parts, and refurbish wheelchairs; as well as assist with packing, loading and labeling the newly refurbished wheelchairs for the children and adults waiting for them in developing countries. Wheels for Humanity staff will provide training, guidance, tools and support to all the L.A. Works volunteers. Volunteers will be working in warehouse environment, please wear closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing.

Volunteers will need to bring a sack lunch, Wheels for Humanity does provide drinks and light snacks.

Volunteers must be 14 years of age.
Before signing up for this project by clicking on "Sign up for this project", any volunteer under the age of 18 will also need to print out a minor release form for this project. The volunteer's parent or guardian must sign it. Click here to download our Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minor Child. Bring the completed form with you to the project.

[Based on this project description, if you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project (e.g. sign language interpretation, alternative formats for written materials, accessible facilities), please email us at info@laworks.com]

Impact Areas: Health & Wellness: Disability Services

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
People Living with Disabilities

Skills: There are no skills specified for this project.