| Our mission | AbilityFirst™ provides a variety of programs designed to help people with disabilities achieve their personal best throughout their lives. |
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AbilityFirst™
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After School ProgramThis program provides a variety of experiences to help children establish and build basic life, communication, social and healthy living skills. Volunteers assist with whatever activities are planned for the day. These can include preparing snacks for the other participants, a variety of games from outdoor basketball games to indoor board games and computer games, in addition to many other activities. If you are looking for an afternoon activity, 3:00pm-6:00pm Mon. to Fri. would be the best fit. We can accommodate up to about 10 volunteers at a time. Most sites have Saturday programs and some have adult programs.Adult CenterIn our adult centers we prepare individuals for the challenges of a new job, including giving and accepting feedback, adapting to workplace culture and environment, interpersonal skills, and professionalism. Our participants earn a paycheck by working for our AbilityFirst packaging and fulfillment or shredding services business endeavors. Volunteers are always welcome to work with our adults to help the complete their assigned job tasks and just engage with them as they work. The hours at these centers are 9:00am-3:00pm Mon. to Fri. Anytime during that space of time is fine for volunteers to come. We can accommodate about 10 volunteers at a time.Other Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteers are also essential to supporting our major and minor events. They assist with set up, tear down, check-in and other important duties. And, they help keep our facilities running smoothly by performing a variety of important office tasks. We have year-round volunteer opportunities at locations throughout Greater Los Angeles and summer time volunteer opportunities at beautiful Camp Paivika in the San Bernardino National Forest. |
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| How you help | Enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers are vital to AbilityFirst! Without people who give of themselves, their time and their talents, we simply would not be able to provide the outstanding developmental programs and services that make such a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities |
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| About us | AbilityFirst™ stands for, and alongside, people with developmental disabilities and their families. We create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued. Our first consideration is always for the well-being of our participants, and — through the mutual trust that we share — each person is supported to achieve his or her personal best. At AbilityFirst we look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities and expand possibilities. At AbilityFirst, our vision is of a society that values each individual and provides the opportunity for all people to lead full and productive lives. |
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