Little Friends Inc

Megan O’Brien

27555 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL 60555

630-281-1879

mobrien@lilfriends.com

Organization Mission:

Empowering people of all ages experiencing autism, intellectual and emotional disabilities and their families to live, learn, work and thrive in their communities

Description of Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are needed to help supervise planned activities during our Respite Program. Each session is hosted by a lead instructor, paid staff members, Certified Nursing Assistant, and community volunteers. All participants are guided to engage in structured activities, art projects, gross and fine motor play while encouraged to socialize.

Our program hours are 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday nights and one Saturday morning per month. Volunteers will be required to complete an application. You can choose one or multiple shifts.

Minimum Age Requirement:

14

Skills or Experience Necessary:

You must enjoy working with children who possess special needs. You will gain experiential learning for your future career in education, nursing, physical therapy and beyond. You can earn service hours or build your college and career resume.