Serving at UV: Weekly Opportunities

Kids’ Club*Description: Urban Vision’s elementary outreach program to approximately 150 3-year-olds through 5th graders (similar to a VBS / Kids' Church structure)
How: Help Kids’ Club leaders guide children through different interactive activities, build relationships with them, and share God’s love with them. Volunteers may also help run gym activities or the craft room.
When: Fridays, 3:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Age Requirement: 7th grade and above
Commitment: A weekly commitment is preferred and most effective, but not required.

Set on Success (S.O.S.)*Description: Urban Vision's after-school program that helps 87 K-12th graders set their life on success through individualized learning plans
How: Help students with one-on-one reading, computer lab, basic math, homework help, college prep, vocational training, financial literacy, gym, or electives
When: Mondays through Thursdays, 2:15 – 6:00
Age Requirement: High school and above
Commitment: A weekly commitment is most beneficial for both helpers and children. A weekly commitment is required for class leaders.

Providing and serving dinners*
Description: Urban Vision serves dinner during many programs as a part of our commitment to a holistic approach
How: Provide and serve dinners to 50-150 kids (number and ages depend on the program). Menu suggestions and other help are available. Just ask!
When: Mondays through Fridays; times are dependent on which program/day
Age Requirement: 11 years old (supervision required for high school and below) and older
Commitment: Only once is necessary, but most groups provide weekly or monthly

Beacon Christian Learning Center
Description: Urban Vision's new school, set up similarly to a homeschool group, and designed to help strongly motivated students bridge educational gaps caused by learning disabilities and language barriers
How: Help teach lessons or tutor students to provide supplemental help with their assignments
When: Mondays through Fridays, school hours
Age Requirement: 25 years old and older, teaching or tutoring experience preferred
Commitment: a weekly commitment is required

Legacies of Success*

Description: Legacies of Success is a nonprofit organization that provides critical services in North Hill by offering affordable housing in the community to promote ownership and dignity
How: Participate in a variety of work projects such as painting, drywalling, plumbing, etc.
When: work days every Saturday, but open to scheduling other work days
Age Requirement: 18 years old and above (unless supervision is provided)
Commitment: one-time or ongoing projects available

Share your passion* Description: Feel called by God to share your passion with others? Urban Vision is always open to new ideas and starting new programs that meet the needs of our community How: Contact us - we’d love to sit down with you and talk about your idea When: Days and times are flexible Age Requirement: 18 years old and above Commitment: Varies	Serve on a Committee* Description: Urban Vision's Board of Directors leads a variety of committees, such as Fundraising and Maintenance How: Help committee leaders support and implement projects and events When: Days and times are flexible Age Requirement: 21 years and above Commitment: Monthly meetings, and projects in between
Help with our Facility* Description: Between the size of the building, the age of the building, and the amount of kids that go through the building each week, Urban Vision is always in need of significant help How: Help with maintenance (electrical, plumbing, etc.), cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, etc.), and remodeling (painting, drywalling, etc.) When: Days and times are flexible Age Requirement: 18 years old and above (unless supervision is provided) Commitment: one-time or ongoing projects	Office Help* Description: Urban Vision welcomes volunteers who enjoy serving God by helping out in the office How: Help with various administrative projects such as stuffing envelopes and nametags, data entry, and research When: Weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (anytime in this window) Age Requirement: High school and above Commitment: one-time or ongoing projects are available
Prayer* Description: Urban Vision firmly believes in the power of prayer How: Pray for Urban Vision staff, children, volunteers, and community When: Always!	Collecting Receipts* Description: Acme's Community Cashback program donates a percentage of your receipt to Urban Vision How: Collect Acme receipts that say "Community Cashback" on them and turn them in at UV When: Throughout the year