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Do you care deeply about helping people with disabilities become more independent? Volunteering at UCP of Central Arizona is a powerful way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. It is extremely rewarding to see the impact your time can have on our families’ lives.
Volunteer as a Community Member
UCP’s volunteer program enhances the lives of families and people with disabilities. Volunteers impact the well-being of the children and adults we serve, share their talents, and become advocates for those with disabilities. We welcome any talents, commitments, and time that volunteers are able to share with others at UCP of Central Arizona! Volunteers make the world a brighter place! Volunteering at UCP in the Early Learning Center, our Pediatric Therapy clinics, or in the classrooms of our Adult Day Program, ArizonAbility for children and adults, is a great way to make a difference.
What volunteer opportunities are available?
Volunteers are able to volunteer in various programs and departments:
Volunteer with members: Assist with various programs for children or adults in a classroom setting. Provide support to staff in preparing activities and snacks for the day, participating in field trips, sharing talent, and engaging with members, staff, and community!
Volunteer in administration: Provide clerical support in the office, such as filing, scanning, preparing mailings, data entry, organizing, and any other projects assigned.
Volunteer in special events: Assist UCP staff during their annual events, including galas, fun run, program parties and celebrations, community outreach events, and more.
Serve on committees: As we increase awareness, we are always looking for new people to bring another perspective.
Does UCP pay for volunteer fingerprint clearance level one?
UCP can start the process of fingerprinting the volunteer, and or provide them with instructions on how to complete; however, the fee will be at the volunteer’s own expense, which is $67.
Does UCP allow court order community service hours, for persons to complete with our organization?
Depending on the court order, UCP may or may not be able to accommodate the court ordered community service hours. This will be discussed with the Human Resources Director or Manager.
What are the age requirements for a volunteer?
Volunteer age requirement starts at 12. Minors must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult at all times. All waivers and forms will be completed with the consent of a parent or legal guardian prior to volunteering.
If a parent of a UCP member expressed interest in volunteering, directly with those that UCP serves are they still required to go through the volunteer process? Background check, waivers, etc?
Yes. Depending on the length of service and the area or program in which the parent/guardian will volunteer, they will still need to go through the volunteer process.
Volunteer as a College Student
Volunteer as a College Student:
Looking for observation hours for your graduate school applications? Are you a future OT, PT, SLP, or early education teacher? UCP is seeking college student volunteers whose studies align with our programs. This is a great opportunity to gain relevant experience and observation hours while helping UCP of Central Arizona Programs. While direct contact with patients or children is not guaranteed, students will gain meaningful exposure to the field and valuable insight into their future profession. UCP offers a variety of ways to explore your career path while making a difference.
Pediatric Therapy Clinics:
Kinesiology, Psychology, Biology, and Health Sciences, Speech & Language Pathology, Audiology, and Communication Disorders.
Early Learning Center:
Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Early Elementary Education, and Psychology.
Marketing Department:
Social Media Marketing, SEO and Local SEO, Google Ads.
Benefits of Volunteering as a College Student
Boost your resume
Volunteering allows you to be able to boast about your volunteering experience on your resume when applying for jobs post-graduation. Employers like seeing that you volunteer your time, and are able to manage your time well enough to taken on an unpaid position.
Financial Aid Packages
Many scholarships and grants are available that list community service as a prerequisite, so if you dedicate a few hours a week you could also be boosting your financial aid profile. Hours will be logged for you to have documentation.
Grow as a person
Volunteering makes you feel good. In a volunteer situation, one person really can make a difference, especially to a not-for-profit organization like UCP – while also building your skill sets. If you are not sure about a particular field of study or have lots of interests in several potential majors, volunteering in those areas can help define your future.
Build a network
Volunteering positions are a great way to meet people, especially volunteering in a professional program that may create a positive relationship with professionals that benefit you post-graduation.
Student loan forgiveness
If a college student volunteers at UCP, job opportunities may exist with UCP after volunteering for the organization. We are a qualifying Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Employer. Learn More about Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Here
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