VOLUNTEER WITH ASCENDA
Make a Difference.
Build Community.
Volunteer with ASCENDA and help create meaningful opportunities for teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
WELCOME TO ASCENDA
See What Volunteering Is All About
Watch this short welcome from our team to learn more about ASCENDA, the people we serve, and how volunteers make a meaningful impact in our community.
FIND YOUR WAY TO GET INVOLVED
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways to make a difference at ASCENDA. Find the opportunity that fits your interests, skills, and availability.
Community Volunteer
Help with programs, events, activities, and center operations.
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High School SSL Volunteer
Earn required Student Service Learning hours while gaining real-world experience.
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Social Group Peer Mentor
Support participants in social groups such as Pokemon, Minecraft, and Anime Club.
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Sibling to Sibling
Connect with other siblings, share experiences, and help build a supportive and inclusive community.
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What Can You Help With?
Volunteers support a wide range of activities and programs including:
Programs & Activities
Arts, crafts, games, and educational activities
Social Groups
Peer mentoring, games, and community activities.
Education
Academic support and skill-building activities
Special Projects
Events, outings, and community service
Center Support
Organizing supplies and preparing materials
Events, outings, and community service
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome dedicated and caring individuals who want to support our mission.
Volunteer Age
15+
Some opportunities may have additional age requirements
Background Check
Volunteers 17+ must allow ASCENDA to perform a background check.
Fingerprinting
Volunteers 18+ who have unsupervised contact with supported adults must complete the required CJIS fingerprint application.
Safety & Conduct
All volunteers are expected to follow ASCENDA’s policies, confidentiality requirements, training, and supervision guidelines.
Need SSL Hours?
Turn your service hours into meaningful experience.
ASCENDA offers SSL-approved opportunities for high school students. Volunteers can help with programs, events, organizing materials, community activities, and special projects while earning documented service hours.
Love Pokémon, Minecraft, or Anime?
Become a Peer Mentor.
Help young people connect, participate, communicate, and build friendships while doing something you already enjoy.
Why Volunteer with ASCENDA?
More than a volunteer opportunity - it’s a chance to create possibility.
Make an Impact
Build Your Skills
Connect with Community
Gain Experience
How it Works
A simple process to get started.
Choose an Opportunity
Get access to selected programs and events before public registration.
Submit Your Application
Complete the volunteer application.
Complete Required Screening
Depending on your age and role, background checks, fingerprinting, or other requirements may apply.
Orientation & Training
Complete required orientation and training.
Start Making an Impact
Join the ASCENDA team and begin volunteering.
Your Time Can Create Possibility
Whether you can volunteer every week, help at an event, mentor a social group, complete your SSL hours, or share a professional skill, there’s a way for you to contribute at ASCENDA. Questions? Contact us at volunteer@ascendafoundation.com
