Ability Tree Arkansas

Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Siloam Springs disability-support organization with trained after-school, Parent's Night Out, young-adult, group, administrative, and maintenance volunteers.

Ability Tree Arkansas supports children, young adults, and families impacted by disability through recreation, education, support, and training. Volunteers generally must be at least 14 and in ninth grade, although ages 12-13 can serve with an accompanying parent or guardian. Adults over 18 complete a background-check authorization; minors receive a parent or guardian waiver. Every volunteer must be approved and attend a mandatory 60-90 minute training before serving.

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Volunteer Planning Details

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Service Area: Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Cause: Health Advocacy Volunteering
Published Roles: 4 roles
Good Fit Signals: GroupsStudents

Common Requirements Mentioned

Be at least 14 and in ninth grade, or age 12-13 with an accompanying parent or guardian
Submit the volunteer application
Complete an adult background check or minor waiver, as applicable
Receive approval
Attend the mandatory 60-90 minute training before serving
Meet the published individual age rule or serve within an approved group
Submit the application and required background check or minor waiver
Receive approval and complete mandatory training

Volunteer Roles & Application Paths

After School Program Volunteer

Support children and staff during Ability Tree's weekday After School program after completing the volunteer approval process.

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 3:15-5:45 p.m., on shifts confirmed through the approved-volunteer list.

Key Requirements:

Be at least 14 and in ninth grade, or age 12-13 with an accompanying parent or guardian
Submit the volunteer application
Complete an adult background check or minor waiver, as applicable
Receive approval
Attend the mandatory 60-90 minute training before serving

Parent's Night Out Volunteer

Help create a safe, engaging Friday-evening program for children and young people while their parents or caregivers receive a break.

Schedule:

Fridays, 5:00-8:45 p.m., when a confirmed Parent's Night Out session needs volunteers.

Key Requirements:

Meet the published individual age rule or serve within an approved group
Submit the application and required background check or minor waiver
Receive approval and complete mandatory training
Register for a confirmed session
Follow program, supervision, and safety guidance

Connections Unlimited Volunteer

Support approved weekday activities for young adults through the R.E.S.T. Center, John Brown University campus, or community-based programming.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., according to current program needs and assigned shifts.

Key Requirements:

Complete the volunteer application
Complete the adult background check or minor waiver that applies
Receive approval
Attend the mandatory 60-90 minute training
Confirm the program location, activity, and shift before serving

Group, Administrative, or Maintenance Volunteer

Coordinate a group service date or ask about current behind-the-scenes work supporting programs, administration, or facility maintenance.

Schedule:

Project-based; groups and individual support volunteers arrange dates with the Arkansas volunteer team.

Key Requirements:

Apply individually or email the group volunteer contact
Confirm the project, group size, ages, supervision, and schedule
Complete every background-check, waiver, approval, and training step assigned
Do not begin an unconfirmed maintenance or administrative project