Class Instructor

We need flexible and adaptable volunteers to lead engaging classes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Volunteers may facilitate discussions, develop educational materials, and create interactive activities in areas such as:

• Computer Lab: Typing, data entry, word processing basics, spreadsheets, internet navigation, email setup (3D printing experience a plus).
• Arts & Crafts: More info in the “Art Instructor” Category
• Linguistics: Sign language, reading, and writing skills.
• Aquatics and Fitness: Low-impact exercises such as yoga, tai chi, chair exercises (additional training for aquatics required).
• Self-Advocacy: Communication skills, rights education, self-care, and informed decision-making.
• Journalism: Assist students in writing articles for Sophie’s Gazette.
• Nutrition: Healthy eating and balanced diet education.

Have another class idea? We welcome creative proposals!

Program Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30-2 PM

Class times are 9:30 – 10:30 AM and 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Volunteer Requirements:

• Can provide 30 hours of service in 3 months or 1 year of service
• Volunteer application and Interview
• Physical, tuberculosis screening and drug/alcohol screening (Provided by SMSC)
• Fingerprinting (Provided by SMSC)
• Proof of citizenship or immigration status
• If you are under 18 years of age, you must provide consent from a legal guardian
• 2-3 hour orientation training
• Acknowledgement of receipt of SMSC Volunteer Handbook

Benefits:

Volunteering at SMSC will help you build priceless soft skills necessary in the workplace such as problem-solving, adaptability, communication, time management, and more. This is a two-way street where you will help us with your time and effort, and we will help you gain valuable experience and develop new social networks.

Impact:

Our mission is to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To give them the space and resources to let them realize their full potential. By volunteering, you will bring our students one step closer to realizing that they, too, can make an impact on the world. The smiles you will see will be even more rewarding than our free lunches.