Volunteer
University Academy relies on families
of students and the community to supplement the time and resources the
faculty and staff devote to educating and shaping well-rounded citizens.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Mentoring
Please consider being a mentor to a
University Academy alum, this is an excellent opportunity to share your
knowledge and resources. To learn more, please contact Sonja Shaffer at Sonja@FriendsofUA.org or 816-561-7602.
Internship Opportunities
Please consider offering
University Academy alumni internship opportunities. Internships provide
our alums with real world experience that is critical for attaining
future job and graduate school opportunities. For more information,
please contact Sonja Shaffer at Sonja@FriendsofUA.org or 816-561-7602.
Donor Opportunities
University Academy Foundation
(previously “Friends of UA”) was established to support special programs and
educational opportunities for University Academy students and alumni, as
well as operate an Alumni Support Program. Additionally, it engages in
other activities that support the mission or vision of University
Academy or that build community support for University Academy.
The University Academy Foundation identifies special programs and educational
opportunities to support. For example, donations have been used to pay
for scholarships for summer study abroad opportunities with the
Experiment in International Living, scholarships for summer
wilderness/leadership courses with the National Outdoor Leadership
School, and several programs that provide books to students for their
home libraries. Additionally, the University Academy Foundation operates a program which
supports alumni of University Academy in their pursuit to achieve their
academic and career goals.
University Academy Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c) 3 organization. Gifts to the University Academy Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.