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myLIFE@Emory: Social group for Adults with Autism / Volunteer Peer Mentors (Professional Meet-up)
ORGANIZATION: myLIFE@Emory (for adults with ASD)
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7 people are interested
Professional Meet-up Group
The Professional Meet-up group is for adults with autism who are in the professional work-world.
This group will alternate between virtual and in-person group meetings. We aim to create a community and network of autistic adults and neurotypical peers who are experiencing similar life stages. Community outings may include visiting restaurants, hiking, dinner and movie, taking a class together, etc.
All members AND volunteers are expected to provide their own transportation and cover the cost of activities. The group is appropriate for college seniors and working professionals.
More opportunities with myLIFE@Emory (for adults with ASD)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About myLIFE@Emory (for adults with ASD)
Location:
1551 Shoup Court, Decatur, GA 30033, US
Mission Statement
The basic mission of the Emory Autism Center is to help Georgia's individuals, living with an autism spectrum disorder, reach their highest potential.
Description
As an adult, we often take for granted the opportunities to simply choose meaningful activities where we can develop and build relationships and where we are able to learn skills to support adulting behaviors. The goal of the Emory Autism Center's adult program, myLIFE, is to create such opportunities for adults with an autism spectrum disorder.
Engaging activities provide group members with the chance to share interests and practice key social skills involved in successful interactions, to learn important life skills, and to create memories that will last a lifetime.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
(Emory University - Clairmont Campus)Emory Autism Center1551 Shoup CourtDecatur, GA 30033
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2023
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Psychology
- Life Coaching
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 22
- 1.5 hours/week for the Professional Meet-up group (+ arriving about 5 minutes ahead of time and staying about 5-10 minutes after group to speak with Group Leader)
- (1) Commitment to the full 6 weeks (2) Patience (3) Attitude of respect for adult group members (4) Willingness to receive guidance from Group Leader to ensure your time serving as a Volunteer Peer Mentor is successful (5) Fun, engaging personality