• GIG Volunteer Application 2023

  • The program is open to responsible, reliable students:

    • entering 8th-12 Grades
    • comfortable working with children under the age of 5
    • comfortable interacting with individuals with disabilities

    Service location: Hand In Hand Children's Early Learning Program on the United Ability campus - 120 Oslo Circle - off of Lakeshore Parkway (between Red Mountain Park and Ross Bridge)

    Program Dates: June 13 - July 29

    Schedule: 8am to 11am and/or 2pm-5pm, Monday through Friday 

    • Shifts will be assigned based on Volunteer requests and schedule availability. 
    • We request volunteers sign up for a minimum of 5 shifts during the entire 7 week period.
    • All scheduling will be done online using When I Work (which can be accessed by computer or cell app). Volunteers are assigned ONE account, and it is the responsibility of volunteers and parents to decide how to manage schedule sign-up and notifications.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 6. Late or incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.

    • For New GIGs: A complete application includes this form, an essay uploaded with this form at submission, and 2 recommendation forms submitted at the indicated link by non-family adults by the deadline.
    • For Returning GIGs: Only this application form needs to be completed.

    Applicants will be notified on May 20th whether or not you have been accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Lee O'Neil (205.944.3909 or loneil@unitedability.org).

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    • Contact Information 
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    • Orientation

      ALL GIG volunteers (new and returning) are required to attend ONE of the scheduled orientation sessions listed below prior to beginning service.

      Unfortunately, volunteers unable to attend one of the orientation sessions will not be considered for acceptance. 

    • Volunteer Details 
    • Volunteer Skills/Interests 

    • School Contact Information  
    • At the conclusion of the GIG Summer Volunteer Program, a letter detailing hours served will be sent to a school contact listed below.

    • Recommendations & Essay - NEW GIGS ONLY 
    • Recommendations

      Two non-relative adults who can speak about your reliability, character, and value to the program must complete the reference form at the link below by May 6.

      https://form.jotform.com/200077419080045

      It is the applicant's responsibility to share the link with the appropriate contacts and to follow up to ensure forms are completed by the deadline. 

      To assist in ensuring forms are connected to the correct applicant's record, please list names of the individuals completing your recommendations:

       

       

    • Essay

      Submit an essay explaining why you would be a good volunteer for the Giving Is Good (GIG) program and what benefit you hope to receive from your experience.

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    • Volunteer Agreement 
    • Volunteers accepted to the Giving Is Good (GIG) program will be required to behave in accordance with the following standards:

      - Attire should adhere to typical school dress code standards (i.e., clothing should not impede one's ability to move comfortably and safely, but should also provide complete coverage with any movement such as bending over or reaching up)

      -  Volunteers are expected to serve all assigned shifts. If a volunteer misses more than 2 shifts with less than 24 hours notice or with no notice, participation will be terminated.

      - Volunteers MUST NOT pick up or move any child for any reason. This can cause injury to the volunteer or to the child - a staff member should be notified immediately in all circumstances if assistance is needed. 

      - Volunteers are expected to be engaged with class/volunteer activities throughout assigned shifts. Volunteers MUST place cell phones in an assigned location in the classroom office at the beginning of a shift and only retrieve it at the end of the shift (unless an emergency situation is discussed with the teacher at the beginning of a shift).

      • If a volunteer is instructed to put away their phone more than once during a shift, they will be required to leave their assigned class/office post for the rest of the shift.
      • If phone usage during a shift is a continued issue, it will be grounds for termination from the program. 

      - Volunteers and family members are REQUIRED to adhere to HIPAA confidentiality regulations. No pictures may be made of or with any child or adult participants of United Ability nor may names, health information, or other personal details be shared. 

      - Volunteers accepted into the program MUST attend one of the two scheduled orientation sessions and remit payment of a $20 participation fee at that time.

      By clicking "Submit," applicants agree to all requirements listed in this application. Applicants also agree to adhere to any additional expectations detailed during orienation and in the volunteer handbook. 

      I understand that application to the Giving Is Good (GIG) program does not guarantee acceptance for service.

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