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Adaptive Tennis and Strength and Conditioning

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ORGANIZATION: Hospital for Special Care

  • 4 people are interested

Looking for volunteers to help with the Adaptive Sports Program at Hospital for Special Care - with WAdaptive Tennis and Strength and Conditioning.

Volunteers must have intermediate-advanced tennis skills.

Wednesday's at 6:15PM-8:00PM

We believe that people living with disabilities should have every opportunity to pursue their dreams. Participating in sports and fitness programs gives both children and adults the opportunity to set goals and achieve increased independence. Sports, both competitive and recreational, teach life skills, promote confidence and develop leadership. Friendships are built, accomplishments are recognized, and people are supported to achieve their fullest potential.

Our Adaptive Sports Program serves youth and adults living with physical disabilities and supports opportunities for all levels of engagement…

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1 Shift

  • evening / 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM EST
    Wednesday's 6:30-8:00pm
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Hospital for Special Care

Location:

2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053, US

Mission Statement

We will provide exemplary rehabilitation and continuing medical care with the active involvement of our patients and their families so that they can achieve enduring improvements in their quality of life. We will anticipate and respond to changing community needs and a changing healthcare environment by creating innovative, cost-effective models of healthcare.

Description

Hospital for Special Care is a private, not-for-profit, 228 bed Long-Term, Acute-Care hospital licensed by the state of CT. as a chronic disease hospital. The hospital is renowned for its expertise in physical rehabilitation, respiratory care and medically-complex pediatrics. In addition, special programs are available in the treatment of spinal cord injuries and illness, acquired brain injuries, strokes and breathing disorders.

We also provide a full range of outpatient services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, rehabilitation evaluation, neuropsychology and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. The hospital also includes a 27,000 foot Aquatic Rehabilitation Center, which completes the full spectrum of rehabilitation and community fitness activities offered.

We also have a 28 bed satellite facility located within Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT. The satellite serves patients who are medically or surgically complex and/or require specialized care.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Sports & Recreation
Health & Medicine, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

Research & Education Center370 Osgood AvenueNew Britain, CT 06053

(41.68282,-72.80063)

SKILLS

  • Racquet Sports
  • Football (US)

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours per week for 4-6 months

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