SPROUT

OrgCodeNameStartEndeWorkVol
VFPVFP MTV 06SPROUT01.06.200901.10.2009DISABLED4

Beschreibung:
SPROUT is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation to grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. http://www.gosprout.org/ WORK: Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required. LOCATION: Manhattan, New York City & various destinations. TERMINAL: JFK International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA). ACCOMODATION: While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip. LANGUAGE: Fluent English REQUIRED LEISURE ACTIVITIES: In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.

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SPECIAL REMARKS: Responsible, motivated vols age 21-35 with drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3-week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. SPROUT APPLICATION FORM and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.

Location: New York, New York

Land: USA

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Sprachen: en

Mindestalter: 21 Jahre

Höchstalter: 35 Jahre

Camp/Projekt geeignet für Menschen mit
Benachteiligungen:
Nein

Vegetarisches Essen: Nein

Familie: Nein

Extragebühren: 0,00 €

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