Fall GEL Students ONLY- Pen Pal / Event Assistant / Art Workshop Assistant At — Mountain Shadows Support Group

Opportunity Summary 

Note: This opportunity is only for students in Fall 2024 GEL courses.

 

We have 3 opportunities: Pen Pal Program" Connecting via letter or email with a participant. Event Assistant: Supporting the residents of MSCH during an onsite event. Art Workshop Assistant: Supporting the participants of the day program with art projects.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

They would be learning about the lived experiences of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This learning would increase empathy and compassion towards others in their community.

Opportunity Training 

Information about the population of individuals will be provided to the students, and direction about the event or project they are working on with the individual will be provided. Multiple supervisors and multiple employees will be in the building at all times so students are never alone with any of the individuals our organization supports.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

None

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
2hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing