Get Involved
Nothing makes children feel better about themselves than spending time with friends that truly care about them. Through the Morrie and Sybil Fenkell Volunteer Club, remarkable bonds are forged between the children with special needs and their new friends.
A volunteer’s commitment and willingness to give of their time reminds us that today’s men and women, both young and old, are caring, compassionate, and dedicated to making a difference in every child and adult they encounter.
Many Ways To be a Part of Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to 3,000 individuals with special needs and their families by providing recreational, social, educational and vocational programming.
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Teen Volunteers
The Teen Division of the Morrie and Sybil Fenkell Volunteer Club has grown to over 450 young adults ages 14-21. Each volunteer is matched with a child who has special needs. Together, they form a friendship by participating together in one or many of Friendship Circle’s weekly recreational programs.
Why Should I Join?
- A fun and exciting way of giving back to the community
- Fulfill your school’s community service requirement
- To gain a broader understanding about children with special needs and their disabilities.
- To make a difference in a child’s life by becoming their best friend
- Participate in exclusive volunteer only special events
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Adult Volunteers
The Adult Division of The Morrie and Sybil Fenkell Volunteer Club consists of over 350 adult volunteers. These volunteers become an integral part of the Weinberg Village’s “Lessons for Life” program or in our after school programs by using their professional skills as therapists, martial arts instructors, dance & art teachers, sports coaches, etc.
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Corporate Volunteer Opportunities
Friendship Circle welcomes your company to volunteer for our Lessons for Life Program. Lessons for Life gives elementary, middle, and high school students with special needs the opportunity to practice life skills at Friendship Circle. The program is held at Friendship Circle in a realistic village setting that includes a bank, cafe, library, theater, pet shop, and much more!
Volunteers bring the program to life by working as shop owners, librarians, baristas, doctors, dentists, bank tellers, police officers, and street vendors. Your volunteer group will help students practice and learn essential life skills, including money management, time management, communication, safety, and problem-solving. The typical volunteer schedule is 9:30 am - 12:00 pm.
While volunteering, your group will:
- Enjoy a fun, meaningful team-building experience
- Engage with and give back to the community
- Help local students learn critical life skills
To learn more, please contact Shayna at 248.788.7878 Ext. 207
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