HOW DO I SIGN UP?

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UM Student Fingerprinting Procedure 

Free of Charge if the Volunteer Does 3 or More Shifts

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   1.  Send Peggy Schmidt, 5210 Let’s Move! Missoula, an email to let her know you’d like to volunteer for Midday Move.  Her email:          mschmidt@missoulacounty.us.  She’ll forward your email to Melina D with Missoula County Human Resources.

   2.  Melina sends directions to fill out a form and lets you know to head over to her office, Missoula County Human Resources, at 223     W Alder, to pick up special Missoula County fingerprint cards (so we can pay for your fingerprinting).  They’re open 8-5, M-F.  The free Route 1 Mountain Line bus travels from UM to downtown every 15 minutes. The Transfer Center is 2 blocks away from Melina’s office. Let Melina know if you want to get fingerprinted at Campus Police or the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, 2415 Mullan Road.

   3.     Have your fingerprints taken at Campus Police OR Missoula Co. Sheriff’s.

   4.     In person, bring your 2 completed fingerprint cards and the completed DOJ Authorization form that Melina sent to:  Melina D, Missoula County HR office, 223 West Alder Street, Missoula. 

   5.     Background checks can take up to 2-4 weeks to get certified.  Peggy will let you know when you’re all set to volunteer. 

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Fingerprinting Procedure for Non-UM Students

Free of Charge if the Volunteer Does 3 or More Shifts

 

1. Send Peggy Schmidt, 5210 Let’s Move! Missoula, an email to let her know you’d like to volunteer for Midday Move. Her email:  mschmidt@missoulacounty.us.  She’ll forward your email to Melina D. with Missoula County Human Resources.

2. Melina sends directions on how to set up an appointment with the sheriff’s department and attaches an authorization form for you to fill out.  Melina’s email address:  mdavis@missoulacounty.us.  She’ll also send a voucher that will pay for the process. 

3. In person, bring your 2 completed fingerprint cards and the completed DOJ Authorization form that Melina sent to:  Melina D., Missoula County HR office, 223 West Alder Street, Missoula.  They’re open from 8-5, M-F.  The Mountain Line Transfer Center is 2 blocks away from Melina’s office. 

4. Background checks can take up to 2-4 weeks to get certified.  Peggy will let you know you’re all set to volunteer. 

 

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THESE STEPS—we appreciate you!

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MIDDAY MOVE FAQs

 

Will I get a $10 gift card as a thank-you? Yes, if you do 3 or more shifts! They’re from Downtown Missoula Partnership and can be used at over 200 businesses in Missoula. Volunteers get a snazzy 5-2-1-0 neck buff to keep, too.

 

Do I have to sign up for 3 or more shifts? We ask that you commit to 3 or more shifts if you'd like us to pay for your fingerprinting/fingerprint certification. 

 

Do I have to sign in at the office every time? YES! Please sign in at the front office of the school every time you volunteer.

 

What training is available to Midday Move volunteers? We have an 8-minute training video for you to watch. We have additional, optional training materials for those who sign up for more than 3 shifts.

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Will I have to handle discipline? No, because both the regular playground duty aides and a volunteer supervisor will be there with you on the playground. The training video gives ideas for how to work with kids and manage minor issues that may come up.

 

Does recess get cancelled in case of inclement weather or smoky skies? Yes. Recess will be moved indoors in case of severe weather or high levels of smoke in the air. Midday Move usually still happens on those days, in the gym.

 

Is there special equipment for the Midday Move program? Your volunteer supervisor may have a set of Midday Move playground toys.

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Is the playground ADA Accessible? Yes. The playgrounds are ADA accessible and mostly flat. Part of each playground is paved.

 

Who are the partners who work together to provide Midday Move? United Way of Missoula County, Missoula Parks and Recreation, the Missoula Family YMCA, Missoula County Public Schools and 5210 Let’s Move! Missoula, an initiative of Missoula Public Health.

 

Who funds Midday Move? Run Wild Missoula, Alpine Physical Therapy, Missoula Scheels, United Way of Missoula County, Missoula Bone and Joint, Mountain Kids Pediatrics and 3 Rivers Pediatric Dentistry.

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