Area 6 - Work Day (Rebuilding Together in Gilroy)

As Rotarians we know that there are no borders when it comes to doing good. The Area 6 project, led by Gilroy, is on the same day as the Morgan Hill club's Rebuiding Together project. 

Be the Inspiration by volunteering on this Area 6 project and signing up online at http://rebuildingtogethersiliconvalley.force.com/GW_Volunteers__PersonalSiteJobListing?jobId=a0T4100000ElSGB

Gilroy is asking for volunteers to staff two shifts:

First shift: 8am - 12:30pm / Second shift: 12:30pm - 5pm. Lunch will be provided from 12pm - 1pm. There will also be a bathroom onsite for volunteers to use.

Please email Ryan Dinsmore or Brian Harrigan with what shift you would prefer as there is not an option for this on the sign up page. You can also email any questions to Ryan Dinsmore (rdinsmore@alpinelandscapesca.com) or Brian Harrigan (brianh@epdins.com). 

VOLUNTEER DETAILS 

Date: ​Saturday, October 27, 2018 

Time:​ 8am – 5pm​ or until the project is completed  (Voluneers are welcome for the full day, or a morning or afternoon shift)

Address​: ​8282 Murray Avenue #16, Wagon Wheel Mobile Village, Gilroy, CA 95020 

Parking: ​Parking is VERY limited. ​Carpooling is highly recommended. 

The Area 6 project involves two Gilroy senior residences: 

HOMEOWNER PROFILE (209):​ This homeowner is 63 years old and moved into her mobile home in 2015. She  was born in San Jose, CA, however she has lived in Gilroy for most of her life. She doesn’t have any children  and her closest relative is a nephew that lives nearby. Her income is limited, receiving monthly social security  and part-time wages from her job in home care. Her responsibilities for her part time job include, acting as a  personal care attendant- doing things like grooming, taking clients to their doctor’s appointments, cooking,  etc. She’s done this type of work since the 90s, starting off with In Home Support Services, when her parents’  health began to fail. She cared for her parents until they passed in 2001 and 2008, while also working a  full-time job as a receptionist. Today, she assists two permanent clients, twice a week, and works with the  senior wellness program, Kindred at Home.     

HOMEOWNER PROFILE (210):​ The homeowner is an 83-year-old woman who has lived alone in her mobile  home since 1994. She was born in Oklahoma, but moved to California at the age of 3 so that her parents could  pursue better work opportunities. Her home, which was originally owned by her parents, was inherited after  their passing. When her father first took ill, she moved in and cared for him up until the time of his death.  Shortly after, she did the same for her mother. Over the course of her life she has experienced many hardships,  including two failed marriages. Both marriages made for hostile home environments where she experienced  multiple infidelities and physical abuse. Fortunately, she came through all of that and has two daughters. As  for her career, she worked as a waitress for over 40 years. She loved her work for the social aspect, seeing it as  an opportunity to meet people from all different backgrounds. However, as she grew older, the constant  standing took a toll on her body, and a required knee replacement forced her into retirement. Today, her  health is fair. Her knee is bothersome and she does have scoliosis, but she isn’t using a walker or cane yet. Her  daughter, who lives close by, is a frequent visitor at the home, cooking for her mother and occasionally  spending the night. It hasn’t been mentioned, but the homeowner does experience some confusion during  conversation, and it seems that her daughter’s visits to the home have become more of a necessity. The home  is 50 years old and could greatly benefit from repairs.  

Clothing:

​Old pants (may get dirt or paint on them) and sensible closed toed shoes. You will receive a t-shirt  at the site to wear and take home. For the safety of our homeowners and volunteers, ​everyone on site must  wear the Rebuilding Day t-shirt.   

Recommended items to bring: 

● Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses 

● Water bottle (Water coolers will be available at every site for refills) 

● Tools that are helpful but not necessary: Hammers, Brooms, Hand tools and saws, Small ladders,  Work or Rubber Gloves, etc. 

● You may bring snacks, but we will provide pizza for lunch with fruit, cookies, water and soda.   
 
​ Volunteers under the age of 18 must print and have a parent’s signature on the waiver and bring the waiver to the project.  Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.