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The Miracle Project is always looking for volunteers  – or, as we call them, “co-actors.” Co-actors are peer role models – participating alongside those with autism and other disabilities serving as a friend, classmate, and creative partner.

Co-actors with The Miracle Project will be trained in Elaine Hall’s “Inclusion from WithIn” methodology and might have the opportunity to perform with The Miracle Project in live productions or on film.

We welcome co-actors of all ages and all backgrounds and encourage siblings and similar-age relatives (such as cousins) of program participants to serve as co-actors in classes, as well.  

 

Interested in volunteering? Please complete our volunteer application.

Volunteer

“Being with the kids taught me that ‘there is more than meets the eye’. I feel so lucky to be a part of their fun! It seems there is a genuine kindness and honesty in the group that leaves me with a sense of appreciation.”

Olanna Taskey

Volunteer

Volunteer

“The Miracle Project not only offers fun and growth for kids with disabilities but for children without them as well. I love going every Wednesday. It is definitely the highlight of my week.”

Lena Lobel

Student Volunteer

Volunteer

The Miracle Project volunteers are wonderful -- positive, playful, serious, careful, connected, and dedicated. The peer volunteers, especially, have given so much to my son -- he now has neurotypical boys and girls his own age who he can call his friends, and I know they consider him a friend as well. Talk about inclusion in action!

Clara Sturak

Parent

Volunteer

"I feel so honored to have had the opportunity to work with The Miracle Project. I made so many new friends and realized the impact that compassion, friendship, and trust can have on our lives… When we remove the limits and stereotypes we often place on our friends with special needs, we can truly see their potential, dedication, and talent shine through. The Miracle Project has completely changed my outlook on life, and it is empowering to have a proven example that nothing can stop you from following your dreams if you are determined and have a little support from a friend."

Yasmine Jebeli

Volunteer

Volunteer

"Working with The Miracle Project has changed my life. A majority of the kids I work with are nonverbal, and instead communicate through noises and gestures. It is amazing to see these children go from being unable to speak to singing and dancing on the stage. The stage really can transform you. I am so lucky to be a part of this organization. I learned through this program to not focus on the disabilities of individuals, but to instead focus on their extraordinary abilities. I am so lucky. I love everybody involved with this organization. We need more people like this in the world."

Miriam Berman

Volunteer