Volunteer

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 volunteering.

Qualified Volunteers

NEDSRA volunteers assist with many programs. If you are 16 years of age or older, and are interested in being a member or our support staff please call Ann Roytek-Rylko, Recreation Manager, at (630) 620 - 4500 x133. As a 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.

Click here for a Volunteer Application

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

NEDSRA recruits specialty support staff year round and also has needs in the following programs:

Fall Spring Winter Summer
  • Swimming
  • Fine Arts
  • Volleyball Referee
  • Fitness
  • T-Ball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Winter Sports
  • Basketball
  • Basketball Referee
  • Golf
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Outdoor Guru! (camping, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing)