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FRIENDS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

*You must be 14yrs or older and have transportation to and from event.



DANCES – SPECIAL NEEDS ADULT (CLEARWATER & RIVERVIEW)

Age Requirement: At least 14 years of age.

Overview: Volunteers will work directly with adults with Down syndrome/Special Needs. 

Duties: Decorate, serve food, dance with guests, clean up.

  • RIVERVIEW –  Hilton Garden Inn – 4328 Garden Vista Dr. Riverview; Meet us in the Ballroom.

         6:30pm-9pm Dress is casual.

         Duties: Hand out pizza and snacks, interact with adults, and help clean up.

 

 

  •   CLEARWATER -  Holiday Inn & Express -  2580 Gulf to Bay Blvd. Clearwater 33765 (Corner of Hwy 19 & Gulf to Bay); Meet us in the Ballroom.

          6:30pm-9pm Dress is casual.

          Duties: Hand out pizza and snacks, dance with adults, and help clean up.

 

 

FUNDRAISERS, PICNICS AND PARTIES

MARCH World Down Syndrome Day Picnic at ZooTampa
MAY - Mother's Day Tea Party
JUNE - Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
SEPTEMBER - FRIENDS End of Summer Pool Party
OCTOBER - Buddy Walk
OCTOBER - Halloween Party in Riverview & Clearwater.
DECEMBER - Christmas Party in Riverview & Clearwater
DECEMBER - Breakfast with Santa

Age Requirement: At least 14 years of age.

Overview: Volunteers will work directly with children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome/Special Needs. 

Duties: Decorate, serving food, selling raffles, handing out T-shirts, Monitoring Bouncy houses, cleaning up.

 



PARENT PACKET OUTREACH - THREE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – BRANDON, TAMPA, PINELLAS

Age Requirement: You must be over 21yrs to volunteer; have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Commitment: Ongoing

Duties: Responsible for putting together our FRIENDS Parent Packets and delivering them to

Tampa Hospitals - TGH, St. Josephs Women’s, St. Josephs Children’s.
Wesley Chapel - Avent Hospital
Brandon Regional Hospital
Pinellas Hospitals - All Children’s, Mease Countryside, and Trinity Hospitals 

PROGRAM HOSTS

HELP BRING OUR YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS TO YOUR NEIGHBORBOOD!
For programs Baby Friends (birth to 5yrs), Best FRIENDS (6yrs - 14yrs), Adult Socials, & Adult Special Needs Dances

Age Requirement: At least 18years of age with a valid driver’s license.

Requirement: A special needs parent.

Commitment: On-going commitment, held monthly for 60-90 minutes. 

Training: Volunteers will receive a brief training before the first class and will have continued guidance from the instructor/staff.

 

EDUCATION OUTREACH

Age Requirement: 21yrs of age with a valid driver's license

Commitment: Ongoing throughout the school year.

Duties: Presentations on Down syndrome/Special needs. Topics: Inclusion, World Down Syndrome

Experience: Prefer educational background; no prior experience is needed.

 

STATE LAWMAKERS OUTREACH

Age Requirement: 21yrs of age with a valid driver's license

Overview: Volunteers will reach out to State and government officials.

Commitment: Ongoing

Duties: Outreach to State and Government officials who are policy makers for our special needs community.

Experience: Preferred but no prior experience is needed.


 

Adult / Seniors Volunteer Opportunities

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1. I understand the privacy and dignity of participants, donors, volunteers, and staff will always be respected.

2. I will follow FRIENDS policies, standards, and guidelines.

3. I permit FRIENDS to use any photographs or videotape images of me during my involvement.

4. I permit FRIENDS to use my name, ideas, and information regarding my volunteer role in the media and on the internet.

5. I will not post any photographs or videotape images taken without the permission of FRIENDS directors.

6. I waive and release any claims for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators against FRIENDS and any other sponsor or organization involved from any claims or liability for death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind, however, caused, including any claim or liability arising from the negligence of FRIENDS, its agents or employees and any person on site, arising out of or in the course of my participation as a volunteer for which I choose to participate. 

7. I release FRIENDS Down Syndrome Special Needs W. Florida on account of any assistance, first-aid, or medical services in connection with any emergency while volunteering.

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