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What is a "Community
Partner"?
A community partner
is a member of the community who is willing to serve as a friend and
mentor to a fellow community member with a physical or developmental
disability.
How do I become
involved in the project?
Potential community partners will complete an application. Applicants are
then interviewed to determine similar likes and interests that they may have
with a person with a disability. The program coordinator will determine
a potential "match" and then schedule and facilitate the initial
meeting.
How much time is involved?
Community partners are asked to make a commitment for at least a
one-year period. Partners are requested to maintain contact at least
twice a month by phone and be involved once per month in a scheduled
activity. Such activities may include shopping, going to a movie,
dinner, travel, recreational events, or just visiting. |