YPN Iowa
Cause Area
Location
420 6TH ST SE SUITE 260 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
United States
Active Opportunities (4)
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
YPN is seeking individuals who have an imagination and would love to be the sidekick to a young child! We hold prenatal and parenting group meetings on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. year round and provide on-site childcare for children ages 0-5. This opportunity provides flexibility in your schedule. We also welcome and encourage bilingual volunteers as YPN serves Hispanic, African and Afghan families that speak limited to no English. Required hand hygiene at all entrances/exits and between sessions. All volunteers must complete an application, interview, and a background check. All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer on their own or 10-15 to volunteer with their guardian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ6e0O9i34o
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
YPN has a contract with the Iowa Department of Human Services to provide volunteers to preform various different tasks for the department. We are currently in search of individuals that can volunteer their time to help with clerical duties. The duties would include: Purge/Shredding outdated files Filing tasks (includes alphabetizing files) Number of hours per week: 2-3 hours for 1-2 volunteers This opportunity would be performed at the DHS Offices, 1240 26th Ave Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 If you are interested, please reach out to Heike, hwagner@ypniowa.org
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Marion, IA 52302
We are seeking reliable, loving volunteers to assist with childcare while parents attend YPN Love & Logic class. Basic play, ages 0-10. Want to be the sidekick of a child? Then this is your opportunity! Happens at the Marion Public Library on Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:30pm. This is also a great opportunity for retirees, teens, corporate groups, etc.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
Flexible Schedule
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Assists the Moms by: Arriving to Group by 5:00 to help YPN Staff with sign in. Duties will include helping with language barriers to get children signed into childcare. Welcomes participants to the group meeting. Helps participants get signed into the weekly log. Facilitate curriculum received for the week. Requests supporting materials and documents in a timely fashion. Translates handouts or materials as needed Distributes We Care Shop points (can either sign blue point card or pass out paper points) that have been earned by participants. Blue Folder: 20 points Attendance: 20 points All other points should be distributed by a YPN staff member unless stated otherwise. Returns attendance clipboard, facilitator binder, and any other supplies (videos, etc.) to YPN staff. All other duties as assigned. Responsible Work Performance Expectations Attends Group arriving at 5:00 to assist with translation services. Signs into the volunteer log. Wears proper attire that allows you to present yourself as a positive role model. Provides professional written and verbal communications within the agency and community. Practices preventative, safe work habits. Observes all laws, safety mandates, agency expectations, and regulations. Reports all injuries and incidents per agency & program protocol. Mentors new volunteers that may be in training for another facilitation/sub-facilitation role and those fulfilling an observation requirement for school. Support Agency/Program Mission & Values Interacts with youth, families, volunteers, agencies, donors, and all other visitors of YPN in a respectful, strength-based manner. Provides support to services in a culturally competent manner. Proactively contributes to the professional development of self & team. Follows and models the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards as outlined in the YPN Volunteer Handbook along with other standard policies set and provided. Assists with recruitment of families and bilingual volunteers through recommendations to YPN Staff.
Date Posted: 2024-03-22
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Creating a network of support through education and resources, to build confidence and personal accountability for healthy and successful families.
Description
YPNis a nonprofit organization that has been providing early childhood, youth development and prenatal and parenting education and support for over 35 years. Services are provided in Linn, Iowa, Benton and Jones counties in varying degrees and formats.
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