U-FIT University of Utah
Description:
U-FIT is a special physical activity program for children with disabilities ages 3 through 18, their siblings, and their parents. Each semester approximately 140 children with a variety of disabilities participate on Friday nights and work 1:1 with university students in either swimming, dance, art, or physical activities in the gym. Parents can use this time as respite or can stay and socialize with other parents, take part in informational workshops, or exercise in a parent fitness program. The fitness classes provided include spin, zumba, and hip hop.<br /><br />Website: <a href="https://health.utah.edu/health-kinesiology/u-fit">U-FIT - U of U College of Health | College of Health (utah.edu)</a>
As a Volunteer, You Will-
Volunteer responsibilities require working 1:1 with the participants and helping each child work on basic motor, sport, swimming, and social skills. U-FIT takes place on 7-8 Friday nights each academic semester (NOT summers) from 6-8 p.m. Volunteers must be 18 years old. A background check, training, and orientation are required. Volunteers should plan to commit to an entire semester.
Minimum Age Requirement:
18+
Service Year Main Service Site:
Recommended Main Service Site
Category:
Disability
Used as a Main Service Site by a Service Year Volunteer:
Website:
Location:
250 South 1850 E Room 241
Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
Salt Lake
Contact:
Markell McCubbin
Phone:
Email:
Last Updated:
August 31, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM