Opportunity Details

The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin is hosting a week-long camp brought to us by the iCan Shine’s Bike program. The goal of the program is to teach individuals with disabilities how to ride a conventional bike and become a lifelong independent rider!
This year's location will be at Forest Park Middle School in the Franklin School District.
The dates of the camp are: July 29-August 2, 2024.
Volunteer orientation for the camp will be on Sunday, July 28 at Forest Park Middle School from 4-5 p.m. Attendance at the orientation is highly encouraged.
Ideally, each volunteer will be scheduled for a 90-minute session with their assigned rider, each of the five days of camp plus a 15 minute daily briefing before camp begins. If you cannot volunteer for all five days of the camp or at the same session all five days, please still consider volunteering. We will work with you and your schedule so that you can experience this awesome volunteer opportunity!

iCan Bike uses a fleet of adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program and trained staff members to teach individuals with disabilities how to ride a bike. Riders attend their scheduled 75-minute session at the same time each day for five consecutive days (M – F). All participants are physically assisted and encouraged by two volunteer “spotters” throughout the duration of the one-week camp.
As the camp progresses, the adapted bike is adjusted to gradually introduce more instability in an effort to challenge riders at their own individual pace. The week concludes with a touching and inspiring award ceremony!
iCan Bike riders are children ages eight (8) and up, teens and sometimes adults who have a diagnosed disability but are able to walk without assistive devices and sidestep from side to side. Volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt so that they are clearly visible.

Volunteer Requirements for Bike Helpers:
Must be at least 15 years old (unless accompanied by an adult)
We prefer that you are able to attend for 90 minutes at the same time each day of the five days of camp. There will also be 15 minutes of training at the beginning of the session, and 15 minutes of debriefing at the end of the session. If you cannot attend the camp all five days, please still register to volunteer and we will work out a schedule with you.
Must be able to provide physical, emotional and motivational support to the assigned rider.
Must be able and willing to get some exercise (light jogging/running) for a great cause. *
*If these requirements are too strenuous, we have other volunteer opportunities for this event including check in table and general event support.
Volunteer Requirements for All Other Volunteer Areas: W e have many volunteer opportunities available if filling the position of a Bike Helper is too strenuous. Please note on the Volunteer Registration questions if there are specific skill areas, or physical limitations that we should consider when making assignments.
There are five different session times that are available for volunteer participants to identify during the sign-up process. Volunteers will be assigned to a 75-minute time slot that they will cover for the week. We also ask that volunteers arrive 15 minutes before their session time with riders begins for a daily debrief meeting.
Session times:
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
10:05 - 11:20 a.m.
11:40 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
3:35 - 4:50 p.m.
According to research provided by iCan Shine, "80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never learn to ride a two-wheel bike". Sign up to make a difference in someone's life today!

Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ican-bike-camp-volunteer-sign-up-tickets-862242569737?aff=oddtdtcreator

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Session 1 - Monday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 2 - Monday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 3 - Monday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 4 - Monday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 5 - Monday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 1 - Tuesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 2 - Tuesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 3 - Tuesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 4 - Tuesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 5 - Tuesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 1 - Wednesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 2 - Wednesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 3 - Wednesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 4 - Wednesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 5 - Wednesday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 1 - Thursday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 2 - Thursday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 3 - Thursday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 4 - Thursday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 5 - Thursday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 1 - Friday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 2 - Friday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 3 - Friday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 4 - Friday	25	n/a	n/a
Session 5 - Friday	25	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We are actively seeking volunteers to hold food collection drives in the McHenry County, IL area.

Our seniors are struggling with food insecurity and we are expanding the food items we distribute at our FREE Adopt A Grandparent Farmer's Markets.

No one should go hungry and we hope you will join us as we strive to provide everyday food and care items our seniors can use.

Anyone can hold a collection. We welcome schools, businesses, churches, clubs, groups or individuals.

If you have the heart, you can help us reach our goals!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
No Shift Necessary	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Want to make a difference? Will you join the Ithaca community June 14th -15th in supporting Special Olympics New York athletes from across the state?

From Opening Ceremonies Friday night to thrilling competition in 8 sports Saturday, State Summer Games is an event you won’t want to miss!

Join the movement as an individual volunteer. Or form a group with your organization, team, community group or family for a rewarding team-building opportunity.

Venues include Ithaca College (Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Swimming, Volleyball), Ithaca High School (Athletics-Track & Field, Basketball Skills), Cornell University (Basketball Team, Tennis) and Midway Lanes in Vestal (Bowling).

Sign up through our Volunteer Portal. Link is under "Website".

Opportunity Details

Telechat Volunteers provide a weekly or fortnightly call to older people who:​

-Live in rural or remote areas, away from in-person visiting programs​

-Have health or other issues that make it safer to speak on the phone​

-Are in need of social connection​

Volunteers are matched up and help vulnerable people to feel safe and improve their social connection by listening, empathising, and providing them with a friendly voice. ​

Volunteers engage with many people’s diverse history and knowledge and gain the satisfaction of giving back to others.​

Minimum 6-month commitment.​

Training provided.​

Minimum 1 hour per week from any phone.

Opportunity Details

Join us for our largest Special Olympics New Hampshire competition of the year - our State Summer Games!

