UMC Kids Corps

Learning to Give

University Medical Center Volunteer Corps introduces students to the importance of community service and philanthropy. The program gives students a sense of purpose and empowers them to make meaningful contributions to their community by helping children like themselves.

Volunteer Opportunities

Many volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year to fit any schedule, interest or skill level. Students in school clubs and organizations who need to complete Community Service hours should contact the Foundation's Volunteer Coordinator.

How to Join

It’s easy. Take a moment to email us with a description of your issues and interests. As volunteer opportunities arise, a "Call for Volunteers" email alert will be sent to those individuals whose information shows a match describing their interests, tasks at hand, dates, times and type of volunteer assistance needed. When you receive the email, decide if it fits your available time and schedule, just hit "Return" and sign up!

Take a minute to fill out the Kids Corps Form--tell us about the causes you support and the types of things you enjoy doing. Before long, you'll be experiencing the joy of meaningful service.

Benefits of UMC Foundation's Kids Corps

All Kids Corps members are sponsored through the generous donations of Volunteer Corps members and receive the following membership benefits:

· UMC Foundation Kids Corps CORE SKILLS Training

Communication · Consensus Building · Conflict Resolution · Compassion
Members of UMC Kids Corps automatically receive CORE SKILLS Training addressing communication skills, consensus building skills, conflict resolution skills and compassion. Held quarterly, this unique one day intensive training path provides additional tools to improve communication, team building and problem resolution skills designed to empower effective communication and teamwork in every area of life.

· UMCF Volunteer Corps Pin

Awarded after completion of CORE SKILLS training, this pin exemplifies the completion of an important step toward meaningful effective service at home, at work and in your community.

· Discounts at UMC Foundation Virtual Gift Shop

All Kids Corps members will enjoy a 10% discount on UMCF Volunteer Corps clothing, gear and membership items and special disccounts on selected gift items.

· UMCF Kids Corps T-shirt

UMC Kids Corps School Ambassadors

Anyone can join Kids Corps! Additionally, one UMC Kids Corps Ambassador between the ages of 8 and 18 will be selected each year from every school within the El Paso districts. Kids Corps Ambassadors will receive priority scheduling in CORE Skills Training and will serve as key leaders within their school in the roles of volunteer recruiters, disseminating information about upcoming UMC Kids Corps volunteer opportunities.