Peckham has many volunteer opportunities. Contact Bonnie Zimmerman with questions or to request an application.
English for Speakers of Other Languages Tutors
Help Peckham clients improve English language and comprehension skills. Tutors may also work one-on-one with students who are trying to become U.S. Citizens.
Technology Volunteers
Help clients learn to use the computer. Volunteers help set up e-mail accounts, show clients how to search the internet and use Microsoft Office programs in our computer lab. Volunteers answer basic questions and may also work one-on-one with clients.
Corner Store Volunteers
Volunteers help restock, organize and distribute food and clothing items to qualifying individuals who are in need of assistance.
Art from the Heart Volunteers
Help artists with disabilities express themselves through visual and creative arts during individualized classroom instruction. Volunteers help the instructor coordinate projects, set up for classes and assist students in project completion.
Venture Crew 10 Volunteers
This scout troop is for adults with developmental disabilities. Its mission is to provide learning experiences that will increase opportunities, build skills and maximize chances of success for crew members at work, in relationships, at home and in the community.
Peckham operates two residential housing units for adults with developmental disabilities. Volunteer opportunities are listed below.
Golf Activity Volunteer
Volunteers help residents golf. Volunteers work with residents to plan an appropriate golfing activity that they can play on the apartment grounds. Golf equipment is provided. This activity requires two hour-long sesins per month on Tuesday in the late afternoon or early evening.
Gardening Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers with gardening experience to help residents become more involved in the care of the gardens on site. Volunteers would supervise and teach planting and care of plants through hands on demonstrations. The position requires two sessions each month during May, June, July, August and September. Day and times are flexible.
Bingo Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to organize and call Bingo games. Volunteers assist residents in playing the game and calling numbers, verifying wins etc. The position requires a commitment of one session per month on a Saturday afternoon, time is flexible.
Recreation Activity Volunteers
Volunteers help residents play Wii games. Ideally, the volunteer would meet with Housing residents two times per month and engage them in playing a Wii game for up to two hours. The Wii Game Station is provided, along with several Wii Sport games to play. Evening or late afternoon hours requested, days are flexible and may change month-to-month as needed.