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SAFE SPACE SHELTER, (North Central Miami, near 79th Street and Biscayne Boulevard)
CONTACT: Paula Owen, Children's Program Supervisor (305) 758-2804 (ext. 268) (Fax: 305-756-1347)
DESCRIPTION: Safespace operates two shelters in Miami-Dade County, which provide a full range of services to victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. The main goals of the agency are to provide safety and an environment that encourages self-sufficiency for its clients, and to promote in the community the prevention of domestic violence. Both centers provide crisis intervention, community education, psycho-educational support groups, individual and group counseling and referral to different resources in the community. Safespace North is 63-bed facility. One of its components, the Children's Program, coordinates activities for the family residing in the shelter.
OPPORTUNITIES: Service-learning opportunities include participation in the children's program. Opportunities within the children's program include assistance in the areas of counseling, educational and recreational activities as well as supportive duties. Also, the program welcomes students' initiatives, and group or individual projects.
HOURS NEEDED: The program's hours are 2pm - 10pm on weekdays, and 10am - 6pm on Saturdays.
COMMENTS: Please call Ms. Owen to schedule an interview. You will have to provide the names and addresses of two references.

SHAKE A LEG, 2600 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133
CONTACT: Sofia Van Den Branden, (305) 858-5550 (Fax: 305-858-6262)
DESCRIPTION: Uses a sailing as a medium for people with and without disabilities to get involved with sailing and improve their self-esteem.
OPPORTUNITIES: Serve as a dockhand helping with disabilities on and off boats. Accompany them on sailing trips.
HOURS NEEDED: Varies

SPECIAL OLYMPICS, 2335 NW 107th Ave., Box #57, Miami, FL. 33172
CONTACT: Melissa Masters, Director of Sports Training and Competition, (305) 406-9467 (Fax: 305-406-3733)
DESCRIPTION: Provides year-round athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
OPPORTUNITIES: Assistance is needed in a variety of areas, including: Planning and implementing events and competitions, sponsoring fundraising events. Major events include: Indoor Games (Oct-Nov 2000); Basketball (Nov-Dec 2000); Summer Games (March 2001); Equestrian (April 2001); Aquatics/Softball (May 2001)
HOURS NEEDED: Varies.

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