Meet A Student

        Maryanne, 24

"I like Loveland because I get to be independent. 

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Maryanne started to attend Loveland in 2009. She lives with her mom in North Port and can't wait for the Loveland Village to be completed so she can move into an apartment with her best friends. She is currently taking Health & Safety Class, Fitness, Mosaics, Contracts, and Computer Lab. Her favorite class is Mosaics class because she gets the be creative while making things. Outside of Loveland, Maryanne participates in Special Olympics Bowling and Swimming, and loves going to the movies. Her all-time favorite thing to do at Loveland is to participate in the Follies. Maryanne says, "I love the Follies because you get to audition and be in the show and express yourself".  

 

Testimonials



"I am so proud of Loveland and the unique world renowned service it provides. To have this resource in the Venice community is a tribute to all the caring individuals, foundations, and business’ that contribute their time talent and treasure to ensure its continued success. I feel privileged to be able to work for Loveland."

Warm Regards,
Gratia D. Schroeder

 

Contact Information

Loveland Center, Inc.

157 South Havana Road
Venice, FL 34292

Phone: (941) 493-0016
Fax: (941) 497-6179

Email: Info@lovelandcenter.com

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Administrative Services - Assistance needed with answering the phone, greeting & assisting visitors, making copies, addressing envelopes, filing, labeling folders, and other paperwork.

Fundraising and Special Events - Periodic help is required for ticket sales, distributing flyers and other Loveland literature, obtaining sponsors, finding items for silent auctions, transporting large items to and from event sites, checking in guests, serving food, cleaning up and tearing down.

Adult Day Training - There are many ongoing opportunities to assist students in the classroom.

Maintenance & Repair - Skilled and unskilled help is always needed to paint, sweep, vacuum, clean floors, dust furniture, clean up miscellaneous marks on walls and floors, minor repairs, move furniture, assist with classroom or office relations, minor vehicle maintenance or cleaning, put up and remove window treatments, take out trash.

Phase II - interact with students, serve food, clean up, assist with students’ personal care as needed.

Student Parties - Occassional assistance with chaperoning, interacting with students, baking items for parties, serving food, set up and decorating, clean up and tear down.

 

THE LOVELANDERS

After years of providing volunteer assistance to Loveland Center, a group of involved parents formed a not for profit corporation called The Lovelanders, Inc. Its mission is to promote, develop, and encourage a mutual interest between the Center and all concerned parties. This is accomplished in three ways: through it own fundraising efforts; regular social events (parties, picnics etc.) for the students; and volunteering whenever they are needed by the Center. The needs of Loveland Center grow more complex each year, with new programs are being introduced, and enrollment increasing by 300% over the last 25 years. While the Lovelanders’ past efforts have been successful, they need new working members to broaden their commitment to the students and to make the dreams for the future come true.

To volunteer, please call 941-493-0016 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Loveland Center’s Registration Number with the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services is CH633. The center employs no contracted solicitors and received
100% of all contributions. A copy of the official registration and financial information may
be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352
within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendations
by the State.

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