Disabilities

ASPIRE
An organization serving the developmental, residential, and vocational needs of adults and children with developmental delays, disabilities, and mental retardation. Volunteers work in the resale shop, provide clerical assistance and help with special events.
Time requirements: Flexible; prefer 1-2 days per week.
Contact: Connie Weber
9901 Derby Lane, Westchester, IL 60153
(708) 547-3550

Association of Horizon, Inc.
A not for profit organization that provides opportunities for volunteers to positively interact with physically disabled adults. Volunteers assist with fundraising, grant writing, a one week summer camp.
Contact: Volunteer Line
3712 N. Broadway #335, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 477-5170

Canine Companions for Independence
A nonprofit organization that trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist with fostering puppies in training, fundraising events, and mailings.
Time requirement: Flexible.
Contact: Debbie Felkamp
National Headquarters PO Box 446 2965 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
(847) 816-7360

Countryside Association
A not for profit organization that provides opportunities for volunteers to interact & and train adults with developmental disabilities. Daytime volunteers are needed as reading instructors, to teach basic hygiene skills, community training and assisting
Time requirement: Flexible; (Mon.-Fri., 8am-2:15pm)
Contact: Teresa Positana
4240 W. 98th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(847) 438-8799

Faith and Fellowship
A ministry designed to serve the pastoral needs of adults in the community with serious, prolonged mental illness. Volunteers engage in relationships of religious and social community with other volunteers and program participants with mental illness.
Time requirement: 3 hrs/week ( Oct-May ), plus 3 training sessions.
Contact: Connie
(708) 383-9276

Lamb's Farm
An organization that provides vocational, residential and social support services for mildly and moderately retarded adults. Volunteers assist with special events, leisure activities, gift shop, office work.
Time requirement: 3 hrs/month.
Contact: Michelle
Volunteer Coordinator PO Box 520 Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4636

L' Arche Chicago
A faith-based, ecumenical ministry for people with developmental disabilities needs volunteers
to clean, cook, for recreational activities, and take people to appointments. Open houses on the
second Thursday of each month.
http://www.larchechicago.org
Contact: Deb Seles at 708.863.1273
L'Arche Chicago
1049 S. Austin
Chicago, IL 0644
773.287.8249

PARC (Proviso Association for Retarded Citizens)
Work in the Resale Shop
Time requirement: Flexible
Western Suburbs
Contact: Judy Lorch
Western Suburbs
(708) 547-3550

Pathways Awareness Foundation
A foundation whose mission is to heighten public and professional awareness about early detection, early intervention and inclusion of children with physical challenges.
Time requirement: Flexible
Contact: Joanne Meyer
150 N. Michigan, Ste.2100, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 381-5220