Opportunity Details

I nostri volontari passeranno una giornata o un pomeriggio a settimana insieme ad alcuni ragazzi diversamente abili. Tali ragazzi non hanno disabilità fisiche, non richiedono assistenza sanitaria o alcuna assistenza per la quale è richiesta formazione specifica. I nostri volontari passeranno del tempo con loro coinvolgendoli nella loro quotidianità e, allo stesso tempo, immergendosi nella loro. Una condivisione di idee ed emozioni vera e propria. Ci saranno momenti ludici e momenti formativi, il tutto sarà fatto "insieme".

Opportunity Details

SPARC is seeking a new board member. We are a dynamic community-based organization supporting individuals with disabilities after high school graduation. This volunteer opportunity is for a member at large to serve monthly on a working board building a strategic plan for perpetuity and fundraising project planning. SPARC is the only non-medicaid model in Northern Virginia, has 5 locations and supports 45 members and their families. If you would like to make an impact on the lives of extraordinary young adults and our NoVa community, please contact: Debi Alexander, Exec Director debi@sparcsolutions.org You can also visit us: sparcsolutions.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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WHY: We're excited to put on our 2nd annual benefit event to power the TangoStride Program, providing our amazing students with hope and the opportunity to leave their walkers, wheelchairs and canes behind in our weekly classes! Our annual fundraiser is where we raise the bulk of our funds that allow us to ensure that money is never a barrier for anyone who can benefit to participate in our classes (we have never turned anyone away for lack of funds!).

VOLUNTEERS: This is a big project that takes a village, so we're seeking volunteers to help day of the event from 12-6pm with set-up, food, beverages, silent auction, tear-down, etc. Please contact us at hugsthatempower@gmail.com to join our team of volunteers.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

GAIT TRC strives to promote independence and self-confidence for people with special needs through the use of adaptive riding and horsemanship skills. Volunteers are essential to the success of GAIT’s programs and to enriching the lives of participants.

GAIT depends on its volunteers to not only help run a safe and successful program, but also to foster the bonds between horse and rider for their therapeutic benefit. Volunteers assist PATH Intl. Certified Instructors during therapeutic riding classes and act as a member of a team with the horse and rider to help achieve their goals.

GAIT’s most popular program, Therapeutic Riding, runs from Jan- Nov and relies heavily on the assistance of volunteers to ensure a safe, fun, and educational experience for the riders involved.

Volunteers tend to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods of time, work with large animals, and work with individuals with a wide range of special needs. TR classes are scheduled on Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings.

Volunteer Opportunities:
¨ Sidewalking with a rider during lessons
¨ Horse Handling
¨ Off-horse Activities Program
¨ Fundraising and Special Events
¨ Volunteer "Barn Day"
¨ Gardening/ Landscaping/ Facility Repairs
¨ Educational Workshops

Get Involved- Volunteer Requirements:
Experience with horses and/or working with people with special needs is appreciated but not necessary, as training is provided.

¨ Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older
¨ Complete and sign the Volunteer Application (available on GAIT’s website www.gaittrc.org/volunteer)
¨ Obtain necessary background checks prior to attending volunteer training, per PA Law
¨ Attend GAIT’s Safety and Orientation Training

For more information about GAIT TRC, please email the Volunteer Coordinator, Diana, at volunteer@gaittrc.org, or call 570-409-1140.

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Join us for Challah baking Thursday nights at 6. knead your way into your heritage and connect with local volunteers, The Challah bread is then distributed to local seniors, hospital patients, and newly immigrated families allowing them to feel the love and light of Shabbat and Community support!

Opportunity Details

Victory Therapy Center is holding its monthly Orientation Training on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 12:00-3:00. At this training session, we will teach volunteers how to groom and tack horses, how to act as a side walker, how to be a horse handler, and give volunteers an overview of our facility and therapeutic riding. After training, we will assign volunteers to work in classes that fit their schedule. We have day, evening and weekend classes that will need volunteers.

Volunteers who would like to attend this Orientation Training session can sign up by emailing Karey Bourgeois at karey@victorytherapy.org. At the Orientation Training, you will be asked to complete our Volunteer registration forms, which include a background check.

On the day of the Orientation Training Session, we ask Volunteers to wear close-toed shoes, a water bottle and comfortable clothes that they do not mind getting dirty. In addition, please bring $15 for the background check.

We have plenty of opportunities for anyone looking to donate their time and talent. Horse experience is NOT necessary.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Volunteer Orientation	15	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

This is our annual Superhero 5K, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash for Down syndrome. With almost 700 people in attendance there are a variety of volunteers needed to make this event successful. Most are needed the day of the event but a few are needing in the days leading up to the event. The address provided is our location but the event is held at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf IA.

The sign up for the event volunteers can be seen here. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044ea8af2ba57-20162

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We'd love to have you on our event team.

