Friendship Circle Job Training Day Program Volunteer | Work with loving adults with special needs!

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The Friendship Circle of Greater Fort Lauderdale is seeking dedicated and loving volunteers who are looking to give back and help individuals with special needs. Our Life Skills/Job Training Program was created with the goal to provide our Adults with special needs an immersive, real-world environment where they can practice critical life and job skills. The program includes hands-on training in The Friendship Cafe, interpersonal & communication skills, academics such as basic math & reading, Yoga & relaxation techniques, a Mentorship program, Arts & more. Our program runs daily from 9:00am-3:00pm and we are looking for volunteers available anytime between those hours.

Experience working with individuals with special needs is preferred, however, it is not required as what we value most is patience, kindness, and the willingness to work hands on with our students. Our goal for our volunteers is that you take on the role of guide and provide assistance to our young adults when needed. We want our students to learn how to be independent and we want to build their confidence in applying the skills they learn in the classroom!

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The Friendship Circle is today’s fastest growing organization for children, teens, and adults with special needs. With over 79 locations worldwide, the Friendship Circle has cultivated friendships between 7,000 special children and close to 11,000 teen volunteers. The Friendship Circle’s unique approach brings together volunteers and individuals with special needs for hours of fun and friendship. These shared experiences empower our special friends, while enriching the lives of everyone involved.