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Join Ascenda as a Volunteer

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Ascenda thrives thanks to the dedication of volunteers who believe in the power of education, connection, and community. As a regular volunteer, you will support our mission by helping create a safe, enriching, and welcoming environment for all families.

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Why Volunteer at Ascenda?

Volunteering at Ascenda means making a meaningful impact. Your involvement directly supports our students, families, and programs. Whether you assist in academic activities or help keep our center running smoothly, your time contributes to real transformation.

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→ Important Information

All volunteers must be age 15 or older; some volunteer opportunities have higher age minimums

  • We do not accept volunteers who have been charged with offense which reflect potential danger to the employees, office or property of Ascenda or to the people we support

  • All volunteers age 17 and older must allow The Arc to perform a background check (excludes those who volunteer with Children & Youth Services)

  • All volunteers age 18 and older volunteer in Children & Youth Services division and/or volunteers who will have contact with adults supported by Ascenda without staff present must complete and submit a CJIS Fingerprint Application

  • Volunteers completing court-ordered service may be accepted, but only for specially-identified opportunities

→ Volunteer Agreement

I certify the responses herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Understanding that Ascenda Foundation has a real need for my services as a volunteer, I agree to:

  • Conduct myself with dignity and courtesy at all times in order to uphold the good reputation of Ascenda

  • Work together with others in a kind, cooperative manner

  • Treat all information about people receiving supports as confidential

  • Be dependable in punctuality, attendance and performance of duties

  • Follow all guidelines in the Volunteer Handbook (including revised editions)

  • Complete all required orientation and training courses and provide completed copies of all required forms

  • Make sure I understand my assigned duties

I understand Ascenda may ask me to stop providing volunteer services at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. I understand I have no employment relationship with Ascenda, I do not expect to receive any offer of employment as a result of my volunteer activities, and I will receive no financial reimbursement for services provided to Ascenda.