Volunteers - Friendship Circle

What Can The Friendship Circle Offer You?

One of the most gratifying and fulfilling experiences is realizing that you made a difference in someone's life. The true beauty of the Friendship Circle is the interaction between volunteers and the children with special needs, only your friendship can make a positive impact on someone's life and make a powerful statement to the world. Volunteering with The Friendship Circle is a significant form of community service and our teens take pride in their role as mentors as well as being part of this seamless circle of friendship. Our volunteers gain as much, if not more than what they give to the children and families in our program. Volunteering with the Friendship Circle is definately an experience worth exploring.

FC Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Celebrate our FC Volunteers!

The Friendship Circle celebrated our volunteers, FC families, community members and supporters at the annual volunteer recognition dinner May 22. Check the photo album for pics of the event.

High School and Middle School Volunteer Signup

New and returning high school and middle school volunteers please sign up here.

Volunteer RSVP for Activities

If you have already signed up and participated in orientation this year, RSVP here for the volunteer activities you would like to attend.

OSU Volunteer Signup

New and returning OSU volunteers sign up here.

Home Visits

The foundation of our organization revolves around home visitation. Upon completion of The Friendship Circle training session, volunteers can choose to partner with another volunteer and visit a child’s home on a regular basis.

Friendship Circle Activities for Volunteers

Friendship Circle offers a variety of group activities through the school year - Family Fun Days, Sports Nights, Teen Scene. You and your buddy are sure to find something you will both enjoy!

Baker Fellowship

The Baker Fellowship is a unique opportunity created to benefit teens through their involvement in The Friendship Circle. The Baker Fellowship gives teens the opportunity to earn a college scholarship through a combination of volunteering and educational workshops.

Volunteer Survey

Share your volunteering experience with us. We welcome your comments and stories!

David's Story - What volunteering has done for me

"The Friendship Circle is a beautiful name for this organization. The idea of a Circle of Friends is one thing, but the idea that the joy and happiness evoked from the Friendship Circle can affect not only our wonderful friends but also our volunteers. That is something that is truly unique."

Sara's Story - Remembering special times

"If you’re here as a prospective volunteer, I can’t even express to you what an awesome decision it is to become involved with Friendship Circle. You’ll meet some of the most amazing people and you’ll work with other teens that will teach you more than you can ever learn in a classroom."