We have volunteer roles as early as Wednesday, May 29th and going through Saturday, June 1st! Sign up for one shift or multiple - bring your friends, families and co-workers!

You're sure to have a great time celebrating hundreds of Special Olympics athletes as they bring their A-game and spirit to these Games!

To view available volunteer roles and to register to volunteer, please visit https://sonh2024statesummergames.my-trs.com/.

Any questions, let us know!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Summer Games Set-Up	20	n/a	n/a
Summer Games Set-Up	20	n/a	n/a
Summer Games Set-Up	5	n/a	n/a
Summer Games Set-Up	20	n/a	n/a
Summer Games Volunteering	50	n/a	n/a
Summer Games Volunteering	50	n/a	n/a
Summer Games Volunteering	50	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteers needed to help provide pre-teens and teens ages 11 – 18 an opportunity to try their hand at STEM based, maker space projects in a camp setting. We will provide a universally designed camp experience that will be tailored to the individualized needs of the participants. Much of the work is tied to Wisconsin CCSS/content standards in STEM, and science including the NGSS standards. There will be a 30 minute “direct instruction” component in the activity with 90 minutes of exploration and application time.

July 9-STEM
*July 16-Wonder Wagon
July 23-Art
July 30-Gardening and Nature
* PLEASE NOTE: All sessions will be held at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum (BBCM) except for July 16th. On July 16, BBCM will bring their Wonder Wagon to the Autism Society of Southeastern WI office!



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Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
July 9th - (BBCM)	4	n/a	n/a
July 16th - (at ASSEW Office)	4	n/a	n/a
July 23rd - (BBCM)	4	n/a	n/a
July 30th - (BBCM)	4	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Caritas Sofia is looking for corporate volunteers to help organise and sell handmade products by refugee women and disabled youth of the social enterprise CaritArt during various bazaars and events in Sofia.

Purpose: We aim to promote the unique and beautiful handmade products created by refugee women and youth with disabilities while raising awareness of their cause and promoting social inclusion.

Information about the social enterprise: CaritArt is a social enterprise of Caritas Sofia, which provides employment and development opportunities for refugee women and youth with disabilities. They gain skills, confidence and financial independence by producing handmade products such as jewellery, knitwear and decorations.

As corporate volunteers, you can support social entrepreneurship at CaritArt by helping sell their products at various bazaars and events. It's a great way to give back to a worthy cause while having fun and bonding with your team members.

If your company shares our vision of supporting social entrepreneurship and improving the living conditions of refugee women and youth with disabilities, don't hesitate to contact us to discuss corporate volunteering opportunities at KaritArt Bazaars. Together, we can make a difference!

Opportunity Details

NAMIWalks Oklahoma raises awareness and advocates for Mental Health for All. NAMI Oklahoma offers free support groups, advocates for better mental healthcare services, and works to end the stigma that surrounds mental illness. The NAMIWalks event is encouraging, inclusive, and family friendly, and offers hope to all those with mental illness and their families.
The 2024 Walk will take place at the lower park at Scissortail Park and we expect around 350+ people to be in attendance. We will need volunteers at registration, to hand out t-shirts, to monitor the refreshments table, and cheerleaders/course directors to offer assistance sporadically across the event, and tear-down help. Questions? Contact: felicia@namioklahoma.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	30	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

NAMIWalks Oklahoma raises awareness and advocates for Mental Health for All. NAMI Oklahoma offers free support groups, advocates for better mental healthcare services, and works to end the stigma that surrounds mental illness. The NAMIWalks event is encouraging, inclusive, and family friendly, and offers hope to all those with mental illness and their families.
The 2024 Walk will take place at the lower park at Scissortail Park and we expect around 350+ people to be in attendance. We will need volunteers at registration, to hand out t-shirts, to monitor the refreshments table, and cheerleaders/course directors to offer assistance sporadically across the event, and tear-down help. Questions? Contact: felicia@namioklahoma.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	30	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We have received 500+ volunteers from across the world offering their talents and skills to enrich Sristi Village and volunteers are very important to Sristi since our inception. We are always looking for people who are willing to invest their time and energy in developing projects like this. If you have the desire to do social service and are looking for a mission to enrich you, we have our arms wide open.

Rather than find faults in cracks, tears and other imperfections, the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi encourages us to appreciate that nothing is truly perfect or permanent. Society often looks at people with disabilities always as broken or imperfect. This creates many challenges and disadvantages for them to be valued members of mainstream society. At WABI-SABI CAFE, we bring together individuals typically labeled as imperfect to not only enrich their lives but also inspires whoever visits to find beauty in life's imperfections.

The first SRISTI WABI SABI CAFÉ will be a Farm-to-Table Café Shop that brings the organic products harvested with love and care from our rural Sristi Farms to Pondicherry in a delicious menu of Indian and continental dishes; millet ice cream; and signature herbal beverages. Then, we hope to expand this model all around the country, allowing anyone to scale and adopt the template we create.

The volunteer can assist with (1) training disabled students (2) marketing and customer relations (3) business/accounting skills (4) chef/cooking and hospitality (5) strategic expansion: improving our visibility and India-wide partnerships. Depending on your skills, interests, and time, we will find the perfect match for you! Most important is a willingness to learn, care for our students, and follow our community guidelines.