- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Come volunteer with adults with disabilities!
ORGANIZATION: The Arc of the Capital Area
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
The Arc of the Capital Area is looking for volunteers to assist clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Education Programs. This is a great opportunity for parents of school-aged children, and those who have free time during the work week, who are looking to participate in a fun and worthwhile cause.
Volunteers assist students by encouraging them, helping them stay on track and engaged, gathering supplies, socializing, and in some cases even physically guiding the hand of some of our less ambulatory or vision impaired clients.
The Education Programs are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm.
We have two sets of classes - Adult Education and Art Education. Volunteers can sign up to help in their program of choice.
Adult Education classes are as follows:
Monday - Digital Literacy/Media (combined with Art classes this day)
Tuesday - Health & Wellness, including a walking club and healthy recipes
Wednesday - Urban Gardening in a community garden plot across the street
Thursday - Independent Living
Friday - Vocational Education
Art Education classes:
Monday - Digital Media arts
Tuesday - Performing arts, such as acting or singing
Wednesday - Friday - Visual arts, such as painting and drawing
We ask that volunteers commit to at least 1 shift per week for a 4 month period. Shifts are 9-11:30am, 12-2pm, or 9-2pm.
Feel free to contact Leah Marsden, Volunteer Coordinator, at lmarsden@arcaustin.org with any questions.
More opportunities with The Arc of the Capital Area
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Arc of the Capital Area
Location:
4902 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756, US
Mission Statement
The Arc of the Capital Area is committed to promoting independence & choice by providing individualized services to adults & children with developmental disabilities.
Description
The Arc of the Capital Area provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities through case management, crisis assistance fund, food & clothes pantry, equipment exchange, resource library, special education assistance, respite, support groups, and family & caregiver support. The Arc serves English and Spanish speaking people in the following counties: Travis, Williamson, Hays, and Bastrop.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Arc of the Capital Area, 4902 Grover AvenueAustin, TX 78756
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least once a week for a period of 4 months