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8 people are interested
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
ORGANIZATION: The Power of the Dream, Inc.
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8 people are interested
80% of adults with autism and/or intellectual developmental disabilities are un(der)employed. Each year, The Power of the Dream hold a 10-week course called PowerUP ME to teach adults with autism/IDD how to create their own very small business, or "micro-enterprise", as a powerful complement to traditional employment. The classes are led by disability and business experts, but we are looking for some dedicated volunteers to assist us!
No knowledge of disability or business is required, just the willingness to learn and help others! All volunteers over the age of 18 are welcome.
The 2018 course runs every Saturday from January 20th through March 31st (with one break on February 24th), from 10 AM to 12 PM. You may volunteer for as many or as little classes as you’d like. A volunteer orientation session will be held in January (date & time TBD).
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About The Power of the Dream, Inc.
Location:
9650 Strickland Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615, US
Mission Statement
Creating jobs and advocating for adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). The lack of opportunities for adults with autism/IDD becomes glaringly obvious when this population leaves the school system after the age of 22. Prior to age 22, school and several other services are federally and state mandated. For adults with disabilities, services are based on eligibility and availability, and those services are becoming increasingly scarce. The Power of the Dream is an organization that recognizes these challenges and envisions a future where adults with autism/IDD have meaningful choices wherever they live, learn, earn, play and pray.
Description
The Power of the Dream, Inc. leads a Triangle wide community collaboration to creat jobs and training opportunities for adults with autism and/or intellectaul developmental disabilities. The PowerUp Inclusive Employment Task Force is working on creating models for employment which will serve the needs of both employers and employees.
Leading by example, The Power of the Dream, Inc. operates a thrift store in North Raleigh where most employees have autism or developmental disabilities. The HANDmeUPs store is located at 8320 Litchford Rd., Suite 201, Raleigh NC 27615 (next to the Food Lion). It was opened for the sole purpose of providing employment opportunities to individuals with autism and other intellectual developmental disabilites.
It also provides display space for disabled micro-entrepreneurs, giving them an opportunity to sell their art work, crafts and goods. For more information go to: http://www.handmeupsthrift.org
The Power of the Dream, Inc. educates individuals, families and businesses about customized employment and customized self-employment.
The Power of the Dream, Inc. actively advocates for adults with autism / IDD in a variety of venues.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4021 Carya DriveRaleigh, NC 27610
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2017
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Group Facilitation
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training