Volunteer Clinical Helpers needed for Children with Rare Chromosome DisordersConference Information
The Focus Foundation, is very excited to be planning and hosting the Fifteenth Annual Conference
for Children with 49, XXXXY. This is a rare disorder occurring about 1 in 85,000 children. The Focus Foundation is a non-profit that specializes in helping boys and girls with X and Y Chromosome Disorders, dyslexia and developmental dyspraxia. Most of our children suffer from a variety of language-based learning disabilities, dyspraxia and are behind in school. The conference is being held Friday, August 4 at the Greek Church on Riva Rd. in Annapolis, Maryland. We are looking for help with child care. Generally we have varied ages (birth - 12) and between 10 and 18 children. We have a nurse and employees dedicated to the child care. In the past we've asked each helper to plan a game or activity to contribute to the day. Time of the conference sessions is 9 - 4 with 1 hour catered lunch from 12 - 1.
Responsibilities:
-Help provide child care for children with developmental disorders
-Help develop an activity itinerary for children
Qualifications:
-Experience working with children
-Interest in working with children with developmental disabilities
-Interest in meeting specialists in genetic disorders
How To Apply:
Any interested volunteers should reach out to Teresa at her work phone which is 410-798-7934.
