Opportunity Details

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to volunteer for this event, you MUST sign-up at
www.specialreach.com/get-involved

Volunteer at our exciting Square Dance Party at the Arc (13430 West Avenue) from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Volunteers can expect to partner with a child with a developmental delay from 6-18 years old or their siblings 5 and up as they engage in interactive gym games, dancing, crafts, and other activities to enrich the child's social skills. All our programs are staffed and supervised by our highly qualified staff (certified special education teachers, licensed speech therapists, a registered nurse, etc.)

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to volunteer for this event, you MUST sign-up at
www.specialreach.com/get-involved

Volunteer at our exciting Ugly Holiday Sweater Party at Crossroads Baptist (8300 Tezel Road) from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Volunteers can expect to partner with a child with a developmental delay from 6-18 years old or their siblings 5 and up as they engage in interactive gym games, dancing, crafts, and other activities to enrich the child's social skills. All our programs are staffed and supervised by our highly qualified staff (certified special education teachers, licensed speech therapists, a registered nurse, etc.)

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to volunteer for this event, you MUST sign-up at
www.specialreach.com/get-involved

Volunteer at our exciting Back to School Bash Party Night at Brighton Center (14207 Higgins Road) from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Volunteers can expect to partner with a child with a developmental delay from 6-18 years old or their siblings 5 and up as they engage in interactive gym games, dancing, crafts, and other activities to enrich the child's social skills. All our programs are staffed and supervised by our highly qualified staff (certified special education teachers, licensed speech therapists, a registerted nurse, etc.)

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to volunteer for this event, you MUST sign-up at
www.specialreach.com/get-involved

Volunteer at our exciting Holiday - San Antonio Adventure Program at Cross Roads Church (8102 Midcrown Dr) from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM each day. Volunteers can expect to partner with a child with a developmental delay from 6-18 years old or their siblings 5 and up as they engage in interactive gym games, dancing, crafts, and other activities to enrich the child's social skills. All our programs are staffed and supervised by our highly qualified staff (certified special education teachers, licensed speech therapists, a registered nurse, etc.)

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to volunteer for this event, you MUST sign-up at
www.specialreach.com/get-involved

Volunteer at our exciting Alumni Dinner Party at Valero Annex Community Center (535 Bandera) from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Volunteers can expect to partner with a Special Reach alumni, ages 18 and older, as they engage in interactive activities to develop their social skills. All our programs are staffed and supervised by our highly qualified staff (certified special education teachers, licensed speech therapists, a registered nurse, etc.)

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Lisowe's Lights is hosting a Cabaret with 10-12 singers in front of a live audience. Funds from this event will be used to purchase and ship nightlights to foster children across the US.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join us in developing a dynamic social media strategy to enhance our presence and increase donations. We are active on Facebook, Instagram, and Google Benevity. Our goal is to elevate engagement, amplify donations, and raise awareness for LGBTQ+ youth support. This initiative is crucial to ensure we can continue providing essential services and support to LGBTQ+ youth in our community.

Your Tasks:
- Optimize our existing social media strategy
- Establish KPIs for social media campaigns
- Develop and maintain a social media calendar
- Provide guidance on best practices
- Create compelling content for our profiles
- Boost engagement and follower growth

What's needed:
- Experience in marketing or social media management
- Photo and/or video editing skills are a plus

Availability:
- 5-10 hours per month
- Project duration: 3 months
- Flexible schedule to accommodate your availability

Your expertise in marketing can help us make a meaningful impact. Volunteer with us to support LGBTQ+ youth and help create a more inclusive community.

Opportunity Details

UCAN's main campus occupies seven acres on Chicago's west side and is a hub of activity for youth, families, and community members in residence or seeking services. We will be painting various areas to beautify the campus: a rusty shipping container, freshening up a mural, fence touch-ups -- all to create an atmosphere of care.

This event will happen rain or shine. If there is rain, we will paint interior rooms to be calming respite areas for youth in crisis.

Budget request: $1,000 is requested for painting and organizing supplies.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Get involved in supporting refugee families during their resettlement process by participating in our Community Support Groups. Your group of at least three volunteers can make a tangible impact through a four-month mentorship and support role, with a financial contribution of $3,000 to help with housing expenses, move-in fees, utility and rental assistance, or in-kind donations to furnish their new home. Working alongside the IRC Washington office, Community Support Groups provide initial basic needs support, such as connecting families to vital local resources like public benefits, English classes, and employment services, as well as help with medical appointments and transportation orientation. These community groups can take many forms, including corporate teams, local clubs, university communities, faith-based institutions, community groups, sports teams, book clubs, etc. Please email Lidet.Gezahegne@rescue.org to learn more.

Opportunity Details

Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs (Walker) is a leading non-profit organization providing a continuum of intensive, highly therapeutic academic and behavioral health programs to children, youth, and families across the Commonwealth. Walker’s services include residential and group home programs, community-based programs, outpatient and in-home services, and coaching, consultation, and professional development.

We're looking for volunteers to participate in indoor and outdoor activities including:

> Help beautify Walker’s campus! Volunteers will participate in outdoor beautification projects on our Needham campus where we have a variety of programs serving children. Projects include landscaping, weeding, and tidying up campus.

> Help the Walker School prepare for the 2024-2025 school year! Volunteers will make Back to School posters to welcome students to the new school year. You will also make greeting cards for staff to use when students need a pick-me-up or recognition during the school day. The Walker School is a therapeutic K-8 special education day school serving students ages 5-13 who are facing mental health, social-emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.

Note: Due to the nature of Walker’s programs, we require all volunteers to complete an Agreement of Confidentiality, Agreement of Non-Disclosure, Volunteer Acknowledgement of the Use of Cameras, Communications Authorization, and additional paperwork as needed. Prior to the service day, volunteers will receive an email with the paperwork, which can be signed electronically.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	12	n/a	n/a