Maria

Volunteer Mentor

Maria has been a dedicated member of our volunteering team since 2019. Throughout the years, Maria has made a huge impact on our unique grassroots charity. Before starting at Nova’s Ark, Maria worked in the Durham Board supporting individuals of varied abilities for over 10 years.

At Nova’s Ark, Maria works alongside our adult participants to inspire independence, encourage meaningful engagement and support each person in achieving their individualized goals.

Nova’s Ark is Maria’s happy place. She loves volunteering here because of the way our participants look at the world half full and bring her so much joy.

Participant smiling with bouquet of flowers.

Unlike everywhere else I’ve been, at Nova’s Ark, I do not feel out of place. It gives me something that I feel like I can’t find anywhere else. I meet people that I otherwise wouldn’t meet and I feel like a lot of those who have helped me through my struggles I’ve met here.
Bridget, Participant since 2010

Nova’s Ark is special to our whole family. When Daniel first started here, he could only speak one-word sentences. Now, he can talk your ear off and is very independent. Daniel being at Nova’s Ark takes a lot of pressure off of our family because we know he is safe, happy and learning. No matter the weather or if he is tired, Daniel doesn’t want to miss a day.
Daniel’s Mom, a participant since 2014

From the moment our son started attending Novas Ark, we felt such positivity, hope and inspiration. Everyone in the Nova’s Ark family has been so caring and accepting of our whole family. Nova’s Ark has gone above and beyond to help us on our family’s journey and we are beyond thankful. We are so lucky to have found such a supportive environment for our children and our family.
Parent, Shannon K.

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