RISE is able to successfully meet its mission because of the contribution and support of our volunteers. RISE welcomes volunteers and has many different opportunities to volunteer.

CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at RISE Center! Volunteers at RISE work one-to-one with children in one of our six classrooms. Classroom volunteers are members of the community and university students who are interested in working directly with children in the classrooms.

Perspective volunteers should complete the following in order:
1. Classroom Volunteer Form.
2. Once the application is received, the perspective volunteer will receive an email link to sign up for volunteer orientation. In order to ensure the safety of our children and their families, all RISE volunteers are required to participate in a Volunteer Orientation before working in the classrooms. Volunteer orientation sessions last approximately 45 minutes and include a tour of RISE Center and information specific to each classroom’s guidelines and procedures.
​3. Following orientation, volunteers will sign up for placement. Volunteer placements are impacted by the available spots in each classroom. Please note classroom volunteers are able to volunteer Monday through Friday during the times of 8am-2:30pm. Volunteers are asked to commit to completing at least 30 hours. Please email Bailey Chambers at gbchambers@ches.ua.edu with questions or for further information. We look forward to receiving your volunteer application and thank you in advance for helping our children shine!
Other opportunities to volunteer at RISE’s numerous fundraising events or for after school projects (one hour) are available. To be added to this email distribution list please contact Mary Campbell at mcampbell@ches.ua.edu. These opportunities are made available to possible volunteers as the need arises. An email is sent to all interested persons and sign up is conducted on a first come-first served basis.

COMMUNITY SERVICE (GROUPS)

RISE welcomes all groups who wish to help support our mission through community service projects. If you have a group of individuals who would like to complete a community service project at the RISE Center, please click here to provide some additional details about your group and the type of project you would like to complete. We look forward to hosting your volunteer group. Thank you for your interest in helping the RISE children meet their potential.

SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

The Teen Volunteer Program has been an integral part of RISE Center for over 22 years, and we are so thankful for the dedication of the RISE teenage volunteers each summer. If you are interested in participating in the summer of 2021, please complete the below application and return to gbchambers@ches.ua.edu. Additional information regarding the teen volunteer program is listed below.
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Thank you for your interest in becoming at Teen Volunteer at RISE Center during the summer. Teen volunteers are high school students ages 14 and up who are interested in volunteering in one of the RISE classrooms one or three mornings per week during the summer session. Volunteer hours are available Monday through Friday from 8 am – 12:00 noon. Individuals interested in the summer program are to complete the application below and mail or email the completed application to Bailey Chambers (gbchambers@ches.ua.edu). Before volunteering, all teen volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation. The date/s for orientation will be emailed or mailed to interested volunteers at a later date. Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with RISE Center, and we look forward to seeing you this summer.

EVENT VOLUNTEERS

Individuals interested in helping RISE with specific fundraising events that help support our mission.

RISE is able to successfully meet its mission because of the contribution and support of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for one of our fundraisers please click here or on the link below to provide us with your information and we will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you for your interest in helping support the children of RISE.