Fall 2023 Volunteer Sign-Up

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 28th, 2023

QUESTIONS: Contact Abbie Hair, Volunteer Manager, at [email protected]

RESTRICTIONS: Some programs are limited to volunteers by age or experience with YC.  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY when registering.

PROGRAM LOCATIONS: Remember you are responsible for your own transportation to and from programs, so please be mindful of where a program is located when signing up.

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE: By completing the online form you are simply indicating which programs you’d like to help with, but YC will assign you based on our need for volunteers at each activity.  YC will send your OFFICIAL SCHEDULE via email after the registration deadline/before programs begin for the season.

IMPORTANT!!!

You will need to complete an updated Volunteer Medical Form HERE and Liability Release HERE.

The liability release needs to be completed once a year. Please check the box below in relation to if anything has changed since you last filled out a medical form.

F23 Calendar Updates

FALL 2023 VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
CONTACT INFORMATION
List the cell number where you'd like to receive REMINDER TEXTS
You can click the link at the top of this page to fill out a Volunteer Medical Form.
If yes, please re-submit a new medical form. You can find the medical form above in the instructions.
Please list any volunteer(s) you'd like to be scheduled with for programs. We'll do our best to schedule you together if possible. Include their first AND last names, please.
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Youth Challenge receives substantial funding from foundations and community partners that often require certain demographic and income data to ensure that their grantees meet requirements set forth in specific funding guidelines. If you are comfortable doing so, please complete the following section which includes questions relating to household income, education, and race/ethnicity (“I prefer NOT to answer” is an option.)
Information provided will NOT be shared.

If parents have different levels, indicate the higher one
Combined income from both parents
PROGRAM SIGN-UP

Programs below are divided by day of the week. Please make note of times and locations when signing up for activities.

We will do our best to assign everyone to as many programs as possible but with limited space at each program you may not get every program you mark down. Think of the following as your volunteer “application” and we will assign you where we can use you.

MONDAYS
4-5:30pm @ Wickliffe Lanes (EAST)
TUESDAYS
4-5:30pm @ Cahoon Creek Disc Golf, Bay Village (WEST)
4-5:30pm @ Huntington Res., Bay Village (WEST)
5:30-7pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST) ***For older participants ages 18-25. Volunteers MUST be at least 18 years old in order to help.*** Volunteers are encouraged to attend the Camping Trip along with these sessions though they do not have to.
4-5:30pm @ Emerald Necklace Marina, Rocky River (WEST)
4-6pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST) ***Must be able to attend a majority of the Dance & Drama Rehearsals building up to the Holiday Show. Expected to be able to attend the Holiday Show on Saturday, December 16th*** This is a unique program at YC. Each program builds off of the previous one to prepare volunteers and participants for the big Holiday Show at the Near West Theatre. All families are encouraged to attend this special show.
6-7:30pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST) ***For older participants ages 25+. Volunteers MUST be at least 18 years old in order to help***
WEDNESDAYS
4-5:30pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST) We encourage you to attend the YC Super bowl Showdown on October 7th if you are able to
4-5:30pm @ South Central Park, N. Ridgeville (WEST)
4-5:30pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST)
4-5:30pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST)
THURSDAYS
4-5:30pm @ Hanna Perkins, Shaker Heights (EAST) We encourage you to attend the YC Super bowl Showdown on October 7th if you are able to
6-8pm @ Baldwin Wallace University For older participants ages 16-25+. The film we will be watching is rated PG-13. Volunteers MUST be at least 16 years old in order to attend. Families are welcome to join as well.
4-5:30pm @ Highland Heights Community Park (EAST)
4-5:30pm @ Urban Community School, Cleveland (CENTRAL)
4-5:30pm @ Hanna Perkins, Shaker Heights (EAST)
5:30-6:45pm @ Lakewood Park (WEST) ***For older participants ages 25+. Volunteers MUST be at least 18 years old in order to help***
5:30-7pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST) ***For older participants ages 25+. Volunteers MUST be at least 18 years old in order to help*** Expected to be able to attend the Holiday Show on Saturday, December 16th along with these rehearsals.
FRIDAYS
5-6:30pm @ Schwartz Road Park, Avon (WEST) Paralympic Program for YC Athletes. We prefer that you be able to come to at least HALF of the practices. We encourage you to attend the YC Soccer Showdown on October 21st.
4:30-6pm @ Forest Hill Park, Cleveland Heights (EAST) Paralympic Program for YC Athletes. We prefer that you be able to come to at least HALF of the practices. We encourage you to attend the YC Soccer Showdown on October 21st.
4-7pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST)
4-5:30pm @ Varying Locations (WEST)
WEEKENDS
11am-2pm @ Preston's H.O.P.E., Beachwood (EAST) For our younger participants ages 4-10. Preference will go to our older volunteers with more experience to work with these little ones.
2 hour time slots (It’s from 10am-5pm) @ Front Street in the heart of Berea. Volunteers will receive more information about this event later. You are able to be flexible with the time slot you sign up for. Note: you will NOT be working with a YC participant on this day if you decide to volunteer. There is help needed with check-in, the kids creation table, and more.
10am-12pm @ Public Square, Cleveland We would really like to have a big Volunteer and Volunteer Family Presence at this March for Access organized by the Northeast Ohio Coalition of Disability Organizations. Volunteers must be 16 and older to attend OR can attend with a guardian/family attending the March.
11am @ Look About Lodge, South Chagrin Res. *Pickup from YC at 11am Sunday, October 1st. For older participants ages 18-25. Volunteers MUST be at least 18 years old in order to help.
10am-12:30pm @ St. Mary's Church, Berea (SOUTH) Volunteers MUST have participated in a Football program on the West or East side to attend.
10am-12pm @ St. Mary's Church, Berea (SOUTH) Volunteers MUST have participated in a Soccer program on the West or East side to attend.
11am-2pm @ YC, Westlake (WEST) For our younger participants ages 4-10. Preference will go to our older volunteers with more experience to work with these little ones.
2pm @ Near West Theatre *Volunteers must sign up for a majority of the Dance & Drama programs along with the Holiday Show* We would really like to have a big Volunteer Family Presence at this special event. We will be recognizing YC Volunteers at the end of this show too!
2pm @ Near West Theatre. Join us to watch the cast of the Holiday Show in our annual Holiday Show at the Near West Theatre. Volunteers and families are welcome! We will take time to celebrate our WOO-nderful volunteers during this show, so please consider being there to support your kids!
OTHER
Volunteer Committee is made up of a group of young leaders that meet about once every 2-3 weeks to plan programs and fundraisers for YC. Volunteers MUST be in high school and must have given 25 hours of service or more to YC to apply.
NOTES

That’s it! Pretty painless, right? Once you hit SUBMIT, a confirmation email will be sent to you recapping the programs you just marked down.

NOTE: THAT EMAIL IS NOT IS NOT YOUR OFFICIAL SCHEDULE!

After the registration deadline, we will assign volunteers to programs based on our need for help at each activity and the number of other volunteers who have requested those days. You will receive your OFFICIAL SCHEDULE via e-mail before programs begin for the season.

Please let us know if you have any questions at (440) 892-1001. THANK YOU!

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