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23 people are interested
Volunteer Reader
ORGANIZATION: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham
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23 people are interested
We are looking for some eager indidviduals who are particularly interested in reading and spreading their love of reading to people with disabilities.
You might find this opportunity interesting if you love to read to or teach others to read or you like to tutor or mentor others. Someone who empathizes with the struggles that people with disabilities face from day to day.
Our main mission is to provide our participants with the tools to succeed in the community and in life. Literacy is a very basic, yet vital necessity.
We are looking for someone who could commit to one hour per week to read to/with a group of our participants. You will not be bound by any time as you will make your own schedule.
***Due to time constraints, this opportunity is for someone who is 19 or older.
More opportunities with United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham
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About United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham
Location:
101 Oslo Circle, Birmingham, AL 35211, US
Mission Statement
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham provides innovative services connecting people with disabilities to their communities and empowering individuals to live full and meaningful lives.
Description
People with disabilities have better lives because of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, which was founded in 1948 by individuals who cared about the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy. At that time, the Cerebral Palsy Center, or Spastic Aid of Alabama as it was known, served children of all ages in both day programs and residential services. In 1972, the center became known as the Simpson-May Center in honor of Dr. John Simpson, medical pioneer in the care of individuals with cerebral palsy, and Ms. Elizabeth May, first director of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham.
Since that time, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham has provided services and programs for children and adults with disabilities addressing physical and health needs, encouraging their educational development and offering opportunities for true integration into the community.
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham is an affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc., a national organization recognized for quality services. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a national, private, nonprofit organization that carries out the functions of quality control, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham is a great steward of funds.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 Oslo CircleBirmingham, AL 35211
DATE POSTED
June 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Special Needs
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- There is no set time commitment