You will be a "plant" in the group. Being a "plant" means that you are to be a typical young adult hanging out with your peer group. No mothering please. Just HIGH energy, talkative, happy, and fun young adults. You will get to eat, chat, and play lots of fun board games.
The enrollments at UTH are set up to end for members on Sunday night for the following weekend. Therefore, by Mondays we know the exact number of "plants" we need. You will be given free pizza and a soda! You are to keep your plant" status a secret because who know you may just really hit it off naturally! The "plants" need to be under 30 years old as our young adults are all under age Most are We prefer to use the same volunteers each week, so a weekly commitment or frequently wanting to volunteer is preferred.
We do NOT coddle at our site and expect them to follow the same expectations as their neurotypical peers so they can increase their involvement in typical young adult activities. The volunteer will need to be willing to read their emails to be prepared for the group lesson each week. Plus be willing to call the lead staff to gain additional information about the members and their role for that week.
This position is for those individuals who are good at taking initiative and thinking ahead. We are also looking for those that are not easily offended because we have to be direct with our members to address their choices as most of our members do not pick up on the subtle social cues. Training in disabilities and the program will be provided along the way as it pertains to whom you may be interacting with. Due to the nature of our clientele, a resume and a volunteer form will be required to be completed for this position as well as an observation at our site during the program will be required before a commitment can be made.
This position can be a volunteer position or used for class credit, practicum, or internship. United Through H. Both Denton and Frisco locations are in renovated homes which highlight our emphasis on a naturalistic atmosphere where real life, naturalistic opportunities can unfold. The staff at United Through H. All of our programs are designed to foster self-confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging and empowerment.
