Siskin Children's Institute: Volunteer Opportunities | Helping Children with Special Needs and Their Families

Volunteers are an important part of the Institute. They help achieve our mission of making a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families every day. From working directly with children to helping with administrative tasks, volunteers help us achieve more and make a bigger impact in our community than we could do alone.

Our founders, Mose and Garrison Siskin, knew that stepping up to make a difference in the lives of others was important. Our volunteers carry their mission forward today.

The Institute needs energetic, talented, creative and compassionate people to help us make a difference in our four areas of focus: education, outreach, health care and research. Where would you like to make a difference? Take a look at the volunteer position descriptions on our website for more information.

Don't see the right fit for you? Contact Schild Grant, our volunteer services coordinator, at 423.648.1757 or volunteer@siskin.org to discuss other opportunities.

Click here to see our list
of current volunteer opportunities!

What are volunteers saying about the Institute?

"Thank You So Much for taking the time on Thursday to give me a behind-the-scenes preview of Siskin's mission in action. I was thoroughly impressed by the care and attention that's been given to the organization's environment, functions, activities, and interactions (among all stakeholders). It's apparent that everyone is on board with Siskin's philosophy and vision and that this unified sense of purpose creates a synergy that all educational systems would do well to emulate. There is an ideal balance between structure/routine and exploration/discovery that provides a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn and grow toward one's full potential. Not only does this seem to apply to the children that Siskin serves, but also, at the employee/volunteer level. In short, I am most grateful for the opportunity to contribute to (and enhance) this important work through helping you in the Lending Library and with your Outreach efforts. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to learning from and collaborating with you soon. Thanks again!"

—Christina Björling