Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Sprout is a Manhattan based non-profit organization that provides innovative programs for people with developmental disabilities.

Sprout offers volunteer opportunities to lead activities in New York City. Responsibilities for volunteers include overseeing the safety and enjoyment of the group while also having a great time. You co-lead small groups of adults with mild - moderate mental retardation. Group size is 3 leaders and 11 participants.

Procedure: Online Application at http://www.gosprout.org/007.html
Interview
Fingerprinting/Background Check

Requirements: You must be proficient in English, friendly, responsible, caring and sensitive. Minimum age is 21. Time commitment is flexible. No experience needed. The New York City program has a wide range of activities in the evenings and at weekends

With Sprout, volunteers will travel, have fun and contribute to the lives of others by co-leading activities in New York City for small groups of adults with special needs.

Procedure: Online Application at http://www.gosprout.org/007.html
Interview
Fingerprinting/Background Check

You must be proficient in English, friendly, responsible, caring and sensitive.

Minimum age is 21.

Time commitment is flexible.

A driver's license helpful but not required, working visa not required, no experience needed.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Sprout We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X Afternoon X X Evening X X X X X X X Monthly Occasional Contact Person: Michelle Ramos, Director Of Leadership, (212) 222-9575, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 893 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025 (See a map) Directions:   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 104th Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 Web Site: http://www.gosprout.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island Volunteer Shifts Weekends and weekday evenings year round.