Starfire

This is a great place. Individuals living with disabilities attend this program as a 4 year school. They learn how to be more independent by taking many classes. I have volunteered in their awesome kitchen and taught some crock pot cooking classes.
There are many opportunities as a volunteer here. I have found it very rewarding. We have had just as much fun as the students!

«You don’t know what you’ve gotten yourself into,» smirked Nikki. «Once you walk through these doors, you can’t stay away!»
Four years ago, Nikki started StarfireU as a shy, silent 21-​year-​old. Today she enthusiastically led me on a tour of her school. StarfireU is a four-​year college geared towards individuals with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to enrich lives through unlimited opportunities that build independence and community inclusion.
Students have the opportunity to improve social skills, create art, photography, learn yoga, cook, and everything in between. Many go on to lead independent lives and become involved in the community. I sat in on a seminar where the Senior class discussed their capstone projects. Ideas ranged from documenting Cincinnati murals through photography, to fundraising for homeless advocates, to adapting a play from a favorite book. I was beyond impressed with the initiative and support within these classroom walls.
StarfireU has been educating adults with disabilities since 1993. Over the years, it has grown from a single classroom to a state-​of-​the-​art facility with computers, roundtable classrooms, and dry erase walls. They’re always open to working with volunteers around the community, so if you’re in need of a smile and a life-​changing opportunity, get involved here!