Special Needs Aquatic Program
Cause Area
Location
P.O. Box 120 Berkeley, CA 94701
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Jan 21
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Apr 21
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
Our beautiful children with disabilities need swim partners! SNAPkids - Special Needs Aquatic Program is a community-based swimming program for children with disabilities. By volunteering it means a swimmer can participate! Our special swimmers rely on our volunteer helpers to create the fun and the magic each week. We provide training and guidance. You must be a capable swimmer. We hope you'll consider helping out! : ) Our special swimmers range from 1 - 21 years old and have physical and/or developmental challenges such as cerebral palsy and autism. You will be paired with a swimmer and another volunteer to create fun activities to meet the needs of your swimmer. Training and support are provided, leadership opportunities are available. Bring your happy self to the pool each week. We hope that you build a special relationship with your swimmer as SNAPkids is often a highlight of the week for our swimmers and volunteers. We ask that you commit at least one hour per week for one semester (more hours are fine). Our classes are currently on Saturdays in Palo Alto. You must be a capable swimmer, at least 15 years old (young adults to retirees are welcome), enjoy children, and have a playful nature. As our swimmers do better with consistency and we give preference to volunteers who can commit to more than one quarter. It's great fun for all! : ) See you in the water!
Date Posted: Dec 28, 2022
Flexible Schedule
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Berkeley, CA 94704
Children with disabilities need swim partners! SNAPkids - Special Needs Aquatic Program is a community-based swimming program for children with disabilities. Our special swimmers rely on our volunteer helpers to create the fun and the magic each week. We provide training and guidance. By volunteering it means a swimmer can participate and we hope you'll consider helping out! : ) Our special swimmers range from 1 - 21 years old and have physical and/or developmental challenges such as cerebral palsy and autism. You will be paired with a swimmer and another volunteer to create fun activities to meet the needs of your swimmer. Training and support are provided, leadership opportunities are available. Bring your happy self to the pool each week. We hope that you build a special relationship with your swimmer as SNAPkids is often a highlight of the week for our swimmers and volunteers. We ask that you commit at least one hour per week for one semester (more hours are fine). Our classes are on Fridays in Berkeley and Sundays in Berkeley and Albany. You must be a capable swimmer, at least 15 years old (young adults to retirees are welcome), enjoy children, and have a playful nature. As our swimmers do better with consistency and we give preference to volunteers who can commit to more than one quarter. It's great fun for all! : ) See you in the water!
Date Posted: Dec 28, 2022
Organization Information
Mission Statement
SNAPkids strives to empower children with special needs.
Description
SNAPkids - Special Needs Aquatic Program is an accessible and inclusive swimming program for children with disabilities. SNAP strives to help kids with disabilities, swim, build self-confidence, and have fun while our highlighting abilities, respect, and more inclusive communities.
Reviews
Would you recommend Special Needs Aquatic Program?
SNAP is amazing and the program director Dori is so kind and helpful.
