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Volunteer Position

Opportunity Title	Adaptive Recreation Volunteer

Theme	Education

Description	The overall goal of the volunteer program is to give individuals a broad experience in community recreation with persons with disabilities and assist instructors. Volunteers are expected to work with program instructors, and other volunteers and interns through a team approach in providing quality services and activities to individuals enrolled in classes at Hilyard Community Center.

Types of Work

Dates and Times when volunteers are most needed
Monday through Sunday, 9am to 6pm
Minimum Commitment Level Ten Weeks (One Quarter)
Limitations or Restrictions	Volunteers need to demonstrate a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and contribute, and ability to help create safe, fun and respectful recreational activities for persons of all abilities and pocess a desire to assist instructors.
Background Check Needed Yes
Organization Information

Organization	City of Eugene, Adaptive Recreation
	Hilyard Community Center 2580 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 97405 See a Map
	http://www.eugene-or.gov/rec

Coordinator	Molly Elliott, CTRS
	recreation@ci.eugene.or.us
	(541) 682 - 6307

Mission	Adaptive Recreation is the primary provider of community recreation services for persons with disabilities in Lane County. It is based in the Hilyard Community Center, a fully accessible facility owned and operated by the city of Eugene. Program services include recreation programs designed to serve people with disabilities, individual and group skill training, adaptive equipment and resource and referral assistance. Every program encourages people with disabilities to take part in community recreation through a variety of activities including: classes and special events, resource information, help with registration and providing assistance for inclusion in classes offered through Youth and Family Services, and the Citys Aquatic programs.

Area of Interest	Disabilities/Special Needs Sports and Recreation