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Bike Camp - Grand Rapids
ORGANIZATION: DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Host name: Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
Camp dates: June 12, 2023 - June 16, 2023
Camp location/address: Special Olympics of Michigan Sports and Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548
We are pleased to offer this bike program to people with disabilities and look forward to having you play an important part in helping our riders learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently.
Volunteers will be required to be on their feet for an extended period of time. Some speed-walking, jogging, or running will be required. Please share your comfort level and physical abilities when filling out an application.
***NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IS NECESSARY***
AGE REQUIREMENT: Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
If you are under 15, please contact the Camp Host for possible opportunities.
Volunteers can sign up for a 90-minute time slot. We would love for volunteers to commit to all five days of camp so that riders can build a relationship with the volunteer they are paired with. To register to volunteer, please fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScySOfPekZVoumyZF6uN9P4IIQjIqgsa48vF6VjymmMyJRjzg/viewform
25 Shifts
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 - 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 - 01:45 PM to 03:15 PM
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 - 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 - 09:45 AM to 11:15 AM
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 - 08:15 AM to 09:45 AM
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 01:45 PM to 03:15 PM
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 09:45 AM to 11:15 AM
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 08:15 AM to 09:45 AM
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 01:45 PM to 03:15 PM
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 09:45 AM to 11:15 AM
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 08:15 AM to 09:45 AM
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 01:45 PM to 03:15 PM
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 09:45 AM to 11:15 AM
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 08:15 AM to 09:45 AM
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 - 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 - 01:45 PM to 03:15 PM
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 - 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 - 09:45 AM to 11:15 AM
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 - 08:15 AM to 09:45 AM
More opportunities with DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN
Location:
160 68th St SW, Suite 110, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548, US
Mission Statement
The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan is a resource and advocacy organization promoting public awareness and supporting lifelong opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.
Description
Our Values
- Inclusion
- Empowerment
- Education
- Community
- Service
- Cooking Capers
- Buddy Up Tennis
- iCan Shine Bike Camp
- Sign Language for Littles
- Shape Up Fitness
- Rapid Runners
- Movie-Making, Music, & More
- Social Dance
- Book Club
- Summer Day Camp
- Therapeutic Playgroups
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
160 68th Street SouthwestSuite 110Grand Rapids, MI 49548
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2023
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Bicycling
- Coaching
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers can sign up for a 90-minute time slot. We would love to have volunteers sign up for the same time slot each day of camp in order to build a relationship with the rider. Volunteer orientation will be held on June 11 in the evening.
- Positive attitude!