Each year over 700 volunteers, including Jr. High, High School, University students, Community members and Organizations contribute nearly 18,000 hours at Wood Lane.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering is a great way to help out other people in your community. There are many other benefits to volunteering as well including:

• Great way to meet people with similar interests
• Develop new skills and explore career options
• Gain valuable career-related experience
• Share your knowledge with others
• It’s Fun!

Wood Lane provides orientation for new volunteers, staff supervision and schedules matched to volunteers interests and availability.

There are many opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved in throughout the year. For as little as an hour a week, volunteers can have fun and make a difference.

• Special Olympics Practice Assistant or Coach
• Wood Lane School Class Room Aide
• Aquatics Assistant
• Adult Program Aides (recreation activities, community outings, lunch aides, production assistants, seniors programming)
• Residential Recreation Activity Assistant
• Exercise Partner
• Community Friend
• Summer Day Camp Assistant
• Special Event Volunteer
• AmeriCorps member
• Internships and Practicums