The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) is a cooperative extension of the Bloomingdale Park District, as well as eight other area park districts. We offer more than 1,000 programs, trips and special events to more than 8,000 individuals with special needs each year. Programs range from drama to dance and include a variety of Special Olympics sports and adapted sports as well as programs for individuals with physical challenges. In addition to our own programs, we also offer support to anyone with special needs enrolled in a Bloomingdale Park District program.
Over the years, many Bloomingdale residents have volunteered or worked part-time with WDSRA. If you would like to share your time and enthusiasm with us, please contact Wendy Craven, WDSRA’s Manager of Support Services, at (630) 681-0962 or e-mail wendyc@wdsra.com.
The WDSRA Foundation is the association’s fundraising arm and welcomes donations from individuals, companies and service clubs. These donations help offset the cost of programs. For more information on the foundation, please call (630) 681-0962 or visit www.wdsra.com.
We are looking for caring people with a desire to give a little. Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of programs from sports to crafts to special
events. Our programs are fun and exciting. Sign up by yourself or with a friend. Hours are flexible, training is provided, and the benefits are many. For an application visit our website at www.wdsra.com.
The benefits of recreation extend far beyond the soccer field or the dance floor. The skills that are learned and practiced in leisure provide a tremendous foundation for life. For an individual with a disability, recreational activities can improve self-confidence, provide socialization opportunities, and reinforce
a sense of teamwork and tolerance. They can establish friendships and gain social independence. The benefits are endless!
|
web
site by Visionary
Webworks
Volunteers/Part Time Staff
Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108