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2 people are interested
Assist a Person with a Disability to Surf Again!
ORGANIZATION: Wheeling Forward
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2 people are interested
Wheeling Forward helps people with disabilities experience life to the fullest and enables them to see possibility where others see insurmountable obstacles. They work with individuals to provide the advocacy, mentorship, and support services they need to reach their goals, no matter how big or small.
Wheeling Forward and Life Rolls On will be having a "They Will Surf Again" adaptive surfing clinic at Rockaway Beach in Queens, NY for adults and children with all forms disabilities. Volunteers experienced in water sports and comfortable in the water are needed to assist the surfers. Volunteers are also needed onshore to assist participants.
More opportunities with Wheeling Forward
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Wheeling Forward
Location:
85 Broad Steet, 155 Varick Street, New York, NY 10004, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide guidance and resources to disabled individuals for the purpose of achieving goals today rather than tomorrow, with a focus on educational attainment, employment procurement, health and wellness, community integration, housing acquisition, and personal fulfillment. We believe in taking an individual-oriented and all-encompassing approach in helping disabled individuals achieve their goals. We believe no goal is too big or too small, and we are here to help get those goals accomplished by whichever means necessary. Whether by providing a grant to make a home accessible, mentorship through the process of returning to school, or assistance with securing adequate affordable housing, we will do our very best to make each individual’s life a meaningful one.
Description
At Wheeling Forward, we aim to provide assistance to the disabled community as a whole, which includes disabled individuals themselves, as well as institutions that provides services to the disabled.
For individuals, we provide assistance with the following:
- Peer Mentorship
- Educational Attainment Assistance
- Housing Procurement
- Transportation Consultation
- Medical Equipment Assistance
- Homecare Planning
- Fundraising Support and Planning
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rockaway BeachBeach 69th StreetFar Rockaway, NY 11693
DATE POSTED
May 29, 2017
SKILLS
- Swimming
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18