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Published 8 days ago

Help Young Adults with Disabilities Build Successful Futures

Sip Arts Foundation, Inc
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    June 15, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Most volunteers contribute 2–5 hours per month through virtual meetings, program planning, curriculum development, mentoring, or advisory support. Flexible scheduling available.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Community Development, Disability, Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities. Professional experience is welcome but not required. Training and role-specific guidance will be provided.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Help Young Adults with Disabilities Build Successful Futures

    Help youth and adults with disabilities prepare for successful futures.

    Southern Illinois Pathways is seeking professionals with experience in transition planning, special education, workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, independent living, and disability services to support our growing programs.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide guidance on transition-to-adulthood programming
    • Support curriculum and resource development
    • Assist with employment readiness and independent living initiatives
    • Share expertise in self-determination and person-centered planning
    • Serve as an advisor for program development

    Ideal Candidates

    • Special Education Teachers
    • Transition Coordinators
    • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
    • Independent Living Specialists
    • Social Workers
    • Disability Service Professionals

    We will train you and just have a heart to help this community.

    Time Commitment

    2–5 hours per month

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Glen Carbon, IL, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    https://forms.gle/6k84QZHb1E89VMcf8

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Southern Illinois Pathways, a program of SIP Arts Foundation. Our mission is to empower youth and adults with disabilities through self-advocacy, leadership development, transition services, creative expression, and community inclusion. We welcome professionals, educators, artists, advocates, students, retirees, and community members who are passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout Southwestern Illinois. Applicants selected for volunteer opportunities may be contacted for a brief conversation regarding their interests, experience, and availability.

    All fields are required
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