Volunteer Work

If anyone is interested in doing some volunteer work. Every Friday from 5-7 at the YMCA in Richmond a program called K.A.P.E. (Kentucky Adapted Physical Education) works with children with disabilities teaching them how to swim and play sports. The program works with children from age 4 up to 18. There will be an orientation on Sept 9th at 5 at the YMCA. If anyone is interested just ask or you can email Dr. Debolt ( louisa.debolt@eku.edu) she is the professor at EKU in charge of the program. It is really rewarding and fun. Last semester I worked with a little girl who was 5 who had Autism. She was the sweetest little girl ever. We worked on swimming without a life jacket and playing soccer, volleyball, hockey, and basketball. They have a facebook page that has pictures and videos of some of the activities you do just search for Kentucky Adapted Physical Education. They also have a program on Thursday nights working with Adults Dr Debolt is the same person in charge of that as well.