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1 person is interested
Individuals with disabilities thrive with a peer-mentor
ORGANIZATION: NEW GROWTH PROJECT
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1 person is interested
New Growth Project (NGP) provides employment for individuals with developmental disabilities in an environment that encourages growth, and learning through an inclusive workplace. Your support assists in providing accommodations for individuals with developmental disabilities. Volunteering at NGP typically consists of assisting 1-3 employees with tasks such as harvesting, washing, and packaging vegetables, working as a cashier in the market, labeling candles and soaps, and providing support by teaching better techniques and keeping employees on task.
Although we are a farm, you do not need to know how to farm to be a peer-mentor. We will provide instruction for tasks on the farm.More opportunities with NEW GROWTH PROJECT
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NEW GROWTH PROJECT
Location:
8605 PETERSON ST NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341, US
Mission Statement
New Growth Project cultivates job opportunities and creates community connections for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities through the art of farming. Through our mission, all involved develop a better understanding of individuals with developmental disabilities and our clients are given the support needed to be successful in employment. Our Goals at New Growth Project: Create employment opportunities through simplified job tasks at a farm and in a market with peer-mentor support. Our goal is to meet our employees at their level of skill and place them in a job that allows them to use their skills and develop new ones. New Growth Project farm, located in Rockford, MI, harvests chemical-free produce to sell to the community, local restaurants, and community-supported agriculture memberships.
Description
New Growth Project was established in September 2021. We farm about 8 acres with vegetables including tomatoes, lettuces, cucumbers, squash and much more. Our main purpose is to provide job opportunities for individuals with neurodiversity. We do so by building a program that meets their needs and build a plan to help them thrive. We provide peer-mentor support because we believe that having a peer by your side can provide a great learning environment. Also, being on a farm where there is low sensory impact, individuals are likely to have less distractions. Our goal is to support employees in gaining job skills so that when they have employment elsewhere they have skills to help them succeed. Last season we employed 10 individuals and had our first successful harvest season.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8605 Peterson Street NortheastRockford, MI 49341
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2023
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Farming
- Mental Health
- Gardening
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Although we believe having consistent volunteers is beneficial for employees at New Growth Project we do not have a time commitment.