Re: Looking for volunteer opportunities for my special needs teen this summer

[Guest guest]

Lissette,

I have a friend in Boca whose son volunteers at the local hospital. He helps

deliver trays to patients, or he helps in the billing office by filing and/or

shredding documents for the staff.

I have another friend whose daughter volunteers at the thrift store of a local

church in Ft. Lauderdale. She puts the items on the shelves and sometimes helps

at the cash register.

If you are willing to drive him to various locations or if he will have his

driver's license in time to do it, Meals on Wheels is always looking for help.

Some libraries like the city of Oakland Park, Wilton Manors library, or Galt

Ocean reading room like to have volunteers to put out the books for sale or to

shelve materials.

I have a friend whose son is somewhat limited, and last year he volunteered in a

local doctor's office. When a patient would leave, he would change the paper on

the table and put the used gowns in the laundry basket. He also did small

chores like wiping out the microwave in the lounge and straightening magazines.

At the end of the summer the staff got together and gave him a gift card to Toys

R Us. This was in a small town in Ohio, so I don't know if a doctor in FL would

be as receptive to the idea.

You might even consider checking with Center for Independant Living about their

High School/High Tech program. They get kids jobs for the summer that are fun

and pay a small salary. My son worked at a car alarm and tire store for one

summer.

I hope your son will find a really great opportunity this summer.

Regards,

Glenda

>

> Hi, just wondering if anyone knows of any volunteer opportunities for teens

> with special needs in South Florida. My son is 15yrs. old, has

> Asperger's and is high functioning. He is not going to camp this summer

> and I would like to keep him busy 2-3 times a week for a few hours a day

> volunteering. There are so many wonderful benefits that come from

> volunteering. Volunteering can help him improve social skills, build self

> esteem, self confidence, teach you valuable job skills, make friends and

> become a part of a community of other volunteers. Any ideas are greatly

> appreciated! We can also volunteer as a family.

>

> Thank you,

>

> Lissette

>

[Guest guest]

Lissette,

I have a friend in Boca whose son volunteers at the local hospital. He helps

deliver trays to patients, or he helps in the billing office by filing and/or

shredding documents for the staff.

I have another friend whose daughter volunteers at the thrift store of a local

church in Ft. Lauderdale. She puts the items on the shelves and sometimes helps

at the cash register.

If you are willing to drive him to various locations or if he will have his

driver's license in time to do it, Meals on Wheels is always looking for help.

Some libraries like the city of Oakland Park, Wilton Manors library, or Galt

Ocean reading room like to have volunteers to put out the books for sale or to

shelve materials.

I have a friend whose son is somewhat limited, and last year he volunteered in a

local doctor's office. When a patient would leave, he would change the paper on

the table and put the used gowns in the laundry basket. He also did small

chores like wiping out the microwave in the lounge and straightening magazines.

At the end of the summer the staff got together and gave him a gift card to Toys

R Us. This was in a small town in Ohio, so I don't know if a doctor in FL would

be as receptive to the idea.

You might even consider checking with Center for Independant Living about their

High School/High Tech program. They get kids jobs for the summer that are fun

and pay a small salary. My son worked at a car alarm and tire store for one

summer.

I hope your son will find a really great opportunity this summer.

Regards,

Glenda

>

> Hi, just wondering if anyone knows of any volunteer opportunities for teens

> with special needs in South Florida. My son is 15yrs. old, has

> Asperger's and is high functioning. He is not going to camp this summer

> and I would like to keep him busy 2-3 times a week for a few hours a day

> volunteering. There are so many wonderful benefits that come from

> volunteering. Volunteering can help him improve social skills, build self

> esteem, self confidence, teach you valuable job skills, make friends and

> become a part of a community of other volunteers. Any ideas are greatly

> appreciated! We can also volunteer as a family.

>

> Thank you,

>

> Lissette

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Lissette and all of our other special friends,You may want to look into the Miami Dolphins "Special Teams". They organize volunteers for various events throughout South FLorida and might be an excellent way for you to plan his and your volunteer work. They are good people and fyi, are the people who organize the volunteers for the Autism Walk (At Dolphins Stadium), which raises a lot of money for our community. Have fun!! s Mahler

To: deniseslist <sList > Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 12:51 AM Subject: Looking for volunteer opportunities for my special needs teen this summer

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows of any volunteer opportunities for teens with special needs in South Florida. My son is 15yrs. old, has Asperger's and is high functioning. He is not going to camp this summer and I would like to keep him busy 2-3 times a week for a few hours a day volunteering. There are so many wonderful benefits that come from volunteering. Volunteering can help him improve social skills, build self esteem, self confidence, teach you valuable job skills, make friends and become a part of a community of other volunteers. Any ideas are greatly appreciated! We can also volunteer as a family.

Thank you, Lissette

[Guest guest]

Yes! Check out Volunteer match.org and search for our Y Sports Buddies Program . We are currently looking for volunteers to work with special needs. Thak you kindly, Sofia Andrade To: deniseslist <sList > Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 12:51 AM Subject: Looking for volunteer opportunities for my special needs teen this summer

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows of any volunteer opportunities for teens with special needs in South Florida. My son is 15yrs. old, has Asperger's and is high functioning. He is not going to camp this summer and I would like to keep him busy 2-3 times a week for a few hours a day volunteering. There are so many wonderful benefits that come from volunteering. Volunteering can help him improve social skills, build self esteem, self confidence, teach you valuable job skills, make friends and become a part of a community of other volunteers. Any ideas are greatly appreciated! We can also volunteer as a family.

Thank you, Lissette