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Volunteer with Wedgwood

Be a Part of Something Meaningful.

Volunteer at Wedgwood and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a variety of opportunities for community members, businesses, organizations, and churches to get involved. Assignments are based on need, skill set, and availability.

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Ways to get involved

Autism Center

Autism Center

Support the Autism Center by purchasing items from their wishlist, planting a small garden, donating nonperishable foods, or prepping craft materials for "Circle Time." Contact Lisa at ldehaan@wedgwood.org to coordinate food items or receive an approved list of craft projects.

Counseling

Counseling

Help Wedgwood's ongoing therapeutic resource growth by purchasing wishlist items such as craft supplies, sensory items, books, board games, and card games. These resources are essential for the continuum of care.

Employment Training Program

Employment Training Program

If you are experienced with woodworking or small engine repair, we'd love your help! Otherwise, more general opportunities include campus cleanup, making birdhouses, charcuterie boards, cornhole sets, and/or propagation vases.

Events

Events

Opportunities include pre-event preparations such as cutting/folding programs, maps, marketing materials, creating name-tags, and putting together gift bags.

Holiday Opportunities

Holiday Opportunities

Spread holiday cheer by volunteering to help Wedgwood provide Christmas gifts and stockings to children and teens in Residential Programs who won't be with family during the holidays. Help stuff stockings and organize gifts to be distributed to Residential Homes.

Off-Site Opportunities

Off-Site Opportunities

Make a difference in kids' lives by organizing welcome backpacks filled with essentials & treats or by decorating cards with messages of encouragement for kids in Wedgwood's Residential Program. Choose to do these opportunities on or off-campus.

Prayer

Prayer

The kids in our Residential Care and our staff members have shared with us their requests for prayer. If you would like to learn more about specific ways you can cover Wedgwood in prayer, let us know! We would love to add you to the list. Sign up to receive prayer requests.

Residential

Residential

Join us in bringing positivity to Wedgwood's Jesus Trail by decorating it with chalk art & positive messages. You can also contribute to our Mental Health Oasis by purchasing items from our Amazon wish list, or tickets to sporting events, movies, or video games (rated E), craft items, hygiene & hair products, and products for African American hair.

Wrap-Around

Wrap-Around

Help Wedgwood's youth by tutoring or mentoring, contributing to our Books for Youth program with sportsmanship and teamwork books, and donating self-help and parenting books, hygiene/hair products for African American hair, and sporting event tickets.

Wishlist Items

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Purchase Items off the ACCD wishlist

Purchase wishlist items to help fulfill ongoing therapeutic resource growth.

 

 

Purchase items off of Amazon wish list

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Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

ISAIAH 58:10

When you give, you gain

  • Make a difference
  • Gain experience
  • Build skills
  • Meet new people
  • Boost your resume
  • Improve your mental health
  • Give back to your community
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Other ways to get involved

NextGen Board

NextGen Board

The Nect-Gen board is a group young leaders advancing Wedgwood’s mission. They increase awareness, impact clients, provide feedback, and support events. Members also gain skills, network, and visibility while volunteering.

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Internships

Are you looking for a valuable experience? Join Team Wedgwood as an intern! Our internship program offers hands-on training and the opportunity to work with a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our clients. Gain valuable experience and make a meaningful impact by joining our team today.

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Women of Wedgwood

Women of Wedgwood (WoW) is a council that meets quarterly to learn about our transformative programs and the needs of those we serve. Council members act as agency ambassadors and take action to support our mission.

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GET IN TOUCH

To volunteer or for more information, please contact Marah.

mbowser@wedgwood.org

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