Best BuddiesBest Buddies is a international non-profit organization for those with Intelectual and Developmental Disabilities. College students are paired with young adults with IDD and create positive relationships with them. There are activities monthly.
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602 [email protected] Director: Tyler Morrey (509) 628-7200 Director: Alex Olausson (801) 682-9581 Fill out the following online application. If you have any questions, call or email the directors. Interact with buddy twice a month minimum.
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BYU Adaptive AquaticsSwim/do gym activities with kids with special needs to develop cognitive, motor, social skills and develop autonomy.
BYU RB Pool
Provo, UT 84602 [email protected] Director: Bryan Witt (314) 584-9923 Director: Dan Walton (706) 905-0590 Email or call directors to get involved. Thursday and Fridays 11-11:45 AM |
Camp Kostopulos2500 Immigration Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT 84108 51.3 miles from BYU (801) 582-0700 [email protected] Jamie Blaisdell, CTRS (801) 582-0700 Ext. 100 [email protected] Parker Wilkinson (801) 582-0700 Ext. 109 [email protected] Community-based season right now. They need occasional help with office work, fundraising. Summer camps: Monday-Thursday 8 AM-9 PM from June to the first week of August. |
Daniel's Academy904 S. 300 W.
Heber City, UT 84032 26.3 miles from BYU (435) 709-7050 [email protected] Jason Silva, CTRS [email protected] |
Danville Services1455 W. 820 N.
Provo, UT 84601 2.1 miles from BYU (801) 374-0119 |
Horses for HealingPaired up with Maple Lake Academy, volunteers are paired up with teens supervising riding activities under the instruction of the Equine Therapist, helping timid or unsure students get their horse out of the paddock and tacked up, and helping cheer them on as they learn and grow.
6155 S. 2400 W.
Spanish Fork, UT 84660 13.5 miles from BYU [email protected] Director: Kara Manzanares (801) 671-2667 Director: Lexi Heugly (801) 807-9786 Volunteers need to have experience working with and riding horses who would be comfortable coaching and correcting students. Email or call directors. Leave your name and number and they will get back to you. Tuesday and Wednesday at 2:30 |
Lindon Care & Training CenterLindon Care and Training Center is a Lindon, Utah based intermediate care facility for those who with a mental disability.
680 N. State St. Lindon, UT 84042 10.2 miles from BYU (801) 785-2179 Jacquline Walsh, TR "consultant" Kenzie Call, TRT Call the main number and ask for Kenzie Call to make an appointment, come in to fill out a form and then she will put you to work. Tuesday after 6 PM and weekends. |
Medallion Manor1701 W. 600 S.
Provo, UT 84601 3.6 miles from BYU [email protected] Director: Tyler Whatcott (928) 369-6792 Director: DJ Belnap (513) 314-7648 Meet in front of the Y-Serve office in the WILK by Jamba Juice to meet a program director. Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:15 PM |
RAH ServicesGo bowling with those with disabilities.
1585 S. State St.
Orem, UT 84097 2.9 miles from BYU [email protected] Director: Brandon Driggs (214) 498-0934 Director: Casey Strauss (385) 329-9050 Call or email directors. Every Tuesday at 3 PM. |
Scenic View AcademyScenic View helps students obtain and maintain gainful employment, develop independent living skills, engage in meaningful social relationships and interactions, progress in educational abilities, understand/engage in productive leisure time
5455 N. River Run Dr.
Provo, UT 84604 4.5 miles from BYU (801) 226-2550 [email protected] [email protected] Alyson Holloway, CTRS (801) 342-3441 [email protected] |
Volunteer through YServe with groups. They do Home Evenings Monday at 7:30 pm in groups of 8-10 people. To participate, follow the link below or email [email protected].
To volunteer individually, email Scenic View's volunteer coordinator Tasha ([email protected]). You will need to come in 15 minutes before your volunteer time to fill out paperwork. You will need to sign up to consistently help out with specific classes.
You can volunteer Monday-Friday generally 11 AM to 5 or 6 PM. See the volunteering schedule here: http://www.svacademy.org/volunteer.html |
Determine what type of volunteer you would like to be (see button), fill out the appropraite form on the website which will put you on their contact list. They will email you when volunteering opportunities are available.
If you desire to be a day-of volunteer, see the following page:
If you want to volunteer with a group of 6 or more, send an email to [email protected].
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Special OlympicsProvides year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
1400 S. Foothill Dr. Ste. 238
Salt Lake City, UT 84108 47.3 miles from BYU (801) 363-1111 [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator: Judy Hut (801) 363-1111 Ext. 2 Prior to volunteering you must read the Volunteer Handbook and bring a photo ID when you go.
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BYU Special OlympicsBrigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602 [email protected] Director: Michael Blomfield (801) 499-6811 Director: Brendon Warner (480) 438-3050 Contact program directors by phone or email. |
There are 3 types of volunteers:
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SPLOREThis is a program offered by the National Abilities Center to help those of any age and ability go on an adventure in the outdoors.
4029 S. Main St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84107 38.5 miles from BYU (435) 649-3991 [email protected] See National Abilities Center Info on the Miscellaneous page for more information. |