Volunteer in Respite for children with special needs- Friday and Saturday nights

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.