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SLIDE Summer Learning Program for Children with Special Needs - Metro East
ORGANIZATION: DETROIT INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
The Detroit Institute for Children is proud to present SLIDE, our summer learning program for children with special needs. SLIDE (Summer Learning Individualized Developmental Experiences) will provide the opportunity for a continuation of crucial therapies to avoid setbacks due to cessation of services over the summer months.
We are seeking volunteers to work directly with our professional field staff and the children we are serving to support the programs and enhance the experience at SLIDE. The program will serve children aged 5-12 with special needs.
Any adult with reliable transportation and a heart for children may volunteer! We are also looking for student volunteers studying:
Speech Language Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Special Education
Education
Metro East Program:
The Arc of Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods at St Michael's Episcopal Church
20475 Sunningdale Park
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Metro East Program runs 9am-3pm, Monday- Friday, June 19-Aug. 18.
Please contact Emily Karlichek, Manager of Development and Partnerships, if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity.
Direct: 248-918-4274
Email: emily.karlichek@detroitchildren.org
We are happy to utilize individuals and groups of all sizes!
More opportunities with DETROIT INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN
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About DETROIT INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN
Location:
2075 E WEST MAPLE RD, Suite B203, WALLED LAKE, MI 48390, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission The Detroit Institute for Children provides a passionate, integrated approach to services for Michigan’s special needs children and their families. Our Vision Special needs children and their families are thriving members of the community.
Description
In 1920, the non-profit, Detroit Orthopedic Clinic was founded by a group of young women in response to the affects of polio and tuberculosis on the children of the Detroit metro area. Two profound principles guided the clinic and the care it provided: service to the disabled community, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay, and concentration on treating not just the disability, but the whole child. As medical care became more advanced and the clinic grew, it became apparent that Detroit’s children needed more than just orthopedic care, and the clinic was re-christened the Detroit Institute for Children. The focus shifted to providing care for children with physical, neurological, developmental, emotional and/or behavioral special needs.
Currently, the agency serves over 5,000 special needs children in schools, Head Start, and Early Intervention programs throughout Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Services provided include speech language pathology, occupational and physical therapies, social work, psychological services and special education consulting.
While the agency has evolved, the founding principles remain at the cornerstone of the organization today.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20475 Sunningdale ParkGrosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
DATE POSTED
May 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- We prefer volunteers to commit to 2+ days/week.