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1 person is interested
Drive individuals with neurodiversity to work
ORGANIZATION: NEW GROWTH PROJECT
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1 person is interested
Provide transportation for employees at New Growth Project. Our employees often do not have their license. By providing a ride to work, you support an individuals ability to be able to have supported employment so that they can learn job skills and have a purpose in a life where they often do not have a chance at such opportunities. This volunteer shift would consist of (A) going to the individuals home and driving them to work at our farm in Rockford or (B) picking an employee up from work at the farm and driving them to their home. Our employees shifts are typically Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3 Shifts
- morning / 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM
- afternoon / 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM
- afternoon / 04:00 PM to 04:30 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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
- Mental Health
- Transportation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Although we do not require a commitment, this volunteer position is pertinent in our ability to provide job opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Therefore, if you can commit to 2-10 shifts a month, we would appreciate it.