Do you believe people with disabilities should have all of the same life opportunities as those without disabilities? Do you want to elevate the lived experiences people with disabilities have? Then our Regional Capacity Building volunteer opportunity is for you!
Regional Capacity Building focuses on promoting and sharing information about Positive Supports. The Arc is promoting information around Positive Supports regionally and will share recommendation with state leaders. Positive Supports are practices that improve quality of life for people with disabilities and does so in a culturally responsive way.
The West Central, Twin Cities and Southern Regions of Minnesota each have a Regional Capacity Building Network. Regions will build partnerships and help strengthen their communities for people with disabilities. We seek individuals from diverse groups of people for this work, especially self-advocates and their trusted supporters. Come join us!
Network Members will:
- Attend monthly Zoom meetings (schedule varies by region); time commitment 1-3 hours per month
- Work on projects outside of meetings (optional)
- Share their expertise
- Help identify recommendations for regional and statewide improvements
Individuals with a depth of lived experience from multiple groups of people are highly needed. We seek individuals who have the following experience or identities:
- Member of an underrepresented or culturally specific group
- Have lived experience as a person with a disability or family member
- Knowledge or experience with Positive Supports topics such as:
Want to learn more or volunteer? Contact the Director of Volunteer Resources at volunteernow@arcminnesota.org or you can complete this form. An Arc staff person will be in touch with you soon!
