DONATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IMPACT LOCATIONSEVENTSNEWS GET INVOLVED CAREERS VOLUNTEER HERO PROGRAM NEW PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION UCP of Central Florida has launched our new volunteer management platform starting August 2, 2021! We are excited about all the new opportunities that will be available to make an impact on our children’s lives. This page is currently being updated with new information to ensure that you receive the most up-to-date information. For now, you can sign up using the button below! VOLUNTEER APPLICATION UCP OF CENTRAL FLORIDA’S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MAKES A DIRECT IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN CENTRAL FLORIDA EACH YEAR! UCP’s Volunteer Hero Program allows the parents of our students, friends of UCP, and members of our community the opportunity to be an integral part of our mission in action by offering supportive services to our children and staff. Our Volunteer Heroes are a driving force in helping us fulfill our mission of empowering children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential. UCP of Central Florida is always looking to add people with heart and dedication to making a difference to our roster of heroes! Individual Volunteers have always been the heart of UCP of Central Florida. Our volunteers are an integral part of the day-to-day operations of our organization. Many local corporations and groups leverage their manpower and talents to generate positive change in children’s lives at UCP. Team members have unique team building opportunities while giving back to their community. UCP also welcomes students to join us for service learning opportunities through acts of service and volunteering. VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS “I believe in the work that UCP is doing and I love the people I work with and the people I’m helping. I keep reminding myself that ‘It’s all about the children and what they experience.” — VICTOR COLLAZO, UCP VOLUNTEER TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS GENERAL VOLUNTEERS A general volunteer is anyone who wants to volunteer at UCP, but does not have a requirement to do so (ex. Education credit or parent support). These volunteers typically commit to a 3-4 hour period per week, coming in to the campuses and helping out with anything from administrative support to classroom assists to facilities maintenance; however, these volunteers can also be sporadic, helping with a special event or project once in a while such as Book Buds or the Evening at the Palace Gala. SERVICE LEARNING STUDENT VOLUNTEERS Service-Learning Student Volunteers come to UCP required to volunteer as a part of a class. Students range from middle schoolers to graduate-level and their requirements are firm, including specific hours in specific roles. The goal of this type of volunteering is multi-beneficial: to help UCP students achieve their potential and to gain the experience that each volunteers need to pass their courses. JUST 10 PARENT VOLUNTEERS All parents of students enrolled at UCP are required to volunteer as a part of their commitment to the school. Parents must volunteer at least 10 hours per school year, through special events, assisting in classrooms, chaperoning 10 field trips, and more. VOLUNTEER ROLES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BECOME A VOLUNTEER HERO TODAY! Join our roster of Volunteer Heroes! The UCP Volunteer Application Process helps us maintain a safe environment for our students and families. Each applicant is asked to meet a varying level of safety criteria based on their volunteer role. This process also helps us match skills/personality of our volunteers with our volunteer opportunities. By completing the process in full, you will have a better understanding of your volunteer role with us, and it will help us keep a high level of safety in place for everyone. Thank you for your engagement, understanding, and full completion of the process. STEP #1: SUBMIT A UCP VOLUNTEER APPLICATION VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Completing this form does not guarantee volunteer placement at UCP. Please allow up to ten business days for your request to be processed. Once the application has been processed and approved, a UCP staff member will contact you with instructions on how to complete the online background check! STEP#2: REGISTER WITH THE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTEER SYSTEM This system requires a Social Security Number to conduct a background check on the applicant to ensure the safety of our students. UCP of Central Florida has campuses in 3 different counties. The school you will be based out of will determine which county’s application you need to submit. ORANGE COUNTY Select: UCP Charter OSCEOLA COUNTY Select: UCP Child Development Center SEMINOLE COUNTY Select: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) under other programs Some volunteers will need to complete a Level II Background Screening. If your position will require a Level II Background Screening, email volunteer@ucpcfl.org for instructions and next steps. Please note: Volunteers will need to pay for this step. This will vary from $45-$100 depending on location. If this cost is a deterrent, please contact volunteer@ucpcfl.org to discuss alternate arraignments. STEP #3: APPLICATION REVIEW WITH OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER After your application with the school system has been approved, you will receive an email from the Community Engagement Manager to set up a 15-minute Touch-Base phone call to review your application status, confirm your preferred campus and roles, chat about your goals for volunteering, and schedule your volunteer orientation. A prompt response will help to move the process along. STEP #4: REVIEW THE VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK AND COMPLETE VOLUNTEER FORMS Please review the forms prior to attending orientation. You will sign them at orientation in the presence of the Community Engagement Manager. Acknowledgment of Volunteer Handbook Attestation of Good Moral Character Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements Confidentiality Statement Volunteer Waiver Volunteer Photo Release DCF Volunteer Acknowledgment STEP #5: ATTEND A UCP VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION At the Volunteer Orientation, you will create a regular volunteer schedule with the Community Engagement Manager! STEP #6: BEGIN VOLUNTEERING WITH UCP OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BY ATTENDING YOUR FIRST VOLUNTEER SHIFT During your first day, the Community Engagement Manager will meet you at the campus 15 minutes prior to your shift for a tour and the completion of any final paperwork. You will be introduced to the School Business Manager/Education Program Coordinator who will be your point of contact at the school. Moving forward, they will be your primary contact for cancellations, rescheduling, and incident reporting. During this first day, you will also learn the process of signing in and signing out each day. Please note: Once this step has been achieved, any further communication via email should be addressed to both the Community Engagement Manager (volunteer@ucpcfl.org) and the School Business Manager/Education Program Coordinator at your specific campus. STEP #7: CELEBRATE Congratulations on completing the full application process. We are excited for this new partnership. Welcome to the UCP team! NOTE: Due to the unique nature of volunteer placements, we are unable to accept court mandated community service volunteers. NOTE: Special event age requirements may vary. VIDEO | VOLUNTEER IMPACT (KABOOM! PLAYGROUND BUILD) <br/> March 2017: Hundreds of volunteers from our community came together to partner with KaBOOM! and Travelers Insurance to build a new inclusive playground for our students attending our UCP Downtown/BETA Campus. In 6 hours, the group of Volunteer Heroes was able to make an impact on the development of our students! “UCP is a unique school with diversity and compassion. I feel honored to be a part of it. Seeing how happy the students are and how much care is given to each one is what drew me to the school. The lessons and skills being taught are something that I really admire and was glad to be able to help pass on to students.” — DEVIN GUYETTE, UCP VOLUNTEER Have questions about volunteering? Contact our Community Engagement Manager, Rachel Cohen, for more information! 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