We rely on our wonderful volunteers for so much of what we accomplish. Every gift of time and resources makes a difference. 

ACCESSIBILITY VOLUNTEERS

Skills & Tasks
Accessibility Volunteers help survey businesses and public spaces for accessibility. Volunteers assist businesses to recognize existing barriers and promote compliance with low cost solutions.

Training
Hands on training is provided. Accessibility Volunteers are trained to offer services in a non-threatening manner, and learn the federal and state guidelines for accessibility. Volunteers will also learn to use the barrier removal checklist.

Service Time Commitment
An on-call basis for big projects with a two-week notice minimum.

Contact Information & Supervision
Accessibility Volunteers will work on various projects, and will be supervised by Lucia Rios, Accessibility Specialist. Please email lucia@dnlakeshore.org, or call 616.396.5326 x104.

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS

Skills & Tasks
Disability Network/Lakeshore is seeking volunteers to help with general office and clerical tasks. Volunteers will support an organization serving people with disabilities, businesses, and the community by assisting with filing, data entry, mailings, phone calls, and other tasks as needed. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with a variety of programs and projects.

Training
Hands on training is provided for our phone system, office equipment, and any programs used to complete special projects. In addition, we offer additional training opportunities in Microsoft Office applications to help build your resume.

Service Time Commitment 
A minimum of four hours per week of service is required. Service time may be scheduled during our regular office hours (Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 4:30pm).

Contact Information & Supervision
Please email Todd Whiteman, Executive Director, todd@dnlakeshore.org for more information.

PEER VOLUNTEERS

Skills & Tasks
To provide community contact with transitioned consumers and/or veterans. Peer volunteers are a vital connection with the outside world providing socialization to homebound persons being served by Disability Network/Lakeshore. Volunteers will visit assigned community members within boundaries by the supervisor.

Qualifications
Ability to:

• Treat consumers with dignity and respect
  
• Demonstrate active, empathic listening skills
  
• Engage individuals at their comfort level
  
• Provide friendship & emotional support
  
• Maintain confidentiality of all information shared
  
• Schedule and keep appointments in a timely manner

Contact Information & Supervision
Peer Volunteers will be supervised by Christine Wistrom, Independent Living Specialist. Please email chris@dnlakeshore.org, or call 616.396.5326 x106.