Volunteer Services

A Woman Volunteer Smiling In A Black Sweater Holding A Green Craft Photo Frame Standing Next To A Man Wearing A Blue Shirt Sitting In A Chair.
A Woman Volunteer Smiling In A Black Sweater Holding A Green Craft Photo Frame Standing Next To A Man Wearing A Blue Shirt Sitting In A Chair.
A Woman Volunteer In A Green Shirt Sitting Next To A Young Man Who Receives Services From The Lake County Board Of DD While They Do A Halloween Pumpkin Craft
A Woman Reading A Book As She Sits In A Chair With An Animated Expression

Volunteer services enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and help foster greater community awareness. We’ve seen firsthand how volunteer involvement positively impacts not only the individuals we serve, but also our staff, our community, and the volunteers themselves.

Whether you’re young or young at heart, we have opportunities for you to get involved—and we’re always open to new ideas!

We offer flexible volunteer options to suit your schedule, whether you’re looking for a consistent commitment or something more occasional. Volunteers can participate in a variety of fun and meaningful activities, either one-on-one or in group settings, such as:

  • Crafting and painting
  • Playing sports
  • Dancing and singing
  • Attending recreational outings
  • Supporting Special Olympics
  • Participating in Broadmoor School activities
  • Assisting with special events

NEW for 2026: Community Volunteer Requirements

All community volunteers must complete training before participating.

Volunteer Checklist

  1. Complete the Volunteer Packet
  2. Complete Online Training

Health & Safety Alerts

    1. Visit the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities website to review the DODD Health and Welfare Alerts.
    2. Review the alerts and include them in your checklist.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete an Online Volunteer Form, call 440-350-5172 or email volunteer@LakeBDD.org.

For additional information, call 440-350-5173 or email volunteer@LakeBDD.org.

Resources

An Adult Man Wearing A Blue Shirt And Jeans Sitting On A Bench On A Sand Beach
A Woman Volunteer In A Colorful Shirt Standing Next To A Woman In A Chair Holding A Craft Project Of A Purple Decorated Butterfly
An Adult Woman Volunteer In A White Shirt Sitting At A Table Helping Another Woman In A Blue And White Striped Shirt Wearing A Pink Head Protective Helmet With A Craft Project Of Painting A Plant Container
A Young Man Smiling Outside By A Stream And A Tree Holding A Fishing Pole With A Small Fish On The Hook
Two Young Adults Outside On A Stage Wearing Black Outfits Dancing And Smiling As They Perform
A Woman Leaning Over By A Young Boy In An Orange Shirt Who Is Part Of The Special Olympics Lake County Team As They Stand On A Track At An Outdoor Event
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