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The Team Leader oversees team development, fosters positive team dynamics, ensures faithful financial stewardship, and facilitates the successful achievement of outreach outcomes in collaboration with Joni and Friends, in-country partners, and the outreach team. They prioritize team safety and well-being, manage the distribution process, and interface with other Joni and Friends Partners in-country.
The Seating Therapist must hold a degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy. They apply their expertise in physical and functional assessment to select mobility equipment that optimizes function, comfort, and safety for recipients. They assess the comprehensive needs of the recipient, providing customized modifications as needed and teaching recipients how to properly use the equipment.
The Seating Assistant is a student currently enrolled in or a graduate of a physical therapy or occupational therapy assistant program. They work alongside the Seating Therapist to properly fit recipients with mobility equipment.
The Mechanic adapts mobility equipment based on the unique needs of each recipient. Mechanics are creative thinkers that are skilled in manual work, knowledgeable about tools, and can assemble and disassemble equipment with speed and accuracy. Provide guidance to Mechanic Assistant(s) and Support volunteers in equipment customization.
The Mechanic Assistant is skilled in manual work, knowledgeable about tools, and can assemble and disassemble equipment with speed and accuracy. Works alongside the Mechanic to adapt mobility equipment based on the unique needs of each recipient.
A Seamstress / Seamster is skilled at sewing and provides support with wheelchair adaptations and modifications. They collaborate with the Seating Therapist and Mechanic to creatively and uniquely outfit wheelchairs based on each recipient’s needs.
A visa is an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder can enter, leave, or stay in a country for a specific period of time. If a Visa is needed for the country you apply for, Joni and Friends will inform you. Visas are included in the total outreach cost provided by Joni and Friends.
Instructions for the visa application process will be provided to all team members by Wheels for the World as the time to purchase airfare approaches.
Joni and Friends will inform you of any vaccination or testing requirements for travel to the country you have applied for. Other recommended vaccinations should be discussed between you and your physician.
The outreach cost is all-inclusive, meaning it includes roundtrip economy airfare to and from any city within the continental United States*, visas (if required), in-country transportation, shared accommodations (double room occupancy) while in-country, a cultural experience, and meals while in-country.
The total cost does not include expenses related to vaccinations, passport fees, airport parking, souvenirs, snacks, or any other purchases made prior to the initial departure flight or following the final return flight.
*For volunteers traveling from outside of the continental United States, outreach costs may vary and will be addressed on an individual basis.
Once approved to join the outreach team, you will receive a personalized fundraising link where you and your supporters can donate toward your outreach cost.
A $350 travel deposit will be required upon acceptance. The full outreach cost will be due two weeks prior to the outreach start date.
Volunteers who cancel their participation in an outreach are obligated to cover all expenses incurred at the time of cancellation, including airfare. Donations given toward a volunteer’s outreach cost are tax deductible and, therefore, non-refundable. Cancelations due to extreme circumstances will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Our goal is to build a balanced team of both veteran and new volunteers, totaling 14 team members. A team is comprised of a Team Leader, Seating Therapists*/Seating Assistants, Mechanics/Mechanic Assistants, Seamstresses/Seamsters, Support Volunteers, and a Photographer.
*Seating Therapists must have formal education as a Physical or Occupational Therapist
Go to our Joni and Friends Portal by clicking the “Access Your Portal” button under “Events.” Once you are approved to attend an outreach, your fundraising and payment page will be available within the Portal.
Go to our Joni and Friends Portal by clicking the “Access Your Portal” button under “Events.” Once you are approved to attend an outreach, your fundraising and payment page will be available within the Portal. Share this page by copying and pasting this link to an email. text, or your social media platform.
