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CAN-Do
"Something to do, Something to Care About, Something to Hope For."

How to Get Involved

Volunteers help plan and lead refreshments, conversations, and activities ranging from exercise & sports to arts & crafts, music & drama at Homestead Coop in East Davis. A senior mentor always accompanies less experienced volunteers.

Schedule
     Dropin: Homestead Co-op - 5-7pm on 2nd Thursdays.
 

  • Provide refreshments.
  • Introduce table talk topics and keep conversations going.
  • Suggest and lead after-lunch activity - toss a ball, call Bingo.
  • Play guitar or piano to accompany Sing-Along (folk song books provided).
  • Lead warm-up exercises and entry-level dancercise (hip hop abs DVD provided).
  • Lead book club, entry-level drama or play-reading group.
  • Organize and manage a ping-pong tournament (equipment provided).
  • Organize and manage a fashion show (from thrift store choices).
  • Experienced volunteers might also help escort groups to such community events as the Wednesday night Davis Farmers Market concerts.

Please phone the NAMI-Yolo Helpline at 530-756-8181 and leave your name and phone number with a  request for information about Yolo CAN-Do. Or send an email to us