Volunteering & Community Service
ALS Association Walk to D'Feet ALS
The ALS Association hosts approximately 150 walks each year in cities and towns across the country in support of cutting-edge research and patient services programs for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."
Program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service which allows people of all ages and backgrounds to obtain help paying for education in exchange for a year of service.
American Red Cross Programs for People with Disabilities
Blind Peace Corps Volunteer Provides Vision of Better Life
Chamber of Commerce for Individuals with DisAbilities
Corporation for National & Community Service
Provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America. Members and volunteers serve with national and community nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, schools and local agencies to help meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security and other critical areas.
Finding Volunteer Opportunities
Getting Involved in Emergency Preparedness in Your Community
Information from DisabilityPreparedness.gov on the critical roles played by individuals with and without disabilities in emergency preparedness. As more people and organizations come together to expand this work, people with disabilities, their family and friends, and the community as a whole will benefit.
Integrating Perspectives in International Development
International Training, Internships, Recruitment & Volunteer Opportunities
Learn and Serve America supports and encourages service-learning throughout the United States, and enables over one million students to make meaningful contributions to their community while building their academic and civic skills. Learn and Serve America is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) Community Leaders Information
National Service Inclusion Project
The National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP) is a Corporation for National and Community Service training and technical assistance provider. NSIP works to include people with disabilities as active members and volunteers in national and community service programs.
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC)
Supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools.
National Youth Leadership Network
Promotes leadership development, education, employment, independent living, health and wellness among young people with disabilities.
Profiles of Red Cross Volunteers with Disabilities