Why Volunteer for TAP
TAP is committed to supporting the development of the next generation of professionals working with individuals with ASD. Our Intern and Volunteer Programs support both college and high school students in their efforts to learn about careers in education, special education, occupational therapy, speech and language, physical therapy, human services and so many more paths to working to support individuals.
We offer two Internship tracks: we are open to volunteers all year long and offer a shortened summer internship at our Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! There are many experiences for volunteers and interns, including working in social skills groups, summer camp, parent and professional training, support groups, fundraising, public relations and administrative responsibilities.
Please submit your completed application to our Development Associate, mpheland@lifespan.org. The General Volunteer Application is for both Volunteer and Intern opportunities.
Internship Opportunities
TAP internships are unpaid but candidates must be getting credit from their accredited College or University.
Interns who are on a clinical or human service track (Master Program for Social Workers or Human Development) benefit from working in our social skills program, family navigation and summer camp. Interns work directly with children, teens and family members or caregivers in our programs and are supervised by staff.
Non-clinical internships provide opportunity to work within our Development Office working on events, volunteer management, social media and fundraising.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are multiple ways to support TAP through volunteering.
General Office
Day-to-day operations at TAP are supported by people interested in office work, reception, data entry, creation of visual supports, and many other tasks and activities.
Events
TAP hosts or participates in events that require many volunteers each year including our premier event the Imagine Walk and Family Fun Day and the CVS Classic Crave event. Each one requires 100 volunteers and participants can receive credit for community service hours.
Peer Mentor Program
High school students can be a peer mentor in our social skill groups. Each year students participate in our programs to model conversation skills, social activities, and to provide support to peers for them to engage in an activity and experience greater social success with their peers.
Camp WANNAGOAGAIN!
There are three ways to volunteer at camp dependent upon your age.
Camper-to-Camper
We are supporters of unified activities for all and are now accepting 14 to 18-year-old students who want to volunteer as a peer model camper at our summer camp. As a peer model camper, you attend camp and work in a group to support campers across the day. All peer model campers attend training prior to camp and are supported by the group leads.
Over 19 years old Volunteers
Adult volunteers work as 1:1 support, van drivers, general support staff or bring a special talent to share at camp.
Camp Internship
We are offering Internships for students enrolled in an accredited college or university. Interns must be 19 years of age. The internship is for 3 weeks including 2 full weeks at our summer camp. Interns will complete training and provide support to the camp directors and team the week prior to camp. During camp interns work as 1:1 support for campers.
How to Apply
Peer Mentor Program
Complete the Peer Mentor application and mail, email, or drop off at our main office. You will be contacted for an interview and additional requirements for volunteering.
Over 19 years old Volunteers
Complete the general volunteer application and mail, email, or drop off at our main office. You will be contacted for an interview and additional requirements.
Interns
Complete the application and mail, email, or drop off at our main office. You will be contacted for an interview and additional requirements. Interns should include information on your program requirements in the area of supervision, hours, and any particular work needed to be completed.
Camper-to-Camper
Complete the Camper-to-Camper short application and mail, email, or drop off to Abby Waite at our main office. You will be contacted for an interview and additional requirements for volunteering as a peer model camper.
