Supporting Special Education (18-22 yr olds)At — Adult Transition Program

Opportunity Summary 

CSUSM students will be able to volunteer in SMUSD Adult Transition Program. Adult Transition Program (ATP) is a program designed for young adults with disabilities aged 18-22 years of age. The ATP program provides training and instruction to facilitate the transition from public school into appropriate adult programs and supported work placements. CSUSM students will be able to participate in mutually beneficial training in vocational tasks relating to real-world opportunities. CSUSM students have an opportunity to work with 5 different classrooms ranging in ability levels from mild, moderate, and severe individuals with disabilities.

Contact Michelle Borrelli michelle.borrelli@smusd.org

Health and Safety Protocol

  • CSUSM students must wear masks at all times while with SMUSD students.
  • CSUSM students can never be alone with a SMUSD student.
  • CSUSM students must sign SMUSD's Volunteer Acknowledgment form.
Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

CSUSM students will have learned how to support their peers with disabilities in similar stages of life. Students will have a better understanding of what programs are available to teach, work and participate in.

Opportunity Training 

CSUSM students will be given information and background on the students or classroom they are working in daily.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

CSUSM students will be working in an environment with students who have a wide range of disabilities.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Contact Michelle Borrelli michelle.borrelli@smusd.org

 

CSUSM students must wear masks at all times while with SMUSD students. CSUSM student can never be alone with a SMUSD student CSUSM students must sign SMUSD's Volunteer Acknowledgment form

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
2.5hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
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