GoBabyGo Volunteer Interest Form

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Overview

HOSA-Future Health Professionals is delighted to be partnering with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), WhyChooseOT, and GoBabyGo for an event at the 2026 ILC.  GoBabyGo partners with organizations to modify children’s electric toy vehicles to be accessible for children with a special need.

Key Contact: Kim Smith – kimsmith1787@gmail.com

Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to work with a team of HOSA members to modify/build a car and/or finish the preparation of the car and work with the recipient and families. All volunteer opportunities take place in the HOSA exhibit hall at the Indiana Convention Center. You will receive email confirmation if selected for this exciting volunteer opportunity.

ASSEMBLE – Tuesday, June 16 –9-50AM – 11:00AM or 11:20AM – 12:30PM

On Tuesday, the cars are
unboxed and assembled following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once built,
batteries will be charged.

9:50 – 11:00 am        Seven teams of 4 each (Total of 28 HOSA
builders)

11:20 – 12:30 am        Eight teams of 4 each (Total of 32 HOSA
builders)

Tuesday Sign Up (CLOSED)

MODIFY – Wednesday, June 17 – 9:00AM – 11:00AM | 11:30AM – 1:30PM | 2:00PM – 4:00PM

On Wednesday, the cars are modified to provide for hand instead of pedal control. Cars will be assigned to a specific child and modifications will fit the needs of the child. HOSA members will be instructed on making the needed modifications.

9:00 – 11:00 am           Five teams of 4 each (Total of 20 student builders)

12:00 am – 2:00 pm   Five teams of 4 each (Total of 20 student builders)

2:00 – 4:00 pm              Five teams of 4 each (Total of 20 student builders)

Wednesday Sign Up (CLOSED)

Thursday, June 18 –9:00 AM – 2:50 PM 

Thursday is DRIVE day! Three children and their families will arrive each hour. The hour will begin with Cole (or his designee) welcoming observers and sharing the purpose of GoBabyGo. After the welcome, a special topic presenter will take the microphone and briefly (4 – 6 minutes) talk to the observers and answer topic-related questions. Meanwhile, the families will be welcomed and presented with the car in private – then given an opportunity to drive the car while observers watch. Once driving is complete, HOSA members will help transport the car to the family vehicle.

Expectations

Participation in this special project is a big responsibility. If you volunteer, you are expected to:

      • Arrive at the GoBabyGo space in the exhibit hall at the scheduled start time and stay for the duration of the project.
      • Actively listen to and follow the instructions from the management team.
      • Work as a collaborative member of your assigned team.
      • Wear casual HOSA attire. (HOSA t-shirt or polo and pants, shoes with rubber soles. No jeans.)
      • Follow all safety protocols and instructions.
      • Interact positively with staff, families and car recipients.

Commitment

Completion of the volunteer interest form below indicates you agree to follow the expectations described above and will be fully available for the entire time indicated. You understand that you will receive a confirmation email by June 10 if you are selected for a team and must respond to confirm your participation.