Mentored-Employment Program
We provide on-site employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals with special needs after high school graduation in order to help them build job skills and confidently enter the workforce. Each employee is paired with a job mentor that provides them with one-on-one support and supervision while promoting independence.
Job mentors assist employees and help them develop skills for employment and independence.
Volunteer Requirements
Complete all forms and training described below
Must be 18 or older
Tolerates hot and cold working conditions
Team player with a positive attitude
Detail-oriented
In good physical condition
Steps to Become a Volunteer
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You must complete a background check if you are 16 or older. You can also send us a copy to info@blueskyacres.org if you have completed one within the last six months. The link to complete a check is below and costs $10, just enter the package code: BT96bg in the top right-hand corner and follow the instructions.
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We are requiring mandated reporter training for all of our volunteers 16 and older. This training is also required by volunteers in our local school system and is free to participate in. The training will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete.
1. Visit Pro Solutions Training.
2. On the Mandated Reporters pop up menu, click Add to Cart.
3. On the top right of the page, click on the cart icon (There should be a one beside it).
4. Click the blue “Purchase Now” tab.
5. Type in personal information to Create Account.
6. Click on blue Complete Order tab.
7. Click on Continue to start the course.
Once you have completed the course and received your certificate via email, please send that certificate to info@blueskyacres.org.
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We have a limited number of openings for volunteers so we will not be offering orientations at this time. If you are interested in getting on a waiting list or in helping us in other ways, please contact us at info@blueskyacres.org.