The high school boys purposely kept the frisbee just out of the reach of a special needs student. Ariana knew she had to step in. Thankfully, her experience volunteering with All in Need came in handy.
“I simply asked if I could play with him instead…it made me realize how much unfair and underserved treatment the special needs community receives.”
Ariana Whitmarsh had no experience working with individuals with special needs when she found All in Need.
She had been introduced to the special needs community through a high school program and knew that was where she could make a difference.
After two years of consistently volunteering with All in Need, Ariana currently volunteers at respite sessions when her schedule as a nanny, marketing coordinator and student at the University of the Pacific allows.
During the three hour respite, Ariana likes to spend one-on-one time with a special needs student, although she also helps out with arts and crafts and story time.
She says “The best part of volunteering for AiN is to see the development of the children throughout the years. You form relationships with the children and the families, and to see new accomplishments every month is very rewarding.”
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Our success depends on the generosity of the community.Please help us work to be a resource for families who face extra challenges — after all, everyone deserves a break here and there!