UCP Bailes

Volunteer Orientation

Mission & Vision

Mission

We are the experts for children with special needs. By providing the best support, education and therapy, we offer “hope” to everyone touched

by a disability.

Vision

UCP of Central Florida is a place where barriers are broken and miracles happen. We are creating a community where everyone touched by a

disability can excel, without limitations.

Center Locations

7 Central Florida Campus Locations

LAKE MARY

KISSIMMEE

WINTER GARDEN

UCF AREA

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO AREA

I-4

HWY 50

JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY

PINE HILLS TLA

Who Founded UCP of Central Florida?

• A group of parents of children with Cerebral Palsy founded UCP of Central Florida in 1955.

• These families believed that their children had much potential – and were not willing to give up hope for their children.

Who We Serve

Children with and without disabilities and

their families Infants, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers, and

Young Adults

UCP Program Services

Support, Education, TherapySupport

• Individual & Family Counseling• Education Sessions• Resource Materials• Networking Opportunities• Sibling Workshops• Parent Groups

Therapy• Children from birth to 21 yrs Occupational Physical Speech

Education• Early Headstart – Birth-3 yrs old

• PreK- Birth – 3 yrs old

• VPK - 4-5 yrs old

• Kindergarten - 5-6 yrs old

• Charter School - 1st – 5th

•Transitional Learning Academy (TLA) - Middle - High School

UCP Bailes

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K - 5th

Grade Bailes Cubs

Infant - Pre-K Bailes Bears

Kindergarten – 5th Grade

What is a Charter School?

• Publically funded institution; privately run by an

organization

Ways to Get Involved

CLASSROOM SUPPORT

WISH LIST DRIVE

LUNCH BUDDIES

CIRCLE & STORY TIME

PLAYGROUND & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

SPECIAL EVENTS

AND MUCH MORE!

Dress Code

Classroom Volunteers

Closed toe shoes Comfortable causal khaki pants, shorts, or jeans Shorts should be at thigh length No strapless or sleeveless shirts

Administrative Volunteers

Causal business attire No strapless or sleeveless shirts No short dresses or skirts

Privacy

Respect the students privacy– Maintain confidentiality– Do not use students names in discussions or

reports for classes

Never post any pictures of the children on social media

ADDitions

All volunteers must be ADDitions approved through OCPS

Including volunteers who have been fingerprinted

Here is the ADDitions link: https://

www.ocps.net/es/cr/resources/pages/additions.aspx

Signing In and Out

Sign in as volunteer on the computer at the front desk

Sign out in the computer Fill in UCF volunteer log

– Name– UCF Class– Activities that you are doing in the class (you can

fil in this part on the way out)

What is Required of Me as a Volunteer?

Complete orientation Attain ADDitions approval through OCPS Be dependable – Call the campus if you’re late

or absent Respect confidentiality and act professionally Abide by UCP policies and procedures Wear a volunteer badge and sign in/out daily Have fun!

Why are Volunteers Important to Bailes?

You can help us reach our mission and goals by

offering the highest quality volunteer support to our

team

With your help we will succeed in the support,

advocacy, and service we provide to everyone

touched by a disability

Thank You and Welcome!

Quiz

Here is the link to the volunteer quiz http://bit.ly/BailesQuiz After submitting your quiz, you will be

contacted to set up your volunteer hours