Partner Type

Disability Services

Description and Mission

The mission of Services for Independent Living is to empower people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, to control their own lives, and to increase opportunities and choices through direct services and community advocacy.

Activities:

Up to 2 students can volunteer this semester with Power Soccer. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Students are need to assist with the preparation and then facilitation of kids in the kitchen, the parent network, and other youth programming (middle school through college age). If you are to able to continue into June, you would be given preference for this placement. Saturday afternoon availability would be necessary in addition to hours during the week.

Special emphasis and skills:

Social Justice, Adaptive Technology, Child Enrichment Activities, Adaptive Employment, Adaptive Recreation, Cultural & Social Assimilation, Life Skills Training, Food Preparation and Serving, Nutrition

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Mark Ohrenberg

1401 Hathman Place
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: (573) 874-1646

Homepage

http://www.silcolumbia.org

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.