Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Church or civic groups are needed to help with community center construction
- Volunteer to help with our summer reading program
- Volunteer Physical Therapists are needed for Stroke Camps
- Volunteer to do a local clothes/ toy/school supplies drive in your area
- Organize local fund-raisers to help support FOR U programs
We need people who have the time and energy to help those less fortunate. Join us and help make a difference in the lives of others.
You won’t regret it!
Read the testimonies below of people who have served along side the FOR U staff!
Meredith Mitchell, Volunteer Educator from Gulfport, MS
The week that I spent in Jamaica was the most rewarding experience of my life. I am truly blessed to have been able to work with such amazing people. Working with these children has renewed my spirits as an educator and I cannot wait to be able to work with all of the children in the near future. Use all of the strengths that you have to the best of your ability. If you do, you will truly be rewarded.
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"In any situation, the best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is
the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing." - Theodore Roosevelt |
Erica Angell, Arcadia University PT student
It was interesting to see to what extent an illness or injury can impact the daily lives of a Jamaican person. A "simple" shoulder injury could mean someone is unable to wash their clothes, cook, or harvest their fields. It gave my job as a physical therapist much more meaning and importance to give these people the treatment they needed in order to participate in their every day lives.
Stephanie Sparco, Arcadia University PT student
It was amazing to me how welcoming the community members were and how quickly we were able to form relationships and make personal connections. The valuable life lessons I learned from working in the clinic and in the community have continued to shape my life since returning home. Their rich and diverse culture widens your scope of cultural awareness and heightens your sense of appreciation for life's simple treasures. It is an opportunity I hope everyone will experience. |
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Arcadia PT students don't mind getting dirty as they help with the community center project |
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