Local nonprofit seeks enthusiastic volunteers
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.