Job Description: Give children a great role model. Be a part of a team of volunteers to work with children from a variety of family situations in a structured setting. Help create a fun and safe environment for children to build healthy relationships and explore ideas and feelings about themselves through play and activities.
Hours and Duration: Specific hours scheduled by with volunteer and Kids’ Program Manager. Usually two hour shifts every other week with a commitment of three months. Kids’ Program occurs Monday/Thursday 6pm-8pm, and last Sunday of the month 6pm-8pm.
Major Responsibilities:
- Be an example of caring interaction and respect as you provide quality supervision. Bringing all disciplinary needs to staff attention.
- Acknowledge their strengths, talents and gifts and encourage them to find ways to use them.
- Respond to children’s needs and take time, if possible, for individual interaction.
- Be an active listener and offer support utilizing training offered by staff.
Desired Qualifications:
The Kids Program Volunteer will be at least 16 years of age and enjoy spending time with children ages newborn to seven years old. Other necessary qualities and skills include:
- A general desire to have fun and work with children. A desire to build a one-on-one relationship with a child and participate in a variety of activities.
- Willingness to work with children who have come from hard places and may have developmental problems and/or behavioral challenges.
- Tolerance and openness to different world views and sensitivity to other cultures and languages.
- Satisfactory criminal background.
