Volunteer Opportunities
Down Syndrome of Louisville could not do what we do without the support of our amazing volunteers. Are you interested in getting involved? We have volunteer roles of all types and for any amount of time you have to give. Just sign up and complete volunteer training to get started!
Becoming a Volunteer
New Volunteers
There are so many fun ways to get involved:
To get started as a new volunteer, please complete our Volunteer Sign Up Form and check your email for instructions on how to complete our online Volunteer Training.
If you would prefer to attend Volunteer Training in-person before you get started, please email Madeline Kinser: madelinek@dsoflou.org.
Upcoming Opportunities
Volunteered with Us Before?
Check out all the fun upcoming opportunities to serve our members and families on our calendar!
Join our Volunteer Facebook Group
Joining our Volunteer Facebook Group is another great way to stay up-to-date and meet other volunteers too!
Opportunities by Your Availability
Search below for opportunities by your availability and/or your interest. Some opportunities will be in multiple categories.
Weekly Volunteer Opportunities
- Adult Tutoring* – 1 hr, preferred 6-month commitment, teaching experience welcomed!
- Boogie Down Dance Crew – 1-2 hrs a week
- Book Club – 1 hr, preferred 6-week commitment
- ADA Program Visits – share your talents with our adults
- Early Childhood Childcare – 3-4 volunteers are needed weekly
*opportunities with flexible hours
Monthly Volunteer Opportunities
- Living & Learning – 3 hrs, 3rd Thursday every month
- Saturday School – 3-4 hrs, 6 times a year
- Golden Group Activities*- 3-4 hrs, preferred 6-month commitment
- Fundraising Events – 4-6 hours
- Social Events – 2-4 hrs, 2-3 times a month
- Join our Board or a Committee – 2-3 hrs monthly
*opportunities with flexible hours
Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities
- Bike Camp – 5-week Spring or Fall commitment, 1-2 hrs weekly
- SEE Camp* – Preferred 2 hrs daily, 6-week summer commitment
- Audition Bootcamps* – 2 hrs, 6-week summer commitment
- Translation Services* – crisis availability
*opportunities with flexible hours
Opportunities by Interest
Educational Support -Youth
- Early Development Childcare -provide weekly childcare during ED Therapy Sessions
- Saturday School – provide additional educational support 6 Saturdays during the school year
- Summer Educational Enrichment (SEE) Camp – 6 week summer camp
- Audition Bootcamps
- Modeling Workshops
Advocacy
- Member Ambassador Program & Kindness Warrior Training
- Translation Services – assist by communicating across barriers
- Legislative Advocacy – raise awareness at our State Capitol
- Become a Fundraiser for DSL!
Events & Engagement
- Boogie Down Crew -weekly dance rehearsals
- Talent Show – 10-week summer program where inclusion is the star
- Social Events – help out at holiday parties, outings, adventures, & more!
- Fundraising Events – buddy up with members & families to raise awareness & support
Educational Support - Adult
- ADA Program Visits – share your talents with our adults
- Golden Group – monthly activities for adults with early on-set dementia or Alzheimer’s
- Book Club – study and share the love of a good book over 6 weeks
- Adult Tutoring – buddy up weekly for continued learning outside the classroom
- Living & Learning – monthly classes teaching everyday life skills
Other Support
- Social Events – plan holiday parties, outings, adventures, & more!
- Fundraising Events – plan events to raise awareness & support
- Board & Committee – Join one to support staff, members, & other volunteers
- Office Assistance – support staff with weekly administrative tasks needed to keep things running smoothly
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
- Writing Thank Yous, or making Thank you Calls
- Helping with the design of materials
- Helping Translate Materials
- Digital Photo Organizations
- Development Recruitment Calls
- Database Updates