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1 person is interested
Join our Junior Advisory Board!
ORGANIZATION: LifeTown
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1 person is interested
The LifeTown Junior Advisory Board is a group of young professionals devoted to giving back to the community & supporting LifeTown Columbus (and our sister program, Friendship Circle) in an impactful way through various activities.
The goal of our JAB is to empower young professionals in our community by engaging members in event planning, volunteerism, and assisting with fundraising efforts to support LifeTown's mission. While supporting LifeTown, JAB members will grow their leadership abilities by lending their professional skills and talents to projects & initiatives. There is no financial commitment to join the JAB but members are asked to attend monthly meetings, and will be asked to commit to leading a project at some point within the year. Meetings will be no longer than two hours and will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the evening.
This is an exciting opportunity for young professionals looking to give back to their community. If you are interested, please reach out to us! We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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About LifeTown
Location:
6220 East Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany, OH 43054, US
Mission Statement
LifeTown is a simulated city where children with special needs will come to learn and practice life skills in a realistic and supportive environment. The LifeTown village has a real bank so children can interact with a bank teller, withdraw money and enjoy a sense of responsibility as they manage their own accounts. Additionally, LifeTown will features a real doctor's office, dentist's office, pet store, library, movie theater, hair salon, concession shop and park. Through role-play, the children will develop vital skills, such as completing a job application, interviewing for a job, learning about teamwork and socialization, and, best of all, being inspired by the safe, warm, loving atmosphere. Lif Town 's realistic "cityscape" increases independence, self-confidence, and self-determination.
Description
When disabilities are compounded by poverty, children are at even higher risk of a life of failure and dependence. Through a groundbreaking partnership between Schottenstein Chabad House/Friendship Circle and Columbus Public Schools, the LifeTown "village" will bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real life learning that often exists for students with special needs. The vast majority of youngsters who will benefit from Life Town will be from impoverished backgrounds. These children are most at risk of being left behind in society.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6220 E. Dublin-Granville Road.New Albany, OH 43054
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours/month