How To Help

How To Help

VOLUNTEER

It takes a village to do what we do. You can be part of the Disability Network West Michigan village. We often work with volunteers to help individuals with disabilities gain skills. We also work with volunteers to help make our communities and workplaces more accessible.

Call our main office at 231-722-0088 to see how you might contribute to the work we do.

DISABILITY NETWORK WEST MICHIGAN SEEKS VOLUNTEERS!

Disability Network West Michigan (DNWM) is seeking volunteers to assist and empower consumers while advocating on their behalf.

As a Muskegon-based nonprofit that provides independent living resources for people with disabilities, DNWM is looking for volunteers to support its work in Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, and Mason counties. The ideal volunteers will become educated on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and be eager to understand the barriers that those with disabilities encounter, and then assist DNWM by sharpening its disability advocacy and outreach through a broad range of community activities.

DNWM is in need of volunteers who are willing to:

– Assist in evaluating disability accessibility throughout the community, at businesses and in public buildings
– Assist in evaluating polling locations and their level of accessibility
– Coordinate and help plan events to increase awareness and encourage public discussions
– Draft letters to legislators as part of our disability advocacy efforts
– Give presentations
– Interact with legislators
– Mentor young people with disabilities in transition living
– Participate in community disability advocacy focus groups concentrated on transportation, housing and employment for disabled individuals
– Plan and lead fundraising activities
– Provide office assistance
– Provide peer support to individuals with disabilities who are struggling to maintain or achieve their independence
– Represent DNWM at community events
– Visit people with disabilities living in nursing facilities
– Write blogs

All volunteers are required to participate in an orientation and training.

If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities or sign up as a volunteer, call Disability Network West Michigan at 231.722.0088.

About Disability Network West Michigan:

Disability Network West Michigan provides independent living resources for people with disabilities in Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake and Mason counties. The mission of the nonprofit organization, which is part of the statewide network of Centers for Independent Living, is to empower, educate, advocate, and provide resources for those with disabilities as well as promote accessible workplaces and communities. 

DONATE – Financial support from the community allows Disability Network West Michigan to make a greater impact in the lives of those we serve and in our communities.  Oftentimes, because of the generous gifts of our supporters, we are able to match grants and leverage opportunities. To support Disability Network West Michigan, call 231.722.0088 or donate via PayPal.

Disability Network’s mission wouldn’t succeed without donations from generous people like you – thank you for your support!