Are you interested in promoting inclusivity by working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities?
Community Outreach offers multiple volunteer opportunities for students to work alongside individuals with disabilities.
Special Olympics: Community Outreach has multiple opportunities to volunteer with Special Olympics, including weekly commitments to help coach team practices, or planning special events for Special Olympics CT.
Apply for Special Olympics: https://forms.gle/Sfwc4f98GifPRnEQ9 by Saturday, September 18th at 10pm. Contact uconn.co.soasstcoach@gmail.com with any questions.
Campus Connections with Horizons: Horizons' mission is to create and sustain person-centered opportunities for people with special needs where they live, learn, work and play. Become a volunteer with Campus Connections! You’ll spend a few hours during the weekends working with campers. You will have the opportunity to teach arts and crafts, cooking, exercise, and science to campers and gain one on one connections with the individuals you work with!
Apply to Campus Connections: https://forms.gle/18mSrcX7BkKQm5S78 by September 18th. Contact uconn.co.campconn@gmail.com
For more information, contact: Community Outreach at erin.mcmahon@uconn.edu