From Special Needs Sibling to FCSN Volunteer

FCSN Youth Volunteer Katherine He shares her journey from being a sibling to her special needs brother, to volunteering as a teacher for the special needs community at FCSN. During these 3 years of volunteering at FCSN, she has come to learn more about her special needs students, her brother’s friendships with his volunteers, and her own passions. Continue reading From Special Needs Sibling to FCSN Volunteer

Teaching Art from Home – creating fun art videos for FCSN

FCSN Youth Volunteer Natalie Hsia was teaching arts at South Bay Family Gathering but had to move her lessons online after the pandemic began. Even though she had no previous experience recording video lessons, Natalie took on the challenge so that she can continue to teach students. Continue reading Teaching Art from Home – creating fun art videos for FCSN

President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) 2020

The year 2020 was an exceptional year as shelter-in-place forced FCSN to convert many in-person programs to virtual programs or online learning classes. The efforts of our outstanding volunteers vastly improved the quality of life for many special needs children and adults. Here are the winners of the President’s Volunteer Service Award 2020. Continue reading President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) 2020