Students


At FC programs and events student volunteers will be paired with a child with special needs. From the first smile you share, both you and your friend will begin developing a friendship through play, learning and programs. You will learn unconditional love and acceptance while developing a friendship with someone you may have overlooked.

As a member of The FC volunteer program you join with hundreds of students who are committed, excited and motivated to learn more and do more for children with special needs. After all, friendship is the greatest gift one can give.

Chances are, if you are volunteering for The Friendship Circle you are already involved in many positive extra curricular activities. Our programs are offered 6 days a week, year-round and your commitment level will be on an individual basis. We encourage you to participate as much as your schedule allows.

Level 1
- Registered as FC Volunteer
- Participation in 1 of the 3 main areas of the organization
- (Friends at Home, School Club, Community Events)

Level 2
- Has logged 25 hours as a Level 1 Student Volunteer
- Regular participation in 2 of the 3 main areas of the organization
- (Friends at Home, School Club, Community Events)

Level 3
- FC Student Volunteer for longer than one year
- Has logged 50 hours as a Level 2 Student Volunteer
- Regular participation in all 3 of the main areas of the organization
- (Friends at Home, School Club, Community Events)
- Completed all 4 basic FC Volunteer Trainings
- (Volunteer Orientation, Being a Friend to Someone with Special Needs, Communicating Without Language, Safety and Awareness)

Level 4
- FC Student Volunteer for longer than 2 years
- Has logged 75 hours as a Level 3 Student Volunteer
- Regular participation in all 3 of the main areas of the organization, for a minimum of 1 year

Level 5
- FC Student Volunteer for longer than 3 years
- Has logged 100 hours as a Level 4 Student Volunteer
- Certified in CPR & First Aid

2012-2013 STUDENT VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES

SEP. 19Volunteer Orientation
OCT. 8Being a Friend to Someone with Special Needs
NOV. 5Communicating Without Language
DEC. 3Safety and Awareness
JAN. 7Volunteer Orientation
FEB. 4Being a Friend to Someone with Special Needs
MAR. 4Communicating Without Language
APR. 8Safety and Awareness
MAY(No training)
JUN. 5, 12, 19Summer Volunteer Training (must attend one of three)
JULY(No training)
AUGUST(No training)

The purpose of the Student Volunteer Trainings is to:

1. Equip FC Volunteers with a foundation of information about The Friendship Circle
2. Give FC Volunteers basic knowledge and tools for being effective friends to individuals with special needs

Trainings are optional. Completion of all 4 basic topics is required for Level 3 Volunteers and higher.