Kids On The Move

There are four main ways that volunteers can help at Kids On The Move (KOTM). You can see what's currently available and sign up at www.kotm.org/volunteer-portal. Respite Care: Volunteers are paired one to one with a child with special needs (medical or behavioral) to play for an evening and let their parents have a little break from full-time care giving. Play may be reading books, shaping playdough, cooking up an imaginary meals, etc., based on the child's interests. Respite takes place at a KOTM building (Orem, Lehi, Springville, or St. George) on Friday and Saturday nights. A nurse or behavior specialist is there to oversee all of the volunteers and children, so volunteers are never alone or without support. Volunteers must be 16+ years old for Respite. Childcare: While parents are in classes to learn ways to help their special needs child or strengthen their family, volunteers provide childcare in a group setting. Childcare events are usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Volunteers must be 12+ years old (willing to make exceptions- email us with details). Special Events: Throughout the year we host special events or activities and need volunteers to help us pull it off. This includes an annual party for KOTM Alumni, a thank you event for community partners and donors, and The KOTM Run For Autism. Miscellaneous: Volunteers can help with light office work, cleaning the building or toys, yard work, and some limited classroom help in our preschool. Email volunteer@kotm.org to schedule a time. We are happy to make accommodations for families, as appropriate for their age range.

Volunteers can come just one time or as often as they would like. Summer and holiday seasons are harder times to get enough volunteers. If you're available, please come help out and invite a friend! Groups are welcome at KOTM, but we ask that each volunteer sign up individually at our website. We find that volunteers are more likely to show up if they sign up personally than if their group signs them up. Additionally, it eliminates paperwork in the long run and allows us to send them text reminders. Walk-ins are welcome, but if possible, sign up beforehand so we know if we have enough volunteers. If you have questions, you are always welcome to reach out to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@kotm.org or 385-292-5628.

 

Age Minimum Requirement: 12