If you have an interest in helping and assisting both children and adults with disabilities and want to Put People First, NEDSRA is looking for you! Opportunities for involvement include meaningful and challenging part-time positions, volunteering and student internships.

Qualified Part-time Staff and Volunteers
NEDSRA hires qualified part-time staff and volunteers to assist with many programs. If you are 13 years of age or older, and are interested in being a member or our support staff please call Ann Roytek, Recreation Manager of Support Staff Services, at 1-630- 620-4500, ext. 133. As a part-time staff or volunteer you will need to complete an application and meet with our Recreation Manager of Support Staff Services to discuss the variety of programs that match with your interest, experience and availability.

Whether it is assisting with our weekly programs, going on an overnight camping trip, coaching Special Olympics Sports or assisting with an integration in one of our member park districts, your time, experience and commitment are valuable to NEDSRA.

Click here to print NEDSRA's Support Staff Volunteer Application

Click here to print NEDSRA's Support Staff Employee Application (part-time)

NEDSRA recruits specialty support
staff year round and also has these needs:

Fall Swim Instructor Volleyball Coach Volleyball Referee Fitness Instructor	Spring Softball Coach Softball Umpire Soccer Coach Track & Field Coach
Winter Ski Instructor Basketball Coach Basketball Referee Powerlifting Coach	Summer Aquatic Therapist Tennis Instructor Outdoor Guru! (camping, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing)

Student Internship Opportunities
Sixteen-week internships are available to students majoring in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field. General areas covered during the placement include:

All interns will be directly supervised by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and will receive an $80.00 per week stipend. If you are interested in our internship program, please forward your cover letter, resume and references to NEDSRA, Jerry Barton. Questions can be directed to Jerry Barton, Recreation Coordinator, at 1-630-620-4500, ext. 137. E-mail Jerry at jbarton@nedsra.org.