Adapted Institute

What is Adapted Institute?

Adapted Institute is a program that enables young adults with special needs to more fully enjoy the institute experience through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Volunteers will pair up with a buddy at Institute, engage in conversation, share insights, and serve in whatever way their friends need to have the best experience possible and learn about Jesus Christ together.

How do I get involved?

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Description: Volunteers who attend institute meetings will pair up with a buddy with special needs and help them throughout the class. Their responsibilities will be supporting and connecting with their buddy and participating in the lecture.

Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers should plan to attend one institute class weekly for at least one semester.

Complete the following training and steps below:

Step 1

Complete a background check. Click here to start the process.

Step 2

Choose a class to attend. If you have questions, contact adaptedinstitute@byu.edu.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Find a full list of the many Adapted Institute/ Seminary classes that Y-Serve students volunteer at here.
If you have questions about which class to attend, feel free to text or email any of the student leaders found below.

Classes offering transportation:

Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at 1295 E 900 S Springville, UT 84663
If no one has signed up by 12 PM the day of, we will cancel the van, so be sure of sign up! Sign up here.

Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at 1138 W 100 S Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Sign up here!

BECOME A LEADER

Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Lead Program Director and Program Director. A program only has one Lead Program Director, but multiple Program Directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our section called Be a Leader!

Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour monthly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program. Apply to become a leader by completing the application below: