Become a Volunteer with CEL!

Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to give back and impact the lives of more than 400 people in your community with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether you choose to participate with a group or individually, CEL has plenty of enjoyable and engaging opportunities for you to share your gifts and abilities.

A photo of CEL Young Leadership Committee with members.

You can make a difference

The gift of your time and energy provides opportunities for hundreds of CEL members to learn new skills, connect to the community and have fun through meaningful experiences and relationships.

A picture of CEL member with volunteer smiling.
A CEL member smiling with volunteer as they give volunteer their volunteer appreciation week gift.
A picture of CEL member dancing as volunteer drums up beat during Friday Night Music.

Volunteer Opportunities

Become a Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Corporate Partnerships

Corporate Partnerships

Group Volunteering

Group Volunteering

Share Ideas, Talents, or Skills

Share Ideas, Talents, or Skills

Frequently Asked Questions

To become a regular program volunteer at CEL, you will fill out an application, then come in for a tour and interview. Once you complete volunteer training and pass a background check, then you can begin volunteering with our members!

To volunteer as a group, you will schedule a day with Michael Welsh, and there will be a brief introduction/orientation before you begin on that day.

We ask that when you decide to volunteer, you can commit to a weekly or bi-weekly schedule for 3 months at a time. That allows you to get to know members in a specific program by name and fully engage in the experience.

INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES

  • Program Volunteer: Join members in various social and recreational outings throughout the community and at CEL.
    • Skills needed: willingness to have fun, participate and socialize with members
  • Administrative Volunteer: Help out in the office with filing or other duties as needed.
    • Skills needed: organizational and willingness to help out in various office projects
  • Event Volunteer: Join staff during various fundraising events and dances throughout the year.
    • Skills needed: various – volunteers have a variety of roles from helping at registration, set-up and break-down, photography, etc.
  • Committee Volunteer: Make a difference by participating on one of our event committees. Put your experience and skills to work by helping us raise funds, get sponsors and create memorable events!
    • Skills needed: various – fundraising, sales, finance, passion for mission and willingness to commit to the time length needed.
  • Board of Directors: Share your expertise and ensure that CEL continues to grow and provide members with the opportunities to thrive.
    • Skills needed: various – leadership skills, passion for mission,  fundraising, sales, finance, etc.

CEL does place interns in various fields of study. To inquire about opportunities, please contact Michael Welsh.

We love to set up specific days for your team to volunteer and interact with our members. The best partnerships are when you can teach us something or participate in an activity together. Contact Michael Welsh to begin the conversation.