GIG Volunteers 2022
GIG Volunteers 2022
Qualified applicants are:
- entering 8th-12 Grades
- comfortable working with children under the age of 5
- comfortable interacting with individuals with disabilities
- responsible and reliable
Program Dates:
June 12 – July 28
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)
Schedule:
8am-11am and/or 2pm-5pm, Monday through Friday
- Volunteers are expected to sign up for a minimum of 5 shifts during the entire 7 week period.
Important Dates
Application opens:
January 17, 2023
Application Closes:
May 5, 2023
Acceptance notifications:
May 20, 2023
Volunteer hour letters mailed:
Week of August 15
What is GIG?
The GIG program stands for “Giving Is Good." It is a Summer Volunteer Program providing an opportunity for teenagers…
- to learn about helping children with different levels of ability
- to gain firsthand experience with early childhood education and rehabilitative therapies (i.e., physical, occupational, and speech) to explore potential career interests
- to return to Hand In Hand and relive fond memories for those who attended as a child
What does a GIG do?
Volunteers serve in classrooms at our Hand In Hand Early Learning Program. Activities include:
- Assist with classroom lessons
- Participate in Water Play Days on the playground
- Assist Office Staff
- Help staff prepare lessons, supplies, etc.
What is expected of a GIG?
Shifts
Volunteers are expected to sign up for a minimum of 5 shifts during the entire 7 week period
Accountability
All scheduling is done online using When I Work which is accessible by computer or cellphone 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.
Orientation
New and returning GIGs are required to attend an orientation on June 9 or June 12.
Cell Phone Usage
Volunteers are expected to engage with their assigned duties during service and expected to store their phones in a secure assigned area. Phones are only retrieved at the end of a shift. Volunteers who are reprimanded for cell phone usage may be terminated from service for the day or (with continued issues) from the overall program.
What if I have a conflict with orientation?
Unfortunately, we can not accommodate orientations outside of the scheduled sessions.
All volunteers (returning and new) must attend orientation to ensure everyone is up-to-date on program operations and expectations.
Questions?
Contact Katie Overturf
koverturf@unitedability.org
205-944-3909
