Volunteer Testimonials

Volunteering is a wonderful way to learn more about Heartspring and the services that we provide to children with special needs. There are individual and group opportunities for volunteering. This time can be used to earn service hours for school, learn more about a possible profession or just give back to the community. Corporations also have the opportunity to support Heartspring, both monetarily as well as by volunteering. Make a difference in the life of a child by volunteering today. Complete an individual or group volunteer application, or contact our volunteer office for more information.

Ruthie is in her 16th year as a volunteer to Heartspring. She is employed by a local arts organization, City Arts, but comes to Heartspring once a week and leads an art class for the students in Heartspring School. Learn more about Ruthie

The Good Neighbor Fund is an employee-run giving program. Spirit employees contribute to the fund throughout the year and an employee-elected board of directors determines where funds are allocated. This year, Heartspring was grateful to receive a Good Neighbor Fund grant of $50,000 to support the Pediatric Services Financial Assistance Fund. Learn more about Spirit

Tony Barkett, a retired executive vice president of F&E Food Services, enjoys helping Heartspring anyway he can. “It’s been fun,” he said. “I enjoy it and it gets me out of the house.” Learn more about Tony

What Other Volunteers Have To Say

“When I retired after 27 years of teaching, I knew I wanted to volunteer in some capacity. Heartspring was close to home and I hoped I could be of assistance in the office. After three years of working with the staff in various endeavors, I have found a great amount of satisfaction in volunteering as well as maintaining my office skills. The staff never fails to make me feel that I have a contribution.” Volunteer Linda Arnold

“I volunteered at Heartspring because I thought it would be an excellent environment to attain some experience for post-graduate schooling applications. It turned out to be an extremely rewarding and fulfilling experience knowing I was contributing to such a positive organization. Volunteering at Heartspring was a great decision and I highly recommend it to anyone with the desire to help others.” Volunteer Zach Gibson

"Volunteering at Heartspring has provided hands on experience and a great opportunity to make a difference behind the scenes." Volunteer Mary Travis

"Volunteering at Heartspring has changed my life. Every student is given the opportunity to dream, succeed, cry, laugh, and truly connect with fellow students and adults on a daily basis. On top of the great program Heartspring has developed, it is staffed by amazing people who set the tone of acceptance, love and joy better than any learning environment I've seen in my life." Volunteer Rhea Hartman

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