Welcome to the Juniper Arts Volunteer Hub!

Start your journey here…

Find the Juniper Arts Academy Volunteer Handbook to read all about our organization, the volunteer roles, and policies that are critical to be aware of. Check it out by clicking the button below.

Continue by watching these…

Each volunteer who works with youth will go through a more thorough Trust-Based Relational Intervention® training. Whether you will work with youth or not, check out these videos to get an overview of Juniper’s approach and viewpoint.

Finally, fill out this paperwork!

Juniper Arts Academy requires that all front-facing volunteers complete a background check. You will receive a separate email with that information. In the meantime, sign and submit the forms below to get started!

Need a resource? We got you covered!

Throughout the semester you may need to access different resources to best support the students and yourself.

Please find the appropriate resources to the side of this page. If you cannot find what you need, please reach out to Lisa Paine at lisa@juniperartsacademy.org.

  • Fill out this report when a significant behavior incident occurred that should be internally recorded.

    Click here to access form.

  • To be completed by assigned interns, staff, and teachers. Complete the form HERE.

  • In the case of suspected abuse or neglect, please make a report to DCF by calling 1-800-922-5330

    OR make a digital report by filling out the form HERE

FAQ’s

  • Wear all required t-shirts, nametags, lanyard, etc. as required by your supervisor. Refer the to Volunteer Handbook for the dress code.

  • Your schedule will be communicated to you via email or Slack by your supervisor. Is you are not connected to the Juniper Slack channel, please email Lisa Paine at lisa@juniperartsacademy.org to remedy this issue.

  • Juniper Arts Academy does Trust-Based Relational Intervention approximately three times a year. Juniper leadership will let you know when the next available training is scheduled.

  • If you are interested in learning more about using trauma-informed approaches for working with vulnerable youth, the Kansas Children’s Service League has hundreds of free trainings available! Feel free to create a free account and explore training opportunities HERE.

“Juniper saw me for the talents I have, not the trauma I had.”

— Juniper Student