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Become involved at ASPIRO!

Volunteers are important to ASPIRO's mission. Each year ASPIRO's 500 volunteers give of their time. Becoming an active volunteer will help individuals with disabilities reach goals, connect community and achieve independence.

Opportunities

Following is a list of volunteer opportunities within our organization.

Events

ASPIRO sponsors a number of special events where volunteers are needed. Below is a list of these events. Please contact us for more information.

Awards Recognition held in spring to honor volunteers.
Annual Phonathon held yearly the last Monday and Tuesday of April – (5 p.m. to approx. 8:30 p.m.). 2010's dates are Monday, April 19 & Tuesday, April 20. The Phonathon is held at the Kewaunee Power Plant Building in the I-43 Industrial Park at 3060 Voyager Drive.
Annual Golf Outing is a major fundraiser held yearly the 3rd Monday of June at NorthBrook Country Club. 2010's date is Monday, June 21.
Annual Awareness Walk...for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities (formerly the Buddy Walk) and Chili Cook-off. A 2 mile family walk to be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at ASPIRO – 1660 Stiles Road.
Annual Fall Dinner Event is a major fundraiser held in late October. New theme each year.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Arts and Crafts
Dance/Music
Computers
Sports/Games
Field Trips
Bowling
Volleyball
Cooking Class
Pool League
Basketball
Exercise Class
Folk Dancing
Snow Shoeing
Softball
Swimming
Respite Care Volunteer
Respite Care Day Volunteer
Become a Citizen Advocate

Current Opportunities

We are in need of several people (CNA experience a +) to help people during our lunch time. The main focus is to assist clients who require help with eating. The position is a volunteer position, but will enable you to gain valuable experience for your resume. The position is Monday through Friday, from 11:15 a.m. to approximately 12:15 or 12:30 p.m.
Would you like to become a member of a committee that plans fund raising events for ASPIRO? We could use your help. Committees usually meet once a month for several months. Help to develop the event and run it the day of. Committees are available for the Clancy Caper Golf Outing, which is held the third Monday in June at NorthBrook Country Club; Fall Dinner Event, which is held the end of October; the Annual ASPIRO Awareness Walk which is held in September at our Stiles Road location. It is a great awareness and family event! Come join the fun!
Do you have a special skill that you could share with our clients in our leisure room? We are looking for new and interesting activities or talents to share. Monday - Friday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., or Monday & Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.; here at ASPIRO.
We can always use more help with our Thursday night activities. (See page 2 of the volunteer application.)
If you enjoy swimming, we can use your help. Assist with swim class at the YMCA every Wednesday, October to May at the YMCA-Howard from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
We would like to have clients more involved in our community; therefore if you have a great idea for a community outing, and can help out with setting that up, our recreation department is very interested in pursuing this. Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

How to Get Involved!

ASPIRO needs volunteers for both long and short-term opportunities. All volunteer time counts as community service hours. Our normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some volunteer opportunities are available on the weekend and at night.

Please complete this application form or contact us and include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Upon receipt of your application and background check, our volunteer coordinator will have the manager from your area of volunteer interest arrange a time for an interview. If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Sorenson – Special Events/Volunteer Coordinator at (920) 593-4348 or ssorenson@aspiroinc.org.

We welcome hearing from you!