Volunteer: Peer Mentor - Fall Q'25 | Wednesdays | any 1-hour slot from 8am - 2pmBecome a Peer Mentor for Project Career Launch Project Career Launch is a one-year transition program in partnership with the Philadelphia School District and Community Integrated Services. The program supports young adults on the autism spectrum in preparing for employment and independent living. As a Peer Mentor, you will work one-on-one with a student, building an ongoing supportive relationship face-to-face for 1–2 hours per week. Peer Mentor Responsibilities: Participate in scheduled program activities and assignments Assist students in developing skills for success in college, career, and daily life Learn strategies to effectively support young adults with autism Help students set and achieve personal and professional goals Attend mandatory training, meetings, and program events Qualifications: Drexel University student in good academic standing Ability to commit to at least two consecutive terms (preferred), for a minimum of 1 hour per week Demonstrated emotional maturity and reliability Positive role model with patience and flexibility Respectful of individual differences Willing to complete required training and attend program meetings/events Clearances as required Winter Quarter 2024 Schedule: Wednesdays – select one-hour time slot between 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Must be available to volunteer 1–2 hours per week, face-to-face Location: Main Campus, University City Organization: Transition Pathways at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Become a Peer Mentor for Project Career Launch Project Career Launch is a one-year transition program in partnership with the Philadelphia School District and Community Integrated Services. The program supports young adults on the autism spectrum in preparing for employment and independent living. As a Peer Mentor, you will work one-on-one with a student, building an ongoing supportive relationship face-to-face for 1–2 hours per week. Peer Mentor Responsibilities: Participate in scheduled program activities and assignments Assist students in developing skills for success in college, career, and daily life Learn strategies to effectively support young adults with autism Help students set and achieve personal and professional goals Attend mandatory training, meetings, and program events Qualifications: Drexel University student in good academic standing Ability to commit to at least two consecutive terms (preferred), for a minimum of 1 hour per week Demonstrated emotional maturity and reliability Positive role model with patience and flexibility Respectful of individual differences Willing to complete required training and attend program meetings/events Clearances as required Winter Quarter 2024 Schedule: Wednesdays – select one-hour time slot between 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Must be available to volunteer 1–2 hours per week, face-to-face Location: Main Campus, University City Organization: Transition Pathways at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Project SEARCH - Peer Mentor | Accepting NowBECOME A PEER MENTOR FOR PROJECT SEARCH !
What is Project SEARCH: Project SEARCH at Drexel University offers vocational training and internships to young adults diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability with the goal of competitive integrated employment. As part of the program, peer mentors support students in working towards their goals and help develop skills needed for a job setting. Mentor Will: Participate from October 2023 - May 2024 Support young adults with autism for a minimum of 2 hours a month Thursdays (biweekly) 2:00 – 2:45pm Participate in scheduled activities with Project SEARCH interns on Drexel campus Learn strategies to best support young adults on the autism spectrum
Project SEARCH at Drexel is an initiative of Transition Pathways of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Elena Marta, Program Manager | emarta@drexel.edu https://drexel.edu/autisminstitute/community-projects/Transition-Pathways/Project-SEARCH/
Organization: Transition Pathways at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute BECOME A PEER MENTOR FOR PROJECT SEARCH !
What is Project SEARCH: Project SEARCH at Drexel University offers vocational training and internships to young adults diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability with the goal of competitive integrated employment. As part of the program, peer mentors support students in working towards their goals and help develop skills needed for a job setting. Mentor Will: Participate from October 2023 - May 2024 Support young adults with autism for a minimum of 2 hours a month Thursdays (biweekly) 2:00 – 2:45pm Participate in scheduled activities with Project SEARCH interns on Drexel campus Learn strategies to best support young adults on the autism spectrum
Project SEARCH at Drexel is an initiative of Transition Pathways of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Elena Marta, Program Manager | emarta@drexel.edu https://drexel.edu/autisminstitute/community-projects/Transition-Pathways/Project-SEARCH/
Organization: Transition Pathways at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19104 Allow Groups: No |