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Therapeutic Activity Support Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Opportunity Tree
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Volunteer Opportunity: Community-Based OT Engagement with The Opportunity Tree
Organization: The Opportunity Tree
Position Title: Volunteer - Therapeutic Activity Support
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Time Commitment: Flexible (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM) | Ongoing or One-time Opportunities Available
Contact: Kylie Watson - kwatson@theopportunitytree.org
Description:
The Opportunity Tree is a nonprofit organization supporting older adults with early-stage dementia and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We are excited to offer individuals the chance to gain volunteer hours in a non-traditional community setting focused on psychosocial well-being and meaningful community engagement.
This opportunity allows students to work directly with program participants in a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities such as yoga, seated dance, cornhole, bingo, trivia, Scattergories, and more. Volunteers will support social participation, engagement, and quality of life while gaining insight into the role of an Occupational Therapist in a community-based setting.
Benefits:
Hands-on experience with older adults and individuals with IDD
Exposure to non-traditional Occupational Therapy practice
Opportunities to observe leadership and supervisory roles of an Occupational Therapist
Enhance communication, activity adaptation, and group facilitation skills
Build meaningful connections and contribute to a mission-driven program
Ideal For:
Students/individuals interested in dementia care, IDD, or community-based OT
Those seeking volunteer hours or exposure to psychosocial practice
Future OTs wanting to explore therapeutic engagement outside of traditional clinical environments
To Apply/Express Interest:
Email Kylie Watson at kwatson@theopportunitytree.org with your availability and any questions you may have.
More opportunities with The Opportunity Tree
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Opportunity Tree
Location:
3146 E. Windsor, Phoenix, AZ 85008, US
Mission Statement
To provide quality individualized services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments.
Description
For over 55 years, The Opportunity Tree has been committed to providing quality, individualized support to people with physical or intellectual challenges in a dynamic, creative and fun environment.
The Opportunity Tree is an organization with roots that trace back to the early days of the civil rights movement for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities-going back to 1955. In that year, the Arizona Society for the Brain Injured was founded with the goal of giving children the opportunity to develop the capabilities to live happy and fulfilling lives.
In 1963, The Opportunity Tree was created when the Arizona Society for the Brain Injured and the Self Aid Workshop merged. Through this merger, our organization was set up for a successful future and evolution that includes: expanding to Casa Grande and Maricopa, and adding Vocational Programs, Residential and Respite Programs as well as a new Creative Arts Program.
In 2018, The Opportunity Tree began offering a Youth Transitions Program, allowing us to come full circle to embrace our history of serving the youth of Phoenix, Casa Grande and Maricopa into the future.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
AZ 85008
(33.46604 ,-112.01186 )
DATE POSTED
June 19, 2025
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Psychology
- Relationship Building
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible (1 hour a week-1 hour a month)
- Passion for helping improve quality of life and independence for older adults with IDD and dementia
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 10
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation