Murray Ridge Center serves eligible individuals in a variety of settings throughout Lorain County. Volunteers may assist with special activities designed to enrich the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Educational Services (Weekdays/September-May)
Murray Ridge School
Assist with special events
Chaperone field trips
Develop instructional aides
Summer Day Camp (Weekdays/June & July)
Assisting camp counselors
Assisting with special events & field trips
Adult Services (Weekdays/Year-Round)
Opportunity/Vocational Centers in Elyria, Lorain, & Oberlin
Chaperone community outings
Assist with recreation activities
Plan, implement, and/or assist with special events
Supported Employment Enclaves & Placement throughout Lorain County
One-on-one opportunities
Chaperone recreational activities/outings
Residential Services (Evenings & Weekends/Year-Round)
Small Group Settings located in Elyria, Lorain, and Oberlin
Chaperone residents at sporting events, shopping excursions, dining-out experiences, or other entertainment activities
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Special Olympics (Evening & Weekends/Year-Round)
Basketball Volleyball Bowling Softball
Swimming Bocce Cycling Track and Field
Assist the coaching staff with practices
Chaperone athletes at competitions
Raise funds for teams to attend regional & state competitions
Assist with planning & implementing annual Special Olympics Banquet
Recreation Program (Evenings & Weekends/Year-Round)
Chaperone community outings
Plan & implement special events
Choraleers
The Choraleers is a performance group comprised of adults who receive Murray Ridge Center services. The group travels throughout Lorain County and Northeast Ohio performing vocal selections for organizations, service clubs, and religious services. Volunteers can assist by:
Assisting with fundraising efforts
Providing transportation for Choraleers using Agency vehicles
Murray Ridge Support Group (MRSG)
The Murray Ridge Support Group is comprised of staff, parents and community members interested in the well-being of adults with DD who receive services from Murray Ridge Center. The group meets monthly in the evenings at the Elyria Opportunity/Vocational Center, 1095 Infirmary Road in Elyria.
Assist with fundraising efforts
Chaperone MRSG-sponsored dances
Plan, implement, and/or assist with special events
Assist with monthly educational/informational sessions
To downlaod a Volunteer Application Packet, click on the following link:
Contact Information
Chris Vasco, Community Education/
Volunteer Director PT
Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities
1091 Infirmary Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Telephone: 440-329-3734
Fax: 440-322-2683
