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Special Needs Volunteer Advocate
ORGANIZATION: SAY San Diego
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The Healthy Start Military Family Resource Center (HSMFRC) supports a cluster of school in the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD). HSMFRC seeks a highly-qualified volunteer to assist with families who may be seeking support for students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 plans to resolve concerns or issues for parents involved in this process.
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Follow up with families seeking special needs support
- Answer requests via email/phone and log the outcome of each connection
- Visit school sites to be present during an IEP meeting
- Research topic areas for any changes to local legislation and/or policies of SDUSD
- Meet with parents to advise them of their rights and to clarify any questions arising from IEP meetings
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Needed
- Proficiency in the IEP/504 process required
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Ability to demonstrate patience and flexibility
- Must have reliable transportation
5-10 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday-Friday.
Volunteer must make a commitment to volunteer a minimum of 4 months.
More opportunities with SAY San Diego
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About SAY San Diego
Location:
4275 El Cajon Blvd.Unit 101, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
SAY’s mission is to be a consistent leader in creating and providing quality services and support that assist children, families and communities to overcome barriers while developing skills to realize and sustain their full potential. Empowerment-Education-Support-Prevention
Description
We have 3-5 special events during the year which require a large number of volunteers over a period of time
August>back to school backpack drive
September>Play4SAY fundraiser
December>Adopt a Family
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3487 Santo RoadSan Diego, CA 92124
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Social Work
- Child Welfare
- Community Outreach
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Various - See description
- TB test, drug screening (including marijuana) and reliable transportation