Volunteering
VolunteersAre you looking to engage and get involved with your community?
At Kids-U volunteers are our most prized possession.
Our volunteers are a vital part of the Kids-U organization.
We appreciate the work and time devoted to our at-risk children by all of our volunteers. We have several volunteer opportunities to choose from
On-Site Tutors
1 day per week or month, from 4 – 6 pm
Tutoring subjects (also includes homework assistance)
- Mondays – math
- Tuesdays – language arts
- Wednesday – reading
Wild for Reading Wednesdays
If you do not have a lot of time, Wild for Reading is the opportunity for you! Stop by on your way home from work and spend 20 minutes reading to a small group of children. Wednesday reading time is 5:40-6:00 pm.
Virtual Volunteering
- Spanish translation of notices and other forms
- Update student database
- Update Salesforce
- Host and maintain website
Evening and Special Events
- Hosting community event
- Cook and serve dinner
- Provide guest speaker
- Provide an activity (bingo, dominoes)
Kids-U Support
- Host a “Get to Know KIDS-U” luncheon
- Volunteer as a board member
- Volunteer on a board committee
- Annual Luncheon Committee
- Governance Committee
- Development/Marketing Committee
- Finance/Audit Committee
Annual Giving Campaigns
- Back-to-School Backpack Campaign
- “Adopt an Angel” Christmas Campaign
Other Volunteer Opportunities
- Maintain computers and network at each site
- General office duties