Volunteer at MICC

At MICC, we strive every day to transform the lives of individuals and families impacted by autism and learning disabilities. We believe experiencing life firsthand is the best way to gain independence. MICC is looking for individuals who share our vision and want to help support our mission by joining our volunteer team. We are excited to work with volunteers that will bring their skills and passion to our community, making a meaningful impact on the lives of MICC participants.
“Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Watch our campus tour video with MICC graduate, Evan, to learn more about our unique campus and programs!​

What to Expect

​We want your experience at MICC to fun and rewarding! Upon arrival you will be greeted at our Welcome Center, where we will introduce you to MICC and take you on a tour of our campus. Then you will meet the team you will be working with for the day. During this time, the project lead will provide any necessary information needed to complete the job that day. The experience is completely up to you! We offer a variety of positions for you to choose from, so that you can utilize your skills to better MICC. Whether you are just visiting for the day or looking to become invested in our community long term, we hope to build a long-lasting impactful relationship with you. 

Volunteer Opportunities

At MICC, we understand that everyone works differently. We encourage you to utilize your strengths while engaging with MICC participants, employees, and supporters. There are numerous one-time, ongoing, and short-term volunteer opportunities at MICC available to appease different skillsets, interests, and schedules. Learn more out the current volunteer opportunities below! ​

Community Maintenance Support

Community Maintenance volunteers help MICC maintain a welcoming environment for participants on campus. We offer diverse spaces that participants can utilize on campus, and it is important that we are able to keep these available for them. Here are just a few of the tasks that the Community Maintenance volunteers help with: 
  • Fall Clean-up 
  • Spring Clean-up 
  • Lawn care 
  • Inventory 
  • Painting  
The more the merrier - these activities can be even MORE fun in groups! Contact us for more information about group volunteering. 

Events

MICC hosts several events throughout the year that bring the community into MICC. Volunteers are critical to the success of an event and a great way to begin a volunteer partnership with the organization. Here are just a few examples of MICC campus events: 
  • Gala 
  • 5K 
  • Student orientation 
  • Homecoming 
  • Winterfest 
  • Move In/Out Days ​

Careers Program Support

MICC is dedicated to helping participants become independent and employed. We partner with businesses for career readiness education and experiences. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups in Careers Support. 
  • Mock Interviews 
  • Job Shadows 
  • Business tours 
  • Employer Q&A 
Are you a part of an organization that may be interested in partaking in career support events? Reach out to Ellie, our Donor Engagement Specialist, to learn more about how to incorporate these events with your whole team!

Participant-Involved Support

MICC participants bring vibrancy to our programming. Participant-involved volunteers are asked to bring their own unique skill sets to share - anything from planning a craft for a birthday party to teaching a new recipe. Some of the participant-involved volunteer opportunities include: 
  • Birthday parties 
  • Cooking classes 
  • Grocery store set-up 

Getting Started

Steps to volunteer:
​1. Submit the MICC Volunteer Enrollment Form to Ellie Kriese. Please indicate which area you would like to volunteer most in. Note that although we work to align interest with confirmed volunteer opportunities, we may request you work in a different area. ​
2. Follow the link to our interactive calendar to sign up for events.
3. Attend our volunteer training before your first event (details sent via email).
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4. Sign up for more events and be on the look out for new opportunities!
We are seeking people who:
  • Have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of community members
  • Willing to uphold the mission and vision of MICC
  • Have new ideas to share with our staff and participants
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*Additional qualifications may be required depending on role. 

Contact Us

If you have questions, need help getting started, or have a volunteering idea, our Advancement department wants to hear from you!
Ellie Kriese-Molnar
Donor engagement specialist
612-876-9400
ekriese-molnar@miccommunity.org