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What is Adapted Needs Institute?

Adapted Needs Institute

Adapted Needs 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! Adapted Needs Institute meets at many locations, click on the 'Get Involved' tab to view a list!

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    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.

    Step 1:

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

    Step 2:

    Choose a class to attend. If you have questions, contact adaptedneedsinstitute@byu.edu. You may also visit the institute's webpage to view the schedule.

    Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers should plan to attend one institute class weekly for at least one semester. The following classes have requested help from BYU volunteers:

    Mondays:
    12:00-1:00 PM
    260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663

    Wednesdays:
    12:00-1:00 PM
    260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    1:00-2:00 PM
    260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    5-6:15 PM
    10361 N 4800 W, Highland, UT 84003
    7:00-8:00 PM
    1138 W 100 S Spanish Fork, UT 84660
    7:00-8:00 PM
    Utah Valley Institute of Religion Building Room 186-187, 785 College Dr. Orem, UT 84058

    Thursdays:
    12:00-1:00 PM
    260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    1:00-2:00 PM
    260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    7:00-8:00 PM
    1295 E 900 S Springville, UT 84663 (transportation offered)

    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.

    Step 1:

    Apply to become a leader by completing the application below:

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    Program Director Application

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    Contact Info

    Directors

    Available by email at adaptedneedsinstitute@byu.edu

    Paige Hunter, Lead Program Director

    303-210-9179
    Office Hour: Mondays 1:00-2:00 PM

    Annalise Schetselaar

    801-473-2766

    Riley Gage

    314-775-3623

    Tad Rosenberg

    I felt the spirit very strongly when [one of the students] shared his testimony of Jesus Christ’s redeeming power; he knows he will see his late brother in the next life. I learn so much from their simple but precious testimonies.
    Rachel
    A quote I loved from class is "Jesus is always the answer!" It’s so simple when you get down to it.
    Kellan
    I love serving with the Adapted Needs Institute! From the first week I went, I was hooked. I love getting to know each student individually and learning the gospel from them and with them. You leave each week filled with so much joy and so uplifted!
    Mellany