Help Us Prepare Diaper Bundles for Babies in Crisis in Central Virginia!

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The Urban Baby beginnings is looking for volunteers to prepare baby essentials for distribution to babies in need in Central Virginia. Currently, the baby essentials pantry distributes approximately 3,000 each week, and we need your help to wrap our diaper donations so that they can be easily accessed and given to those in need.

Volunteer hours are flexible on Wednesday's. We ask that volunteers email us at p.bradley@urbanbabybeginnings.org each time they plan on attending so that we can prepare accordingly. You do not need to commit to every occurrence. Helping out once or twice makes a huge difference!

Thank you for sharing the love to families in need at UBB!!!

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

Mornings at the UBB Hub

• Arrive on time to start shift.

• Prepare the hub by setting up the reception area, tea, coffee and water in the lounge.

• Spot checking the hub, restocking paper supplies, tidying up before members arrive.

• Assist in setting up for events of the day.

• Greet attendees as they enter and welcoming them to UBB and discuss how the hub works.

• Ensure each attendee has signed in and provided registration information.

• Give new attendees a tour of the hub including the lounge, bathrooms, storage for personal items and event space.

• Support donation drop-off, pantry pick up and organization.

Afternoons at the UBB Hub

• Arrive on time to relieve prior volunteer.

• Support donation drop-off, pantry pick up and organization.

• Check bathrooms and tidy or restock as needed.

• Assist in breaking down from events of the day.

• Sweep/mop/vacuum hub floors and reset the space.

• Wash cups/teapot and leave to dry.

• Close reception area

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:

• Ability to perform clerical tasks while maintaining a personable nature.

• Good interpersonal and written communication

• Active listening skills, attention to detail and disposition for customer service

• Problem solving, flexibility and teamwork.

Time Commitment:

Team up with UBB staff to support hub efforts for morning shift 9am-12:30pm or afternoon shift 12:30pm-5pm. We ask that volunteers commit to a specific day/time shift for a full month if possible. By doing this it allows consistency in the space and helps staff maintain focus on mission objectives.

Choose to serve in the hub that is most convenient for you: Newport News, Norfolk, Petersburg or Richmond

Other Information:

• Bring any documentation needed for hours verification.
• Wear business casual clothing or scrubs
• There is plenty of parking in the lot. Building is handicap accessible.

First time volunteering with UBB?

Complete the Urban Baby Beginnings Volunteer Application and orientation registration here: https://hipaa.jotform.com/230245074884155. UBB requires all volunteers attend a 2-hour training session before beginning to serve the community.

Returning Volunteer?

Those who have completed volunteer orientation may select shifts here: https://form.jotform.com/230527721549155

Any questions about training, scheduling, and volunteer opportunities can be directed to the Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteers@urbanbabybeginnings.org.