A community for adult siblings of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in California
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Volunteer with CaliforniaSibs
Lend Your Skills, Lift Up the Community, Lead Change
Whether you're creative, analytical, social, or strategic—there's a role for you. Join a passionate community making a difference for siblings of people with disabilities across California.
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Ready to Get Involved?
If you're inspired by one of these volunteer roles and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! When you find a role that aligns with your interests and strengths, simply fill out our short interest form. A member of our team will follow up with you to answer questions, discuss next steps, and help you get started. Your time and talents can help uplift siblings and families across California—thank you for being part of this movement!
Volunteer Projects
Community Partnership Coordinator
Build relationships with advocacy partners and community organizations.
Time Commitment: 1–4 hours/month
Represent CaliforniaSibs in coalition spaces and participate in networking opportunities. Must be comfortable with public speaking or networking.
Graphic Design & Communications Contributor
Create or modify images and documents.
Time Commitment: 2–4 hours/month
Help us bring the sibling movement to life through bold, inclusive visual storytelling. Design graphics and visual content for our website, social media, and outreach materials—including event flyers, policy snapshots, sibling stories, and program promotion.
Social Meet Up Co-Host
Co-host sibling meet-ups in your area.
Time Commitment: 3–6 hours/event
Plan and lead occasional in-person or virtual gatherings in your local California community.
OSK! Subject Matter Project Contributor
Collaborate on our groundbreaking guide for adult Sibs in California.
Time Commitment: bi-weekly meetings, 2-8 hours/month
As an OSK! Guide Contributor, you’ll help create a resource for adult siblings navigating California’s disability support system. Collaborate with CaliforniaSibs, share expertise or lived experience, and shape content on legal, healthcare, housing, and planning topics. Empower families to make informed, person-centered decisions through accessible, sibling-informed guidance.
Contact Database Builder
Find and enter contact information for organizations in our community.
Time Commitment: 2–4 hours/month
Help grow and organize our statewide sibling network by researching and inputting contacts for sibling allies, regional agencies, and disability partners into our CRM, supporting outreach, partnerships, and engagement.
Ideal for detail-oriented volunteers who enjoy lists, systems, and behind-the-scenes impact.
Policy & Advocacy Contributor
Research existing policies and develop position statements.
Time Commitment: 2–5 hours/month
Work with fellow advocates to influence local and statewide policies affecting siblings and people with disabilities.
Storytelling & Media Contributor
Collect and share sibling stories across platforms.
Time Commitment: 2–6 hours/month
Interview siblings and edit stories in narrative, audio, or video form. Background in media, journalism, or social media a plus.
Interested in working on a project?
Complete our interest form here.
Advisory Council
The CaliforniaSibs Advisory Council is a diverse group of siblings and allies who provide insight, guidance, and lived experience to help shape our programs, priorities, and advocacy efforts. Council members offer feedback on initiatives, share ideas from their communities, and help ensure our work stays rooted in the real experiences of siblings across California. This is a collaborative, inclusive space where your voice helps drive change. Members meet quarterly and may contribute to special projects or events throughout the year.
Interested in joining?
Complete our interest form here.
Board of Directors
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact for siblings of people with disabilities? CaliforniaSibs is seeking committed, values-driven leaders to serve on our Board of Directors. As a Board member, you’ll help guide the organization’s vision, strategy, and growth—while amplifying sibling voices across the state. Board members bring their skills, lived experience, and leadership to support fundraising, governance, and community engagement. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing movement centered on inclusion, equity, and family.
Ready to lead with purpose?
Complete our interest form here.
