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12 people are interested
ImaginAbility Conference Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: The Power of the Dream, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
The Power of the Dream's ImaginAbility Conference on adult transition and community living for the autism/IDD community is on February 23, 2019. This event will allow parents/caregivers of individuals with special needs as well as self-advocates to gather a wealth of information needed to gain confidence and discover tools and resources to build a brighter future!
We are looking for lots of volunteers to make this day a great success for our guests, and volunteer options include: morning registration, parking attendants, lunch assembly&serving, usher/greeter, respite care, and breakout session monitors
please sign up for a slot at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054bafab22a02-imaginability
All volunteers are asked to check in by 8am on February 23rd unless your assigned post starts later (i.e. lunch service). Breakfast will be provided at 8am and lunch will be provided at noon. All volunteers are welcome to a FREE Breakfast and/or lunch! Childcare volunteers can either sign up for a half day OR full day option. Childcare providers will also need to have a background check on file if one is not already done in the last 3 years with Brooks Avenue Church of Christ.
Volunteers who are also interested in event planning, coordinating, and marketing are needed and welcome! Please email for more information.
The Power of the Dream is a certifying organization for The President's Volunteer Service Award. If you complete +100 volunteer hours in a 12-month period, you will be eligible for award recognition.
More opportunities with The Power of the Dream, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
700 Brooks AvenueRaleigh, NC 27607
DATE POSTED
October 30, 2018
SKILLS
- Advertising
- Graphic Design / Print
- Event Planning / Management
- Community Outreach
- Food Service
- Ushering
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Several volunteer shifts throughout the day
- If signing up for Respite Care volunteer slot, must have a background check on file