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Adapted Institute

What is Adapted Institute?

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

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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.

    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:
    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.

    Tuesdays

    Wednesdays

    Thursdays

    10:00-11:00 AM
    Springville FamilySearch Center 260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    12:00-1:00 PM
    Springville FamilySearch Center 260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    12:00-1:00 PM
    Springville FamilySearch Center 260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    1:00-2:00 PM
    Springville FamilySearch Center 260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    1:00-2:00 PM
    Springville FamilySearch Center 260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663
    7:00-8:00 PM
    1138 W 100 S Spanish Fork, UT 84660
    7:00-8:00 PM
    Springville FamilySearch Center 260 S 700 E St Springville, UT 84663 (transportation offered)
    7:00-8:00 PM
    Utah Valley Institute of Religion Building Room 186-187, 785 College Dr, Orem, UT 84058

    Contact Info

    Directors

    Available by email at adaptedinstitute@byu.edu

    Christian Merrill, Lead Program Director

    805-444-1177
    Office Hour:

    Annalise Schetselaar

    801-473-2766

    Paige Larsen

    801-82-3282

    Riley Gage

    314-775-3623

    Ryan Skouson

    937-831-1791