We are planning a series of free summer events to promote full inclusion for children with disabilities. The mission of the Grape Up! Come Together series is to provide fully-inclusive, free fun for the Austin community. The Summer Series intern would be responsible for:
· Dates of the summer series: June 6th and ending August 22nd
· Every Saturday, time tbd, except 4th of July
· To be held at Ramsey Park or a local library
· Intended audience: 2 to 8 year olds
Each event will consist of:
A greeting
Getting settled
Book reading that relates to the topic
Activity or craft
Snack bag distribution
A reminder of the next week’s event
Graphic design creation of:
· Grape Up! Come Together logo that is social media friendly
· A webpage to put on The Johnson Center’s webpage
· A stamp with The Johnson Center’s logo for the snack bags
· A 1-sheet advertisement for each event
· Volunteer tshirt design including sponsor logos on the back
· A “passport to adventure”
· At each event, there will be a stamp for the passport – once a child gets a certain number of stamps, they will be entered into a drawing for a prize
Event Prep
· Over see volunteers from Easter Seals and various other organizations
· Contact and schedule Sign Language interpreters
· Takes pre-packed supply kit (first aid kit, wipes, paper towels, etc.), craft supplies, and BookPeople book
· Ices cooler and waters (bought in bulk and kept at JC)
· Preps snack bags day prior to event
· Write blog about event for next week’s posting
· Sets up 6 foot tables for name tags, craft supplies
· JC representative meets at location
· Leader/speaker meets at location
· 2 volunteers help set up craft
· Volunteers make name tags and hand out ticket for book raffle, parent reminder
· 2 volunteers will always be on site to help with name tags, remind parents to stay with child, help kids with crafts
· JC rep to take photos of event
Intern will work with behavior therapists on modifiers each event and activity so that children of all abilities can participate.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to:
Wendy Richardson
Family Care and Research Coordinator
Phone: 512-732-8400
Email: wrichardson@johnson-center.org
Deadline : April 15, 2015