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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.

    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.

    SUMMER SCHEDULE:

    Tuesdays

    Wednesdays

    Thursdays

    Fridays

    11:00-12:00 PM
    Utah County Academy of Sciences Seminary

    844 W 800 S
    Orem, UT 84058

    4:45-5:45 PM
    Utah County Academy of Sciences Seminary

    844 W 800 S
    Orem, UT 84058

    11:00-12:00 PM
    Utah County Academy of Sciences Seminary

    844 W 800 S
    Orem, UT 84058

    11:00-12:00 PM Saratoga Springs

    663 W 400 N
    Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

    6:00-7:00 PM
    Utah Valley Institute

    785 W college drive
    Orem, UT 84058

    7:00-8:00 PM
    Orem Sr. Seminary

    125 S 400 E
    Orem, UT 84097

    5:30-6:30 PM
    Utah County Academy of Sciences Seminary

    844 W 800 S
    Orem, UT 84058

    7:00-8:00 PM
    Spanish Fork

    1138 W 100 S Spanish Fork, UT 84660

    6:30-7:30 PM
    Springville Senior Seminary

    1295 E 900 S St.
    Springville, UT 84663

    FALL SCHEDULE:

    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: Tuesday 12:00-1:00 PM

    Annalise Schetselaar

    801-473-2766

    Lizzy Cichoski

    971-529-8145

    Paige Larsen

    801-821-3282

    Ryan Skouson

    937-831-1791