Local nonprofit seeks enthusiastic volunteers

Posted June 17, 2018 11:00 pm

Submitted by Association for Individual Development

Enrich the lives of adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs by becoming a volunteer with the Association for Individual Development.

AID offers many volunteer opportunities in Aurora, Elgin, Batavia and Yorkville. You can assist with arts and crafts projects; teach special classes such as cooking or basic computer skills; coordinate community outings; or work on the Fox Valley Crisis Line.

Volunteers are needed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

AID serves individuals with developmental, physical and/or mental disabilities, those who have suffered a trauma and those at risk.

Vital, life-enriching services that promote the highest level of independence and community immersion include: audiology; autism programs; respite care; permanent housing; in-home support; developmental and vocational training; job placement and on-the-job coaching services; crisis intervention; victims services; mental health treatment; behavioral intervention; health and wellness; community education; and advocacy.

To apply to become a volunteer, visit the AID website, www.AIDcares.org and click on "Volunteer" under the "Support" tab, or call Maureen Spradlin, AID volunteer coordinator, at (630) 966-4020.

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