Special Needs Swim is a program where student volunteers interact with community members -- both children and adults with a variety of disabilities. Each week students and their partners spend an hour in the pool for exercise, games and friendship. These sessions are oriented towards developing relationships, improving body coordination and skills, and most importantly having fun in the water! Participants gain exercise, friendships and increased awareness of issues concerning people with disabilities. Volunteers also meet to discuss and reflect on their service.

Details

There are two sections of Special Needs Swim.  One section takes place on Sunday afternoons from 3:30-5:30 pm at EPIC Swimming Pool.  The other section takes place on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm at EPIC Swimming Pool.  Each swim session will be preceded by a volunteer meeting that features a reflection on issues related to disabilities or other relevant topics.  Participants must be at EPIC by 4:30 PM on Sundays and at 6:30 PM Thursdays.  EPIC is located at 1801 Riverside in Fort Collins.  Carpooling is available if needed. Volunteers must be willing to make a weekly commitment for the entire school year (excluding school breaks).

Get Involved

Volunteer applications for the 2008-2009 Special Needs Swim program are available now! Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, January 30, 2009. However, this program is popular and volunteer spots fill up fast, and placements may be made on a rolling basis. Please get your application in today!

Contact

For more information contact the Special Needs Swim Coordinator at 970-491-1682 or email  specialneedsswim@gmail.com. Feel free to stop by the Student Leadership Involvement & Community Engagement (SLICE) Office located in Room 109 of the Lory Student Center with any questions.