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SMALL DEEDS ....MAKE BIG DIFFERENCES IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD IN NEED. Become a Busy Bee Volunteer

Want to help babies stay healthy and happy? Help by participating in project-based solutions to improve the health and welfare of Virginia's infants and toddlers because no baby should go hungry or wear reused diapers.

Time Commitment: Flexible, Project Based Activities

A. Volunteer Coordinator -Supervise volunteers for a specific volunteer project. (Open projects: Event planning for 2024, Workshop development for 2024, Activity development for target audiences (pregnant or postpartum women, infants, toddlers).

B. Administrative Assistant - Answer phones, type, develop community contact lists, coordinate transportation for clinic visits, maintain appointments, update Facebook as needed. (i.e., clinic hours, content, pictures) Must have knowledge of women's health. Clinical background is helpful. Volunteer a minimum of 8 hours a week. in Richmond.

C. Doula Volunteer Program Coordinator - Coordinate volunteers to staff 24-hour Doula phone line and Doula support program in Richmond.

"UNLESS SOMEONE LIKE YOU CARES A WHOLE AWFUL LOT, NOTHING IS GOING TO GET BETTER. IT'S NOT" Dr. Seuss

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

Mornings at the UBB Hub

• Arrive on time to start shift.

• Assist in setting up for the meeting 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.

Afternoons at the UBB Hub

• Arrive on time to relieve prior volunteer.

• Assist in breaking down from events of the day.

• Check areas to see if they need to be restocked.

• Sanitize workspaces and reset at the end of the day.

• Wash cups/teapot and leave to dry.

• Close workspace area

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:

• Ability to coordinate and oversee volunteer group/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.