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5 people are interested
Learning Campus Lunch Buddies
ORGANIZATION: AbilityPath
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5 people are interested
Gatepath Learning Campuses offer more than 100 courses in employment readiness, social skills, educational enrichment, recreational activities, personal health and safety, and community involvement. We are looking for VOLUNTEER LUNCH BUDDIES for one or more 2 hour lunch shifts per week at any of our 3 sties (San Carlos, Burlingame and Daly City.) Bring your lunch and participate in lunchtime activities with our amazing clients. An ongoing minimal commitment of one day per month is appreciated, but we encourage weekly commitments as well.
Gatepath is committed to ensuring and expanding opportunities for adults with special needs to reach their greatest potential and become successful and productive members of the community. Through hands-on training, education, collaborative partnerships, and shared resources, we provide a number of programs that build on an individual's interests and abilities. Our services include vocational assessment and training, individual and group job placement, and courses in social skills, educational enrichment, personal health, safety, and community involvement.
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About AbilityPath
Location:
350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 123, Redwood City, CA 94065, US
Mission Statement
Empower people with special needs to achieve their full potential through innovative, inclusive programs and community partnerships. Our volunteers are essential partners and help make a real difference in the depth and breadth of our programs and services. By sharing their time, talents, and energy, volunteers make a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of our participants and in our community. Whether it’s interacting directly with our students with special needs or working behind the scenes, Gatepath volunteers take part in a rich, rewarding--and fun--experience that benefits adults, youth, and children with learning differences and developmental disabilities.
Description
For nearly a century, AbilityPath (formerly Gatepath and Abilities United) has been "Turning Disabilities Into Possibilities". As one of the premier nonprofits in Silicon Valley, we provide inclusive programs for people with special needs at all stages and ages. These programs enable Gatepath to create opportunities of greater independence for children, youth, and adults with special needs and disabilities, empowering both individuals and families through diverse, individualized education and support services. Our dedicated staff encourages physical, developmental, and social well-being at all levels, including early intervention and therapy for children, inclusive preschools, support services for families, social communication programs for youth, vocational training for adults, and employment placement.
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
899 Stanton RoadBurlingame, CA 94010
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Special Needs
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours at least one day per week (Mon-Fri)