Participate in Wheelchair Games + Activities

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This give-back project is suitable for kids ages 7+.

Kid Volunteers will play alongside adaptive athletes, from games like Sharks + Minnows, Blob Tag, wheelchair basketball as well as participate in a variety of drills to help these athletes build strength + fitness.

This is a great opportunity for awareness + empathy-building as well as to experience playing in a way that may be different than their average play day.

WHY IS THIS WORK IMPORTANT:

This hands-on volunteer work will benefit Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports, specifically their JAWS program.

The "JAWS Program" (Juniors Active in Wheelchair Sports) is a wheelchair sports + fitness session for children with disabilities, their able-bodied siblings + families who can spend time together playing wheelchair games, sports + socializing with one another. The JAWS program is the only wheelchair sports after-school program in Tucson!

KIND NOTES:

This give-back project is suitable for kids ages 7+, who are able to play independently + can stay involved throughout the two-hour session.

Kid Volunteers will receive basic instruction on how to push wheelchairs prior to the start of the play.

A takeaway snack will be provided for the Kid Volunteers at the completion of the project.

Stay tuned for additional details to help you prepare for the day!

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Kid Volunteers playing a wheelchair game. This is a great opportunity to learn empathy.

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