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31 people are interested
Amara Emergency Sanctuary Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: AMARA
Please visit the new page to apply.
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31 people are interested
The Sanctuary provides a calm, nurturing environment for children during one of the most traumatic moments in their lives. These children, ages 0-12, have just been removed from their homes for their own safety by Child Protective Services. The Sanctuary serves up to five children at a time, for up to 72 hours per child, in a homelike environment.
Our Sanctuary volunteers are mature, enthusiastic, caring, and reliable. They interact and engage with children and help provide a stable, nurturing environment.
Together we:
Help children feel safe, well-nurtured, and prepared for their next step into a relative, foster, or foster-adoptive family placement.
Provide trauma informed supportive, compassionate care for children through play, meal preparation, field trips, and assistance with daily living activities.
We’d love for you to join us if:
You are over the age of 21
Have some experience with kids (does not have to be formal work)
Complete the comprehensive training and certification process.
Timeframe and commitment
The Emergency Sanctuary operates 24 hours a day.
Volunteers are asked to volunteer a minimum of 1-2 shifts per month and each shift generally lasts about 6 hours.
We ask volunteers to make a commitment of 12 months due to the length of training involved in this opportunity.
We are looking for volunteers who are able to have a consistent regular schedule, but we also love flexible, reliable volunteers who are available to take on open shifts on an as-needed basis.
Become a volunteer and contact:
Jenn Lee
Volunteer Coordinator
Amara
JennL@amaraparenting.org
Phone/Fax: 206.260.17110
or visit: http://amaraparenting.org/support/volunteer/
More opportunities with AMARA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AMARA
Location:
5907 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98118, US
Mission Statement
Amara is committed to positive long-term outcomes for children and families. We drive systemic change, promote healing, and advance racial and LGBTQIA+ equity by offering programs and services to families engaged in foster care, kinship care, and to adoptees and their families post-adoption.
Description
Since 1921, Amara has been dedicated to meeting the needs of children and families in our community. We partner with people and communities most impacted by our child welfare system to address trauma, build connections, and ultimately ensure all children, adults, and families feel safe and supported, with a commitment to equity every step of the way. Amara believes in the power of families, and we have a vision to transform our child welfare system into a family well-being system. Amara is a nonprofit 501(c)3.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5907 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S.Seattle, WA 98118
DATE POSTED
February 2, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Family Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 six-hour shifts per month for one year.
- Experience workting with kids helpful but not required