Location: Creekside School, various community locations
Ages: 18–22
Environment: Enclosed classroom, busy hallways, school transportation, and integration into the community
Directions: Written, visual, and verbal, single to multiple step
Class Length: 30-60 minutes (not including community travel time)

Description

GIVE is a center-based and community-based volunteer experience for transition age students. Students contribute in meaningful ways to both the school community and the Rochester community by participating as volunteers in a variety of settings. Students gain a sense of themselves as contributing members of the community. Emphasis is placed on sharing one’s talents with others as a way to build self-esteem. Students are encouraged to participate at whatever level they feel comfortable while also having opportunities to grow their soft skills in a supported environment. Volunteer experiences within the community reflect possible volunteer activities that our young adults might encounter in adult programming.