Volunteer

# **Volunteer with Shared Wellness** ## Make a Difference. Build Community. Change Lives. At **Shared Wellness**, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, healthy, and connected life. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and our growing community wellness initiatives. Whether you have a few hours each month or are looking for an ongoing opportunity, we invite you to share your talents, compassion, and enthusiasm with our mission. ## About the Role As a Shared Wellness Volunteer, you'll work alongside our staff to create inclusive experiences that promote wellness, independence, community engagement, and meaningful relationships. Volunteer opportunities are flexible and can be matched to your interests, skills, availability, and experience. ## **Volunteer Opportunities** Volunteers may assist with: - Community events and outreach activities - Wellness classes and programs - Arts, music, gardening, cooking, and recreational activities - Administrative and office support - Fundraising events and special projects - Social media, photography, graphic design, and marketing - Facility beautification and maintenance projects - Volunteer and donation drives - Mentoring and companionship opportunities - Holiday celebrations and community outings - Professional services such as wellness instruction, education, business consulting, or healthcare expertise No two volunteer experiences are exactly alike—we work with each volunteer to find the best fit. ## What You'll Do Depending on your interests, responsibilities may include: - Supporting participants during activities and events - Assisting with event planning, setup, and cleanup - Helping create a welcoming, inclusive environment - Engaging with individuals through conversation, games, and creative activities - Assisting staff with organizational and administrative projects - Representing Shared Wellness at community events - Supporting fundraising and awareness campaigns - Sharing specialized skills that enhance our programs ## What We're Looking For We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Ideal volunteers are: - Compassionate, dependable, and respectful - Passionate about serving their community - Comfortable working as part of a team - Willing to learn and support people of all abilities - Reliable and committed to creating positive experiences No prior experience is required for many volunteer opportunities. Training and orientation are provided. ## Why Volunteer with Shared Wellness? As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to: - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others - Build new friendships and community connections - Gain valuable experience in nonprofit and human services - Develop leadership and communication skills - Learn about inclusive wellness and person-centered support - Participate in unique community events and wellness initiatives - Share your talents while helping create a healthier, more connected community ## Requirements Some volunteer roles may require: - Completion of a volunteer application - Background clearances based on the nature of the volunteer assignment - Orientation and training - Adherence to Shared Wellness policies and confidentiality requirements ## Join Our Mission Every volunteer helps us create opportunities for people to thrive. Whether you're an individual, student, retiree, professional, family, or community group, we'd love to welcome you to the Shared Wellness team. **Together, we can build healthier lives, stronger communities, and a place where everyone belongs.**