Get Involved: Parks & Recreation - Adaptive Day Structure Volunteer
Adaptive Day Structure Volunteer
- Description:
Requirement: Must be 19+ years of age. APS/CPS and OneSource background checks required. Confidentiality form required.
Average volunteer time: Flexible based on availability. Day Structure runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm.
Available locations:
- Easterday Recreation Center
Tasks performed:
- Interact with participants; be friendly and get to know them.
- Help participants complete activities; support with writing, reading, physical games, and mobility needs.
- Encourage participants to take part in activities; model what participating looks like.
- Help staff with small tasks such as cleaning, activity prep, and serving lunch.
Volunteers help support participants and staff in our Adult Day Structure Program, which serves adults with mental health diagnoses, physical and/or medical health needs, and those facing the negative effects of isolation.
- Time Commitment:
Estimated hours per visit: Flexible based on volunteer's availability.
Frequency: Flexible based on volunteer's availability.
Typical days/times: Any time Monday–Friday between 7:30am and 3:30pm.
Season: Year-round.
Total commitment: Flexible based on volunteer's availability and Day Structure needs.
- Volunteer Benefits:
Skills & learning opportunities: Hands-on work in the behavioral health field. Leadership experience. Social and emotional skills such as empathy, relationship skills, self-awareness, and decision-making.
Connections & community: Connect with program participants, the special needs community, and Easterday staff members.
Recognition & appreciation: All volunteers are given meaningful tasks so their time is worthwhile. Staff thank volunteers for coming in and helping.
Other benefits: Flexible scheduling. Volunteer time counts toward service hours. Earn professional references.
- Interests:
- Adult Services, Behavioral Health, Disability Inclusion