For information on the  I CAN  Volunteer Team contact:

Camille Garrison
Program Outreach Coordinator
(260) 424-3505
CamilleG@volunteerfortwayne.org

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
  • ommunity
  • ccess
  • eighbors 

which are fundamental to the program.