Center for All Abilities seeks to serve individuals with special needs and their families through creative, educational and spiritual enrichment in a faith-guided environment. Their vision is for people with special needs and their families to realize and live out their full potential in God through supportive services.

A pilot program by Center for All Abilities, SMiles aims to impact lives one step and one mile at a time through inclusive physical recreation. Help impact the lives of young individuals by volunteering!

• SMiles seeks to enhance the quality of life of young individuals with neuro/physical developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for accessible, supportive, and inclusive physical recreation, including physical activity, social interaction, and community integration.
• SMiles meets weekly in Chinatown/LES on Saturdays from October 2024 - June 2025 and will incorporate both outdoor (Aug - Dec, Apr - Jun) and indoor recreation (Jan - Mar).

Volunteer commitment:

• We welcome volunteers aged 14 and above to join us in creating a more inclusive and active community for everyone.
• Volunteers should commit to assisting in the program weekly on Saturdays, 11:15am - 1:15pm, from October 2024 to June 2025 (the program does not meet on all holiday weekends).

Volunteer info session and training: Join our Zoom info session to learn more about the volunteer opportunity from Center for All Abilities' founder and program director.

• Zoom info sessions are held on Tuesday, 8/27, 7:00-7:30PM or Thursday, 8/29, 7:00-7:30PM.
• All new and returning volunteers in the program must attend an in-person volunteer training session on Saturday, 9/28, 12:30 - 2:30PM. Lunch will be provided.

Process:

• Click "Request Information" to learn more and a staff member will reach out to share more about the program.
• Volunteers will experience an interview and background check before serving.
• All volunteers must attend an in-person training on Saturday, 9/28, 12:30 - 2:30PM. Lunch will be provided.

Click "Request Information" to get started!