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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
About Us: Pinwheel Place, established in 2019, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing free, licensed emergency and respite childcare to families in need throughout New Jersey. Our services encompass emergency care during hospital stays, respite care for those needing a natural break, childcare for job interviews and court appointments, and essential support including diapers, clothes, and baby supplies. Operated as a crisis nursery, we offer 24/7 support within a confidential, judgment-free environment staffed by dedicated employees and volunteers. Our Mission: At Pinwheel Place, we aim to alleviate parental stress and reduce childhood trauma by fostering safe and healthy environments for children under six. By providing essential support to families, we prevent financial crises and offer a caring relationship to children who have experienced trauma. To continue to do this extremely valuable work, Pinwheel Place is in need of volunteers interested specifically in fundraising and event planning and execution. Duties would include the following: Responsibilities: Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure financial support for Pinwheel Place's programs and initiatives. Organize and coordinate fundraising events, leveraging community resources and partnerships to maximize participation and donations. Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and supporters to maintain ongoing support and engagement. Collaborate with the team to create compelling campaigns and materials that effectively communicate Pinwheel Place's mission and impact. Qualifications: Previous experience in fundraising, event planning, or related fields preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Highly organized with excellent project management abilities. Passionate about supporting families and preventing childhood trauma. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Together, we can create a safer, healthier community for all. Apply today to become our Volunteer Leader for Fundraising and Event Planning!
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
Is getting your hands covered in slime not really your thing but you still want to help children just not work directly with them? Then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity. Help us with things like writing thank-you notes to all our amazing supporters, answering and directing phone calls, maintaining contact lists, filing and helping to write emails and letters. Requirements Must be 18 years or older, good communication skills, have some computer skills How to become anoffice volunteer Send us an email at qsimmons@pinwheelplace.org Fill out our google form application that we will send to you! Come for an interview Use Verified Volunteers to complete a background check (we will send you the link ). It cost about 30.00 dollars however, we are willing to work with you on the payment if you can’t afford this. We don’t want money to be the reason you can’t help children in crisis. We will give you a fingerprint form at the interview and you will go to get fingerprinted by going to this website https://nj.ibtfingerprint.com and then choosing the fingerprint technician that is nearest you
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
Do you enjoy talking to others and meeting new people? If so we have an opportunity to harness those skills for good! Support Pinwheel places work on a local level by working to raise awareness to the community of our services. Assist with organizing community events and outreach at community events and fundraising events. Explore innovative solutions to improve engagement between Pinwheel Place and the local community and potential supporters Requirements Able to offer at least two hours a week Clear verbal written communications skills A confident friendly approach and eagerness to learn Understanding of the issues that affect the children and our families Must be 21 years or over How to become a volunteer Send us an email at qsimmons@pinwheelplace.org Fill out our google form application that we will send to you! Come for an interview Use Verified Volunteers to complete a background check (we will send you the link ). It cost about 30.00 dollars however, we are willing to work with you on the payment if you can’t afford this. We don’t want money to be the reason you can’t help children in crisis. We will give you a fingerprint form at the interview and you will go to get fingerprinted by going to this website https://nj.ibtfingerprint.com and then choosing the fingerprint technician that is nearest you
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
Pinwheel Place in Eatontown NJ is looking for fun-loving and compassionate volunteers to work with the children in our home! A childcare volunteer is someone who gives a few hours of their time on a weekly basis. They engage with the children by playing fun age-appropriate games, planning activities, holding, feeding or even on occasion taking the children on outings with staff. Requirements Must be 18 years or older A knowledge that this is not your average daycare or school setting. We may have 7 kids or 1 kid on any given day. The children in our care may have been through some tough situations and are in need of patience, love and care. We believe in a trauma-informed approach to dealing with destructive behaviors. Instead of asking what’s wrong with them shift your thinking to what happened to them. Patience and understanding are vital for this role. How to become a childcare volunteer Send us an email at qsimmons@pinwheelplace.org Fill out our google form application that we will send to you! Come for an Interview Use Verified Volunteers to complete a background check (we will send you the link ). It cost about 30.00 dollars however, we are willing to work with you on the payment if you can’t afford this. We don’t want money to be the reason you can’t help children in crisis. We will give you a fingerprint form at the interview and you will go to get fingerprinted by going to this website https://nj.ibtfingerprint.com and then choosing the fingerprint technician that is nearest you. You will have a small basic training and a day of shadowing. Have fun making a difference in a child life!
Date Posted: 2024-03-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
Are you looking for a unique leadership opportunity? Have you been yearning to put your talent in strategic thinking, financial forecasting, organization behavior, project management or policy advocacy in the service of a great cause? Well, look no further! If you are committed to keeping children safe and parenting nurturing, we are looking for you! Pinwheel Place, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Monmouth County, NJ is looking for leaders like you to join our board of directors. Our volunteer board is the strategic heart of our organization, ensuring that in our work for children, we deliver real results, respond to changes in our community and always deliver the highest ethical standards to be worthy of our public support. If you are one or more of the following, we’d like to talk to you: * Energetic and entrepreneurial business people, who are not already overextended with other commitments, eager to put their enthusiasm for changing the world to work for our children. * Community leaders and philanthropists willing to engage their peers to prevent child abuse and neglect. * Astute governmental advocates who can assist in navigating the political landscape of policy development, funding and legislation. * Leaders at our partner agencies -- parenting, education, criminal justice, child and youth services -- interested in building strong programs with us. * Health care professionals - pediatricians, public health, health associations - dedicated to helping children grow up free from abuse and neglect. * Scholars/academics who want to put their expertise in child development, physical and mental health promotion, children, youth and families to work in the community. * Parents/grandparents and others who have a demonstrated talent, joy and energy in chairing successful fundraising events and promotions. * Community member that builds connections within their community If you hold yourself to high expectations, then you’ll find board service very rewarding. We are looking for folks who will: * Attend 75% of all board meetings * Advocate for our needs in the community and among your colleagues and peers * Be always curious to learn more about the field of child abuse prevention as well as * nonprofit governance * Make a personal, charitable contribution to Pinwheel Place to the best of their ability or help facilitate other donations or channels of fundraising If you are interested in being considered for our board, please contact Lynn Hawkins at lhawkins@pinwheelplace.org.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
