Half-Day Respite – Southern California
October 24, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Joni and Friends is partnering with Vanguard University to offer student interns the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a family living with disability. Interns will serve at a Joni and Friends half-day respite event, allowing parents and caregivers to take a break while their child or loved one receives one-on-one care and attention in a safe, Christ-centered environment.
In preparation for the event, students will help plan the activities (Bible story, music, crafts, games, etc.). During the event, each intern will either be paired with a buddy to serve or host an activity station.
Vanguard University is a Christian University in Southern California where deep spiritual formation is integrated with transformational academics that prepare students professionally and intellectually.
- Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m.
- Parents and caregivers return at 12:00 p.m. to pick up their loved ones.
- Campus map with the Heath building marked
Join us as a Vanguard University volunteer for a Day Respite event equipping students and faculty to embrace disability ministry as indispensable to the body of Christ while connecting with Joni and Friends programs and resources. Snacks will be provided.
In preparation for the event, students will help plan the activities (Bible story, music, crafts, games, etc.). During the event, each intern will either be paired with a buddy to serve or host an activity station.
- Volunteers arrive at 8:00 a.m.
- Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m.
- Parents and caregivers return at 12:00 p.m. to pick up their loved ones.
- Campus map with the Health building marked