People with disabilities are finding their place in their communities. Now we offer the opportunity for the members of the community to explore where their place is with people with disabilities.

Do you want to make a difference in the life of another person? Are you interested in being a part of the solution? Come share your friendship and broaden the opportunities for people with disabilities to have relationships and community connections!

Does this sound like something you're interested in? Call or e-mail now!!!

Requirements include application, State and National BCI checks, possible a Motor Vehicle Check also.

Orientation Training will be provided to all volunteers.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Looking Upwards

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Physically Disabled Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Families Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Disabilities Nonprofit Organization Human Services

Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Disabled / Ill Young Adults (18-25) Minorities

Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly

Companionship Recreational Activities / Sports Leadership Development Special Events No Specific Skills Transportation Public Relations / Outreach Tutoring

Contact Person:
Eileen Echevarria, Human Resource Assistant, (401) 847-0960, (email)

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Address:

Varied Varies, RI Varied (See a map)

Directions:

The people who are looking for partners in the community live in a variety of towns throughout RI including the East and West Bay. (Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Bristol, Warren, and Tiverton)

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Middletown Newport Portsmouth Tiverton
Counties:		Bristol Newport
Statewide:		Available throughout all of Rhode Island

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes

Overall Experience   
great feeling!

posted on June 14, 2006