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Are you ready to make a difference while enjoying the experience of a lifetime? If so, step into a world of empowerment where, as a volunteer, you'll inspire and uplift individuals with disabilities.
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Why Volunteer with ICAN?
As an ICAN volunteer, you’ll inspire and be inspired as a companion and an advocate for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Opportunities range from supporting clients with engaging day clubs, and job prep to joining exciting recreational outings and overnight camps. If sticking behind the scenes is more your style, help us with decor, setup and running events. Join on your own or as a group on weekdays, evenings, or weekends at one of our sites in Redondo Beach, Torrance or Long Beach. No matter your skills or experience level, there is a place for you to make a difference.
Volunteering at ICAN is completely free to you, and no experience is required. We will provide you with comprehensive training to help you feel confident and equipped for your volunteer assignments.
Ways to Volunteer
Program Support
Lead or lend a helping hand to ICAN staff supporting clients in our enriching day clubs, mentor in job and life skills or attend exciting social outings with clients.
What you’ll be doing: Picture yourself whale watching, perusing local museums or cheering on the Dodgers with clients. Lead or assist with baking club or tennis, run mock interviews or accompany clients on a photo walk. Do you have a club you’d like to create? Let us know!
Overnight Camps
Join us as we venture into the great outdoors for a weekend or a full week at one of our annual overnight camps, where volunteers, staff and clients come together to create lifelong memories.
What you’ll be doing: Supervise and accompany clients rock climbing, swimming, snow tubing or enjoying some smores.
Events
Help ICAN run amazing and unforgettable events, from our annual fundraisers to exciting seasonal celebrations.
What you’ll be doing: Join for event prep and help us decorate, assemble and organize. Help events run seamlessly by coordinating registration, games and activities and more.
Groups Volunteering
Whether you’re a small team or a large organization, we offer customized opportunities for you to give back. Together, let’s turn passion into action and make a lasting impact.
What you’ll be doing: Choose from our diverse range of existing projects or collaborate with us to create an initiative that aligns with your group’s interests and values.
What our Volunteers Have to Say
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FAQs
We typically ask volunteers to commit to one opportunity per quarter, depending on their availability and the needs of ICAN. This can vary based on the volunteer role.
We have 3 sites: Redondo Beach, Torrance and Long Beach. Depending on the site’s need and your location, we will work with you to place you where you best fit. For social program events, we go offsite to various locations throughout LA county.
While some roles may require specific skills or experience, opportunities are open to individuals with a willingness to learn and contribute. For client supporting roles, adult volunteers will need to undergo a Livescan background check and TB test. We provide training and support for all volunteers.
You must be a minimum of 12 years old. Volunteers ages 12 – 15 will require adult accompaniment. Some volunteer opportunities may only be open to adults.