Volunteer Opportunities

SSID provides many opportunities for volunteer work. That is what SSID is all about... serving those with disabilities. Some of our volunteer opportunities are events in which we are striving to raise money. All of the money raised by SSID is donated to organizations that are voted on at the end of the year. SSID takes great pride in the service that is done through the organization.

**For information or questions regarding volunteer opportunities e-mail SSID with Beckie in the subject line.**

See our Calendar of Events for all SSID activities.

Rising Star Academy 2902 Gill Street Bloomington, IL	First and Third Saturdays of the month	The Rising Star Academy needs volunteers every first and third Saturday from 10:30-12:00. Volunteers play with children both with and without autism. Contact Holly.
Relay for Life	Spring 2008	Be a part of SSID's team or sell suckers to raise money for cancer! Contact Holly.
Awareness Project for the McLean County Autism Society	Spring 2008	The McLean County Autism Society is looking for some creative volunteers who would like to help develop 2 awareness campaigns. Project ideas include: slogans, brochures, flyers, posters, t-shirts, etc. Contact Amanda.
ASD Parent Support Group	2nd Monday of every month	Where: Resurrection Lutheran Church 4114 E. Oakland Avenue Bloomington, IL Volunteers are needed to help with childcare while parents are in meeting from 6:30-8:00 PM. Contact Beckie.
Urban Bus Trip	April 18th	6:00AM-6:00PM Experience an urban classroom setting in Chicago. You will be excused from classes for the day and you can choose to be in a regular or special education setting. Contact Beckie.
McLean County Urban League	Every 2nd and 4th Saturday	10:00AM-1:00PM Tutors for at-risk students needed in Math, Reading, Science, and Writing.
Spring Clean-Up	April 26th & 27th	Volunteers needed to clean professors' yards for donations. This is one of our biggest fundraisers so we will need a lot of volunteers! Feel free to bring friends along as well!

In an effort to recognize great service, SSID keeps track of service hours. These service hours will be totaled and will be documented on the SSID member certificate. Please report all volunteer hours to Alyssa. If you would like to purchase a certificate of participation, please contact Beckie. Certificates cost $1 and will be distributed at our last meeting.