I CAN Team

Be part of the I CAN Volunteer Team!

What is  the I CAN Volunteer Team ?

• I CAN is a FREE group based volunteer opportunities program for individuals of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• We offer group based volunteer events multiple times a month at locations around Fort Wayne.
• Volunteers of all ages participate and enjoy socialization, fellowship and the chance to give back to their community.

How much does it cost to join the I CAN Volunteer Team ?

• The program is FREE! There is no cost to join and participate in any of the events and project. The I CAN Volunteer Team is funded by a generous grant from the AWS Foundation. 

Where are some of the locations where the I CAN Volunteer Team participates?

Locations vary month to month. 

Past location have included:

• Making enrichment toys for the animals at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
• The Franciscan Center
• Coats for Kids Collection
• Community Harvest Food Bank
• Eagle Marsh/Little Rivers Wetlands Project
• Fort Wayne Parks Department
• Honor Flight cards
• Project 216
• Making cheer up items for residents of long term care facilities 
• Easter Egg stuffing
• Gigi's Playhouse
• Baking treats for animals at Allen County SPCA & FW Animal Care & Control

 
What do the letters I CAN represent?

I CAN stands for the values of 

•  I nclusion
• C ommunity
• A ccess
• N eighbors 

which are fundamental to the program.