FAU CARD iRISE2 Mentor Information Session-Online
Schedule
Thu Jan 19 2017 at 05:30 pm to Tue Dec 10 2024 at 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Online | Online, 0
About this Event
Social skills are very significant tools to success in the workplace and our community. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder many times struggle with engaging and maintaining conversation with peers and adults. iRISE2, Interest and Relationships Impacting Social Engagement and Employment, Mentoring Program provides high functioning individuals diagnosed with autism the opportunity to engage in a supportive one-to-one mentoring relationship. As a dedicated, professionally trained mentor, you will be able to provide guidance, support and friendship through social engagement and exploring employment interests with your protégé.
Mentor Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of 4-6 hours a month based on your availability, all virtual
- Can live Nationwide
- Successfully complete Volunteer Background Screening (paid for by iRISE2)
iRISE2 Mentoring Program
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn"-Benjamin Franklin
*Online instructions will be sent to online attendees for each date.
*Orientations are also available on request for individuals/groups/offices. Please contact Alexzandria May, [email protected] to schedule.
*This orientation is geared towards potential mentors. Parents/guardians please reach out as the enrollment process is similar yet different.
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