Johnson County Developmental Supports

What is Johnson County Developmental Supports?

Established as Johnson County Mental Retardation Center in 1972, Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is a nationally accredited, community-based service agency providing a variety of employment, community living and social services to persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Lenexa, JCDS has community living units, and work sites and staff scattered at different locations throughout Johnson County.

Why Should I Volunteer?

BECAUSE WE NEED YOU! We need your skills, your energy and your caring to enrich the services Johnson County Developmental Supports provides. Volunteering offers opportunities to meet new people, allows the exploration of new career opportunities, develops individual creativity, provides the reward of helping others...and it’s FUN!

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone 16 year of age and older! Through JCDS, enthusiastic families and groups can pick one or more volunteer opportunities which meet their personal goals and interests for volunteering.

What Kinds of Volunteer Opportunities Are Available?

Be a "Side Kick, enjoying leisure activities such as bowling, shopping or going to the movies with a person served.
Tutor a person with MR/DD to help them improve basic skills such as writing grocery lists or balancing a check book.
Be a Work Floor Aide, helping to train clients on a specific task, or with quality control activities.
Assist with various fund-raising activities carried out by the Friends of JCDS.
Support the Art Program by assembling art cards and helping the ‘artists’ produce crafts and art work.
Participate in the Community Service Learning Program, a voluntary academic option that allows high school and junior college students an opportunity to exchange a portion of class time for ‘hands on’ experience.
Practice ‘Family Volunteering, with members of your family, civic or employment group We welcome help from everyone aged 16 and over!
Advocate for people with disabilities at the local, state and national levels.

How Do I Get Started?

By volunteering a JCDS, you can help enhance the quality of life and encourage a more independent lifestyle for individuals with developmental disabilities. You’ll also be creating new ways to express yourself!

To get started, just call JCDS at 913/826-2626 and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.

Johnson County Development Supports
10501 Lackman Road
Lenexa KS 66219-1223
(913) 826-2626
E-Mail: JCD-INFO