| Last updated on April 11, 2008 |
Youth Connection is an after school program for high school adolescents. The goal of the program is to work with students with disabilities on social, personal, and employment/vocational skills. As well, the program will allow students a safe, structured, and accessible place to socialize, receive homework help, exercise, and have fun. The program will be active each full day that district 186 is in session and will operate from 3 pm to 6pm. UCP is looking for volunteers to assist children who participate in the program. Volunteers will serve as an assistant to the coordinator in helping meet the goals of the students in the program. Volunteers are needed immediately for the months of April and May, and again for the 2008-2009 school year starting in August. The program meets daily during the week in Springfield, and volunteer opportunities are flexible.
No experience is necessary to be a volunteer. Support and training will be provided to all volunteers. In addition to the opportunity to build relationships and to explore possible career interests, this is an excellent way for students to get services hours throughout the school year, and for all volunteers to do something for the underserved in their community. Individual and group participation is welcomed.
This opportunity is sponsored by: United Cerebral Palsy-Land of Lincoln
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Disabled / Ill |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Evenings |
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Weekdays |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Advocacy & Human Rights |
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Human Services |
| Children & Youth |
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Mentoring Services |
| Disabilities |
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Nonprofit Organization |
| Education & Technology |
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Technology |
| Health |
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Transportation |
| Housing |
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Urban |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Advocacy |
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Companionship |
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Type Of Opportunity
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| Volunteer On An On-going Basis/project |
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Contact Person:
Neal Young, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Address:
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101 N. 16th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
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Directions:
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From south: north to Washington, turn right, travel to 16th street, turn Left into UCP.
From North: South to Washington, turn left, travel to 16th street, turn left into UCP.
Nearest Bus Stop: 16th and Washington, 0 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.ucpll.org
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