For additional informaiton about the run/walk please viist: https://gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities/5k

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Program Leader is the key volunteer overseeing their assigned program planning and execution. Programs meet on a consistent schedule, set by the local Playhouse Program Committee, either meeting on a weekly or monthly basis. The Program Leader works collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and Site Coordinator to provide a high quality, outcome-driven programs according to the program models developed by GiGi’s Playhouse. This volunteer position requires a commitment of 1.5-6 hours per month, depending on the length and frequency of the assigned program, and includes the following responsibilities:

* Serves as the lead volunteer at the assigned program, responsible for planning purposeful, goal-oriented activities for each session which fills the allotted program time, as well as additional activities to promote skill-development (back up plan)

* Prepares the program space/ environment for program activities, including making sure age-appropriate (high energy) music is playing at all times, the Playhouse is presentable and organized, creates an atmosphere of celebration and acceptance, refreshments provided as needed

* Ensures program activities motivate participants and families to reach high expectations and give their "best of all", track participant "best of all" from week to week/ month to month

* Ensures each program session has a structured beginning and ending activity

* Facilitates program activities between the parent and child to promote parent education, encourages skills practice at home and between program sessions

* Welcomes new families, congratulates the family on their new baby and carries out the process for working with new families before/after the program or delegates a trained volunteer to do so

* Greets families, fully engages each program participant/ family in the program activities

* Ensures each participant and volunteer signs in every time they enter the Playhouse, and explain the importance of sign in to families, volunteers and visitors

* Acts as a resource for families, answers questions regarding program activities, GiGi’s Playhouse, and the Program Leader’s area of expertise/ therapeutic specialty to collaborate in guiding participants meet their "best of all".

* Delegate responsibilities to assisting volunteers, such as taking pictures, monitoring sign in, set up of program supplies and refreshments, clean up, etc.

* Recognizes assisting Volunteers (verbally) for their work and commitment to the GiGi’s Playhouse families, gives suggestions/ feedback to Volunteers on their performance as appropriate

* Completes the Program Leader Checklist at the end of each program

* Completes the Program Report (Form F) at the end of each program to document program activities, participation and any challenges/ successes which may have presented.

* Attends and participates in Annual Program Leader Trainings

* Responds to program phone calls, emails and inquiries in a timely and professional manner

* Communicates with Site Coordinator and Program Committee to ensure successful program delivery

Experience/ Qualifications:

The Program Leader role is a "hands on", active role and requires a Volunteer with the following skill set:

* Education and work experience in the specific therapeutic techniques or educational themes of the assigned program (ie. "Crawlers" program is led by a physical therapist, handwriting program led by an occupational therapist, etc.)

* Excellent communication skills, positivity and enthusiasm for GiGi’s Playhouse

See more about volunteering for GiGi's here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities/quad-cities-volunteer-interest

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

8th Annual Fashion for Autism Gala

November 3rd Day of Event
1st Shift 9am-12pm 10 Volunteers – Pre-Event help
- Set up volunteer meeting rooms at Aria
- Unloading auction items
- Stuffing VIP bags
- Misc. set up
2nd Shift 2pm-4pm 3-5 Volunteers
- Setting Up ballroom (Program books & VIP gifts at tables)
- Setting up GiveSmart (paddles, pens, guests lists)
- VIP Gift Bags – Setting up Bags


3rd Shift 5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 50-60 Volunteers
Volunteers will be working the event
Attire: - Black slacks, black tops and black comfortable shoes.
- Check in & Registration – 10 Volunteers
- Greeters (Energetic, Outgoing Volunteers)
- Human Arrows 2 shifts 4:45pm-6p.m. & 5:45pm-7:30pm
- Usher, Table Host, & Spotter (20 Volunteers)
- Information Table (2 Volunteers)
- Close event
- Breakdown auction area
- Greeters: Thank Guests for Coming (Energetic, Outgoing) 9pm
- Collect Paddles (5 Volunteers: Ballroom and at exit)
- Collect VIP gifts that are left
- Collect program books that are left
- Breakdown

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Samantha Lloyd at slloyd@grantagiftautismfoundation.org


Volunteers are an integral part of making this signature fundraising event for Grant a Gift Autism Foundation a success!!!!
Thank you!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
1st Shift	10	n/a	n/a
2nd Shift	5	n/a	n/a
3rd Shift	50	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, Kin On’s mission is to support the elderly and adults in the greater Seattle Asian community by offering a comprehensive range of health, social and educational services sensitive to their cultural, linguistic and dietary needs.

Kin On Health Care Center is one service area of Kin On, that provides 24-hour skilled nursing for long-term care and short-term rehabilitative care residents.

Residents of the Kin On skilled nursing facility can greatly benefit from interaction with community members and often look forward to seeing new faces. As a volunteer with Resident Activities, you may help assist in arts & crafts, resident outings, and more.

This volunteer opportunity requires a minimum of 3 months commitment, the majority of volunteer opportunities take place between Monday-Friday.

For more details and to complete the volunteer application, please visit http://kinon.org/index.php/kinon/howToHelp/volunteer or contact Kin On Volunteer Coordinator at 206.556.2221 or rcheung@kinon.org.