Volunteer Application Form

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Availability
Days Available (check all that apply)


How many hours per week can you volunteer?

Interests & Experience


Do you have experience working with children or individuals with different abilities?

Preferred Volunteer Activities
Volunteer Roles & Descriptions

(Read through the descriptions, then check all roles you’re interested in on the section.)

 

Administrative/Clerical: Help with data entry, organizing documents, and general office support.

 

Advisory/Committee Work: Serve on committees to give feedback, help plan programs, or guide organization strategy.

 

Communications Support: Assist with text alerts, newsletters, email updates, and other communications to families.

 

Community Outreach: Represent Embrace Abilities at events, distribute brochures, and connect with local families and partners.

 

Design Support: Help design flyers, social media graphics, merchandise, and other visual materials.

 

Event Support (setup, cleanup, activities): Assist with preparing, running, and cleaning up after regular events and meetups.

 

Fundraising/Donor Relations: Support fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and sponsorship outreach.

 

Parent Ambassador (park meetups): Organize and welcome families at outdoor meetups.

 

Parent Advocacy: Support families with specific challenges.

  • IEP/504 Plan Assistance: Help parents prepare for and navigate IEP or 504 meetings, interpret evaluations, and communicate with schools.
  • Medical/Insurance Navigation: Help families understand medical diagnoses, access therapies, and navigate insurance or Medicaid processes.

 

Program Support (Structured Events, Sibshop, etc.): Help run or support specific programs, including monthly structured meetups for Little Legends & Legend Makers and Sibshop.

 

Social Media/PR: Create content, manage social media, and help with public relations.

 

Special Events Planning: Plan and coordinate large or annual events such as the egg hunt, Krewe of Wonder Ball, and kickball tournament.

 

Volunteer Coordination: Schedule, onboard, and support volunteers; maintain communication and ensure volunteer needs are met.

 

Workshop/Event Host (CWC, parent education, etc.): Facilitate or assist with workshops like social skills, Coffee with Caregivers, or parent education events.


Preferred Volunteer Activities (check all that apply)


Accessibility & Accommodations


Safety & Screening


Note for Volunteers Under 18:
If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must complete and sign a separate consent and release form before you can begin volunteering. We will provide this form after we receive your application.

By typing my full name, I affirm the information provided is true and complete. I agree to comply with Embrace Abilities’ policies and understand my volunteer service may be ended at any time.