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9 people are interested
Helping people with developmental disabilities become independent
ORGANIZATION: ON MY OWN OF MICHIGAN
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9 people are interested
On My Own of Michigan is a nonprofit making independent living possible for people with developmental disabilities.
Through our unique blend of skill-building experiences, social activities, and personalized support, more than 100 people with developmental disabilities (our most ever!) had the support they needed to build and maintain their independence in 2023.
Join our community of dedicated volunteers to help our members with developmental disabilities achieve their dreams.
We have volunteer openings in our:
- Skill Building Program: Skill Building Program volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, pass a background check, and be available to help us with at least one night or weekend in-person activity each month.
- Independence College: Independence College volunteers will serve as peer mentors and must be 18 - 32 years of age, pass a background check, and be available to engage socially with our students 1:1 or in small groups at least once every-other-week.
More opportunities with ON MY OWN OF MICHIGAN
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ON MY OWN OF MICHIGAN
Location:
1250 KIRTS BLVD, TROY, MI 48084, US
Mission Statement
On My Own of Michigan helps make independent living possible for people with developmental disabilities.
Description
In our 26 years of service to the metro Detroit community, we’ve helped hundreds of people with autism, Down syndrome and other cognitive impairments achieve and maintain independence. Our programs include:
- Independence Prep: a quarterly overnight independent living experience for teens and young adults to get them excited and ready for one day living on their own.
- Family Consulting: family consulting provides families of teens and young adults with personalized plans for helping their students achieve post-high school independence.
- Skill Building Program: providing four skill-building workshops and social activities each week to help adults with developmental disabilities learn the skills necessary to live independently and build healthy relationships.
- Independence College: a two-year residential college-like experience focused on independent living for young adults with developmental disabilities.
- Independent Living Program: providing personalized independent living support to adults with developmental disabilities making the transition to, and maintaining, independent living.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1250 Kirts BoulevardSuite 300Troy, MI 48084
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 - 5 hours per month