U-FIT University of Utah
U-FIT University of Utah
Lauren Schriner
383 Colorow Drive, Room 392 Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
308-293-4751
ufitprogram@gmail.com
health.utah.edu/health-kinesiology/u-fit
Lauren Schriner
383 Colorow Drive, Room 392 Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
308-293-4751
ufitprogram@gmail.com
health.utah.edu/health-kinesiology/u-fit
Category: Disability
County: Salt Lake Valley
Minimum Age Requirement: 18
ACCEPTING VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERS ONLY (last updated 9/23/20). Contact Lauren for more information. U-FIT is a special physical activity program for children with disabilities ages 3 through 18, their siblings, and their parents. Each semester approximately 140 children with a variety of disabilities participate on Friday nights and work 1:1 with university students in either swimming, dance, art, or physical activities in the gym. Parents can use this time as respite or can stay and socialize with other parents, take part in informational workshops, or exercise in a parent fitness program. The fitness classes provided include spin, zumba, and hip hop.
Volunteer responsibilities require working 1:1 with the participants and helping each child work on basic motor, sport, swimming, and social skills. U-FIT takes place on 7-8 Friday nights each academic semester (NOT summers) from 6-8 p.m. Volunteers must be 18 years old. A background check, training, and orientation are required. Volunteers should plan to commit to an entire semester.
I stayed with the same child for the whole semester and formed a bond with that child and family. It was very fun and rewarding to watch the kids learn new skills and advance in the goals we set for them at the beginning of the semester. - Shelly Thacker, Centerville, Utah
If you are interested in volunteering for the U-FIT Program, please go to our website and fill out the volunteer application on line. We start in mid September for Fall Semester and mid February for Spring Semester. You will then be contacted by the volunteer coordinator.
Age Minimum Requirement: 18
Opportunities
U-FIT needs YOU!
U-FIT needs volunteers on Friday nights from 6-8 pm. Volunteers work one on one with children with disabilities and their siblings in a number of fun physical activities such as swimming, dance, art, and activities in the gym. See the flier for more details.
Reviews
Anonymous
September 25, 2013
September 25, 2013
I have been doing U-Fit for almost three years and love the program! The children are wonderful to work with and so sweet. I have learned so much about helping others, and I always look forward to Friday nights because I get to help a child in need. All of the staff members are super helpful and nice, making the program a great way to serve the community.
October 15, 2015
I have been volunteering with U-FIT for 4 years and have been paired with the same girl the whole time. It is amazing to create such a strong bond with a child with special needs and to see her improve both socially, physically, and mentally through her interaction with a buddy and other children. All of the volunteers there have so much fun with their children and create wonderful friendships.