How Can I Help?

Civitan Services is a wonderful organization full of love, care and support for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The organization was founded in 1958 through the generous, heart-felt giving of local men and women, and today the legacy lives on. Each day our professional staff creates a positive atmosphere to touch the lives and hearts of people living with a developmental disability. From the Board of Directors, to therapists, teachers, assistants and volunteers, we are committed to making a difference for the people of Saline County.

The key to making a difference is people. Without caring people from our own community who give from the heart, it’s just a good idea and another program. We recognize that in order to have the level of impact that is possible for the men, women and children that Civitan serve, a well-supported volunteer program is needed. We need people who can give a few hours per month to help make a difference in the life of an individual living with a developmental disability.

Consider one of the following opportunities to help and you’ll experience joy, laughter, and that incredible feeling of making a difference.

Property & Facilities

Lawn & Garden
Weed flower beds, mowing and weed eating, landscape design Use your outdoor expertise to make Civitan's properties pleasant and attractive for those who use them everyday. Time Commitment: 2-3 hours as needed

Adopt-A-Room
Interior design, painting, flooring, furnishings Adopt the remodeling of one of our adult classrooms, dining room or recreation area as your very own mission project. Time Commitment: varying

Furnish Supplies
Toys, diapers, clothing, arts and crafts items, computer supplies Civitan must have the necessary supplies to continue our services for people with developmental disabilities. Help relieve some of the financial burden by donating items for our Preschool, Adult and residential program. A complete supply list will be provided. Time Commitment: varying

Human Interest

Adult Day Program, Group Home and Preschool 
Skill instruction, hobby development, field trips This could be the most rewarding volunteer work you've ever done. Seeing the smiles on the faces of those whose lives have been touched by another person creates a feeling like no other. There are many opportunities to become involved with children or adults at Civitan.

Adult Skill Instruction
Teaching a class for 9-10 adults Most of us assume that everyone knows how to cook basic meals, care for their clothing, or communicate personal needs to a friend or family member, but for someone with a developmental disability, it may not be that simple. Sign-up to teach a class to 9-10 adults to help them learn how to be independent and live within their community. Time Commitment: 2 hours once a week/month

Adult Personal Interest Development
Writing, music, painting, fishing, golf, crochet, etc. Everyone is good at something and we need your talents! Come show us how to do whatever it is that you're good at, and maybe you'll help someone learn a skill that will give them hours of enjoyment. Time Commitment: 2 hours once a week/month

Adult Field Trips or Sponsored Outings
State Fair, Pumpkin Patch, library, museum We promise you'll have a great time accompanying Civitan to a special event, but don't wait for us, let us know if you'd like to plan a field trip for our group. Time Commitment: varying

Preschool Teacher's Aide
Individual instruction, play, meal and nap assistance, field trips There is not a more beautiful sound than that of a child's laughter. With over thirty children in our Preschool Program, there are always opportunities to hear the laughter and help shape the life of a child. Time Commitment: 2 hours once a week/month or as needed

Historian
Record the Civitan legacy Civitan Services has a rich history of love and support for people with developmental disabilities. Record Civitan events, milestones and achievements to remind future generations of the devotion and commitment made by people in Saline County to help their own. Time Commitment: varying

The Civitan Shoppe

Inventory Pick-Up
Ride with a Civitan Services employee to help gather items for the store As the first phase of a revenue generating mission called The Noah Project, The Civitan Shoppe is a nicer resale store located in Bryant. We need some help gathering items that are generously donated to our organization. The best part - if you find something you like, we'll set it aside and you'll have first dibs at The Civitan Shoppe! Time Commitment: 5 hours, 1 Saturday a month

Inventory Sorting
Help determine how donated items can be used That's right, nothing is wasted. Everything donated to Civitan is either sold at the Shoppe, in a yard sale or sent to missions, with all proceeds benefiting Civitan's services to men and women with developmental disabilities. Time Commitment: 4 hours once a month

Store Staffing
Merchandise displays, bar-coding, assisting customer with shopping Like the retail environment? Join us to help run the best resale shop around! Hours are flexible and the feeling you'll get is priceless. Time Commitment: varying

For more information about our Volunteer Services Program, contact Leigha Floyd, Community Development Director at 776-0691 or leigha@civitanservices.com