Volunteer...Make a Difference!
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VOLUNTEER ELIGIBILITY
Age & Availability
• Rendigs Center (Adult Program) volunteer opportunities are primarily for adults 18 years of age and up, but there are limited opportunities for teens 16-17 years of age. Every effort will be made to match volunteers with their area of interest. However, there are times when some volunteer positions are filled and not available.
• Perlman Center (Children’s program) has limited opportunities and all volunteers are required to enroll in the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital volunteer training program. For more information, contact Sharon Andersen at (513) 636-4601.
Commitment
Volunteer opportunities are varied, with some requiring specific time commitments. Most are flexible and available Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Detailed descriptions are on the following pages.
Orientation & Training
Potential volunteers are asked to attend a short orientation session that includes UCP mission, history, volunteer opportunities, commitment, training requirements, policies and procedures. Training varies with each opportunity, but is minimal and hands-on.
Volunteer Information
The office hours at UCP-Rendigs Center are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Monday-Friday. For additional information, please call the volunteer office at (513) 221-4606.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Orientation to United Cerebral Palsy of Great Cincinnati (UCP) :
All volunteers are asked to attend a general orientation. Orientation is designed to provide volunteers with background and practical information that will help them identify their own role within the overall function of United Cerebral Palsy, and to better understand how they can contribute to the purpose of the program. The better a volunteer understands the operation and procedures of UCP and its volunteer program, the better equipped they will be to contribute productively.
Office Training
Office training is brief and will familiarize new volunteers with UCP office procedures and specific duties of the volunteer work assignment. This training may be completed on the first day of work assignment.
Specific Area Training
Volunteers working specific assignments such as visiting friends, speaker’s bureau or anyone who represents UCP will be scheduled as needed.
MISCELLANEOUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
“Green Thumb” Horticulture Volunteers:
UCP needs seasonal volunteers who like to work outside and “play in the dirt.” UCP is seeking volunteers who are willing to rake, mulch, plant flowers and help maintain landscaping at the Alfred J. Rendigs Memorial Center on Victory Parkway. Beautification of the UCP grounds would be greatly appreciated by the UCP staff and participants.
Hours Required: Seasonal, flexible as needed
Handyman Volunteers
UCP is in need of experienced handyman volunteers to do simple, minor repairs at Alfred J. Rendigs Memorial Center on Victory Parkway such as building shelving, painting, change light bulbs, etc.
Hours Required: Flexible as needed
MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Group Fundraising Volunteers
Use your group’s creativity to plan and host a “fun-friend-fundraising event” to support UCP. Events can be simple or elaborate and can include such things as: Casual Days, raffles, dinners, auctions, dances, car washes, bake sales, Insomnia tour, etc. Organize your sorority, fraternity, church choir or youth group, etc. to walk in relay teams at the Flying Pig Marathon to benefit UCP. *UCP must approve events.
Hours Required: Varies per event
Marketing & Development Office Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with typing, copying, filing and mailing. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and bulk mailing helpful, but not required. Volunteers may also assist in organizing and maintaining:
• Education and media information packets
• Marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, posters and tabletop display
• Community resource files and donor files
• Photo files (both print and electronic)
• Public relations and media files
Hours Required: 2-4 hours per week
Training Required: Specific Area Training
Speakers Bureau Volunteers
Are you a good speaker? We are seeking volunteers to represent and promote UCP at community outreach events and educational fairs. Volunteers will also speak on behalf of United Cerebral Palsy to interested civic groups and organizations to foster awareness and education of UCP programs, services, funding and volunteer opportunities. Training will be provided.
Hours Required: As needed
Special Event Volunteers
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Volunteers are needed to assist with various fundraising special events throughout the year by helping with prize recruitment, public relations or various components to assure the event runs smoothly. Events can include such things as golf outing, casual days, raffles, auctions, dinners.
Hours Required: As needed
Special Skills Volunteers
Opportunities are available for volunteers with special skills that could include photographers, graphic designers, artists, seamstress, handyman, videographers, wheelchair repair, auto repair, etc.
Hours Required: As needed
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Assist volunteer office with management of volunteer activities at UCP. Duties can include mailing information to potential volunteers, assisting with recruitment, interviewing, coordinating training, volunteer placement, scheduling, tracking and volunteer recognition.
Hours Required: 2-4 hours per week
Training Required: Specific Area Training
Young Professional Group
This group will provide volunteers (ages 21 and up) an opportunity to interact and network in a social environment. This group will provide volunteers and help raise funds for UCP at special events that could include such things as happy hours. UCP must approve all events.
Hours Required: As needed
Adult Program Volunteer Opportunities
Below are brief descriptions of volunteer opportunities that support the programs and services for our participants at the Alfred J. Rendigs Memorial Center on Victory Parkway.
Group Host Volunteers
Is your organization or group looking for an opportunity to really make a difference in someone’s life? Consider the following suggestions or use your creativity to plan and host an outing for UCP participants.
UCP must approve all outings.
Hours Required: Varies per event
• Day Outing
o Choose an activity you enjoy doing and plan to take some of our participants with you. Consider an outing to the Serpentine Wall, Reds game, a museum, Newport Aquarium, River Downs, a horse farm, etc.
• Lunch Outing
o Invite 4-5 UCP participants and plan a “Dutch” lunch date at your favorite eatery (even Skyline or Burger King is great!). We’ll provide the transportation, you provide the enjoyable company. In nice weather, consider a picnic at a local park.
• Party
o Host a themed party for UCP participants (i.e. costume party near Halloween or a Luau party in the summer). In addition to selecting the theme and planning the food, choose a game or activity for the day. Plan on being at the Rendigs Center a couple of hours the day of the party and enjoy spending time with our participants.
• Supply Drive
o UCP is constantly in need of a variety of supplies, such as non-perishable snack foods or lunch foods, art supplies, office supplies, gardening supplies, music (CDs, walkman, radios), videos (educational videos and classics or contemporary movies, especially comedies).
Guest Speakers
Volunteers needed from different professional fields to speak about their experiences to a small group of high school students and young adults who are exploring career opportunities and life options.
Hours Required: Varies per event
Teaching Assistants
UCP operates on a quarterly schedule and offers a variety of classes to our participants. Volunteers experienced in a wide variety of disciplines, including volunteer programs, art (all mediums), music, business skills, personal finance, etc. are need to assist our participants to improve their skills sets. UCP welcomes volunteer’s creativity in designing and teaching new class offerings.
Hours Required: Varies per event
Visiting Friend
Volunteers are needed to visit with participants and help with lunch or snacks, assist with mobility, provide companionship and assist with community outings.
Hours Required: Varies per event
We look forward to having you on the UCP Volunteer Team!
Click on link below to view or download:Adult Volunteer Application >
