“Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”

~ Elizabeth Andrew

Walton Options has many opportunities for people who wish to serve as volunteers, whether it be as a member of our Community Action Board in South Carolina, on the planning committee for a special event or for people that have special talents that they can lend to our organization.

Walton Options encourages volunteerism for all persons, with or without disabilities. Some examples include:

Peer to peer support – assisting another person with a disability that may have questions, special concerns or in need of some direction with regards to disability. Often the best people to talk to about an issue are the people that have been there.

Special events volunteers – Several times throughout the year Walton Options hosts special events in the community. Persons that wish to serve on planning committees and to help on the day of events are always welcome.

Persons with special talents, such as construction, can provide assistance by helping to build a ramp, install grab bars or other small modifications for people with disabilities. Often times Walton Options is able to obtain materials for the project, but needs volunteers that can provide the labor.

Volunteers that strongly believe in the rights of persons with disabilities and welcome the opportunity to advocate in the community to make improvements that allow people with disabilities the access to services and community living that the rest of us enjoy. Voting, lack of accessible transportation and limited access to employment and community services are all issues that still plague our community when it comes to disability rights.

For more information on these, and other volunteer opportunities, please contact Doris Dobson at 706-724-6262 x 315.