WELCOME to Sub for Santa

This orientation is to provide you with the necessary information in applying and

submitting an application for the Sub for Santa program. You must complete the

quiz at the end of this orientation—your application will not be processed if you

have not completed the quiz.

Where to Find an Application

Online at www.uvu.edu/volunteer. Print it out and fill out all the fields

Paper Forms:SC105 Front DeskInstitute Front DeskTurning Point Front DeskWee Care Center Front Desk

A Few Reminders Applications are due November 7th by 4:30 p.m. Applications

will not be accepted after the deadline Any student taking 6 credits, faculty, or staff may apply. Children have to be 18 months to 14 years old Picture ID or verification of your children’s names are required

when submitting an application to the Volunteer & Service learning Center at SC 105.

Please remember you can only fill out applications for the children you have custody of (no grandchildren, relatives, or friends).

Double Dipping

Sub for Santa Utah County will cross check names with other organizations. If you “double-dip” and are receiving help from another program (school, church, etc.), we will not help you. We want to make sure the most number of people are helped this season.

When You are Done with Your Application…

Take it to SC 105 with your:UVU Student IDBirth Certificate or ID for each child

The Importance of Saying “Thank You!” to Your

SponsorSome Ideas:

Write a thank you note. Have your children draw a picture or letter for “Santa” and give

to your sponsor when gifts are delivered. If you are comfortable with it, give a picture of your children to

the sponsor. Bake a special treat to give them. Smile, say “thank you” and really mean it.

Gift IdeasBOOKS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-4If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffee NumeroffChicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill MartinThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AGES 5The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack KeatsIf You Take a Mouse to School by Laura NumeroffI Like Me! by Nancy Carlson

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-7Amelia Bedilia by Peggy ParishThe Giving Tree & other books by Shel SilversteinSylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-9Freckle Juice & other books by Judy BlumeCharlie and the Chocolate Factory & other books by Roald DahlThe Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AGES 10-11The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettHarriet the Spy by Louise FitzughThe Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

BOOKS FOR ADOLESCENTS & TEENAGERSTwilight Series by Stephanie Meyer

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony SnicketEragon by Christopher Paolini

BIRTH TO AGE 3* Dolls & Doll Clothes * Trucks * Activity Books *Pretend Play Toys (farms, strollers, vacuums) * Interactive Toys * Character Books & Toys * Teething Toys AGES 4-7* Barbie Dolls & Accessories * Action Figures * Art or Craft Projects * Sport Balls * LEGOS * Bath Toys * Character Books & Toys * Pretend Play & Dress-Up Items * Cars * Building Toys * Board Games * Trains, Trucks, Princesses

AGES 8-11* Barbie or Bratz Dolls & Accessories * Action Figures * Remote Control Toys * Sport Balls or Equipment * Board Games * Art or Craft Projects * Educational Toys * Interactive Toys * Polly Pocket * High School Musical

AGES 12-17* Jewelry * CDs * Board Games * Sports Equipment * Make-up * Cologne or Perfume * Posters * Scented Candles * Art or Craft Projects * Shoes * Gloves, Scarves & Hats * DVDs/Videos * Room Decorations

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie GerthGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownThe Very Busy Spider & other books by Eric Carle

 

More resources

Food Assistance/Asistencia con comida

-Department of Workforce Services

(food stamps/estampillas de comida): 801-342-2600 Community Action Food Bank (food boxes/cajas de comida): 801-373-8200 Food and Care Coalition (hot meals/comida preparada): 801-373-1825 Utah State University Extension (menu planning/planificación de los menús):

801-370-8460 UVU Food Pantry

-Must be taking 6 or more credits as student. Faculty and staff may also use.

-Bring UVU ID

FREE TAX HELP!

The VITA program (Volunteer Tax Income Assistance) offers free tax preparation for low-income individuals or families living in Utah County.

If you’d like a VITA staff to contact you for an appointment, fill out your information on this sheet.

Use YOUR Library Do you know where your local library is?

What are the benefits of using your local library?

Library cards are a great gift for your kids. (This makes a great Christmas gift!)

Library Cards for Children The parent or guardian must have a card first. To get one you need to

bring in proof of residency and a photo I.D. and then fill out a small application.

The library will add your child’s name onto your account and give you a separate card for your child.

Your child must be at least 5 years old to have their own card.

Exceptions

American Fork Library – The child can get a card without the parent/guardian having a card.

Pleasant Grove Library – Child must be 6 years or

older.

Payson Library – Child must be 8 years or older.

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a great Christmas.

Low Cost Gift Ideas

Give the gift of warmth: Put hot

chocolate packets into a cool mug with a candy cane to stir.

Wrap it into cellophane and tie it closed with a

ribbon.

Compile a history by gathering cool stories, historical accounts and

photographs from grandparents, ancestors

and other cherished family memories.

101 reasons (or less if you want) why I love you. Take 101

kisses and attach 101 reasons why you love

the person. 

Make a picture frame by using a cereal box or any other cardboard, cut it into a square with a square

center removed. Cover it with your favorite paper or fabric and put a

picture behind it.

The Next StepsComplete the quiz hereFill out an applicationYou will hear in mid-November if

you have been chosen for the Sub for Santa program

Link for quiz: https://orgsync.com/50207/forms/60068