Volunteers

Friendship Circle Volunteers establish bonds of friendship with their peers who have special needs. They become advocates for their new friends, expand their social circles and receive community service hours while having fun!

Volunteer Opportunities, for teens and adults, include:

Awareness Workshops held at your home or school
Community Outings and Activities
Holiday Programs
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Projects
Friends@Home Program
And more!

What does a Friendship Circle volunteer do?

There are many options that are flexible to your schedule! Volunteers 13 years and older are invited to join us at all events and programs to be paired one-on-one with a child or adult with special needs. Our kids and families are looking for a friend, someone to hang out and bond with at our activities and help them learn and grow their social skills. Our workshop training sessions provide skills for volunteers such as communication, awareness and safety.

We also always need volunteers of all ages for specialty tasks such as manning stations at large events (ex. helping organize or teach at the arts & crafts table), decorating for holidays and big events, helping with check in, coming up with creative ideas for future events, driving participants to and from programs, and more!

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Let us know your skills and passions and we can come up with a perfect opportunity for you to give back to the community and contribute something amazing!

Volunteer Application

Volunteer's Name*
First Last
Email*
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Cell Phone Number*
Home Phone Number*
Volunteer's Date of Birth*
School Attending or Job Title*
Place Grade or Years worked
How did you hear about Friendship Circle?*
- School
- Friend
- Social Media
Have you volunteered before?*
- Yes, with Friendship Circle
- I have attended a Friendship Circle Workshop, but have not yet voluteered.
- Yes, with another organization
- No
I have volunteered with
Parent Information if under 18
Parent #1 Name:
First Last
Parent #1 Email
Cell Phone Number
Parent #2 Name:
First Last
Parent #2 Email
Cell Phone Number
Emergency Contact:
First Last
Cell Phone #
Tell us about your experience volunteering*
Volunteering, Special Needs Awareness, New to Volunteering, Anything else you want us to know:
Do you belong to a synagogue or any other organization? (optional)*
Tell us about you!*
Tell us a little about yourself, your interests and why you think you would be a great fit with Friendship Circle?
Please list any allergies or medical concerns we should know of:
Please List 3 References (not relatives)*
Name Relationship Phone Number Email
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Name Relationship Phone Number Email
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Name Relationship Phone Number Email
Type Name below*
First Last
After receipt and review of your volunteer application we will contact you regarding references and to review the Friendship Circle Code of Conduct forms. Typing your name here lets us know you wish to proceed as a volunteer.

Friendship Circle Volunteers establish bonds of friendship with their peers who have special needs. They become advocates for their new friends, expand their social circles and receive community service hours while having fun!

Volunteer Opportunities, for teens and adults, include:

Volunteer Application

Parent Information if under 18

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