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HAMILTON & DISTRICT EXTEND-A-FAMILY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
THE BUDDY PROGRAM An individual volunteer befriends a child with special needs and provides respite to their families by taking the child on regular outings in the community. Pursue a hobby together, enjoy community events, or participate in any of six ASD/Recreation events organized by the agency each month.
THE ASD/RECREATION PROGRAM Groups meet six times a month for fun activities in the community or for drop-in activities at our facility. The activities are planned and supervised by our ASD/Recreation Coordinator, with the assistance of volunteers. These times in the community provide opportunities for fun and friendship with peers and volunteers. They also provide a few hours of respite for parents and care-givers on a regular basis. We can always use friendly and energetic volunteers to provide extra support to some of our clients or to simply help with crowd control!
THE HOST PROGRAM A volunteer family befriends a child with special needs and takes this young person out of the home on a regular basis to provide respite for parents and siblings while offering enriched social experiences for the child.
In addition to these volunteer opportunities, our agency also relies on the generous help of volunteers to assist us in the areas of fund-raising, publicity, board management, and special event planning. If you feel that you have an interest and skill you'd like to share with our agency and the young people we serve, and the time to do so on a regular basis, contact us! Give us a call at the office, send an e-mail, or fill out a volunteer application form and submit it to us by e-mail or by mail. We look forward to hearing from you! |
