It doesn’t matter if you volunteer once a week or once a year, you can make a difference.  Volunteering at Sertoma Star Services can change your life and the people we serve. For a list of our current opportunities please click here.

Community Engagement Team
When you join the Sertoma Star Services volunteer team, you are part of a team of people who are passionate about encouraging individuals with disabilities to connect with their community.  Opportunities are endless and are designed around your skills, matching them with our consumers’ goals. 

Here are just a few samples of volunteer opportunities:

• Go bowling, fishing, hiking, etc.
• Volunteer alongside a Sertoma Star consumer
• Visit a local coffee shop
• Attend a local exercise class
• Lead a class (Cooking, exercise, crafts)
• Be part of our Garden Team
• Adopt a House (Send cards, garden, play games/puzzles)
• Virtual opportunities (classes, virtual friends, discussions) 
• Support Roles (admin, events, and more)
• Become a PEER Coach

Click HERE for more volunteer examples.  

The Community Engagement Team is different from traditional volunteering. It involves building friendships and helping people make connections in their community. If you would like more information on how this opportunity helps all involved, you can join one of our monthly virtual information sessions.

Get started today. Fill out an Individual Volunteer Interest Application HERE

Internships
Sertoma Star Services offers a variety of non-paid internship opportunities.  Students will receive hands-on experience assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or learn non-profit administration.  Other independent study opportunities include marketing, graphic design, and photography/video production. Click HERE for the Internship application.

Youth Volunteers
Sertoma Star Services has opportunities for youth and family volunteers.  Roles vary based on age and parent involvement.  Family opportunities include but are not limited to: Special events, gardening, card writing and more. 

Older youth are invited to participate in our Jr. Ambassador program.  This program is open to 8th through 12th grade students who are passionate about standing in the gap and embracing ability diversity. Ambassadors are encouraged to take their Sertoma Star Services experience and be leaders in their schools and communities. Juniors meet each month for education and planning.  They then have opportunities to participate in special events, projects, and service opportunities.  Click HERE Youth Volunteer Application.

VicNet
If you are a current volunteer or intern, you can access your volunteer portal HERE. If you have trouble logging in contact

crechsteiner@sertomastar.org

Adopt a Home
Sertoma Star Services has 32 residential group homes throughout the south suburbs of Chicago as well as additional families in northwest Indiana. The Adopt-a-Home provides Sertoma Star Services consumers with encouragement, skill-building, and community connections. Group or Individual volunteers should fill out a volunteer application and choose “Adopt a Home” as one of your interests.  Click HERE to download the flyer.

Group, Corporate, and Event Volunteers 
Sertoma Star Services welcomes corporate and group volunteers. Companies, service clubs, schools, and other organizations are invited to partner with Sertoma Star Services on a variety of activities. Gardening, painting, and event/party help are just a few ways a group can work together and make an impact. We have both one-time opportunities and ongoing projects.

You can start the process by filling out a Group Application HERE. One of our team members will reach out to provide you with more information about these exciting opportunities.