Healthy Start Military Family Resource Center Volunteer

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Description:
SAY San Diego’s (SAY) mission is to partner with youth, adults, families, and communities to reach their full potential. Our vision is opportunity, equity and well-being for all San Diegans. SAY operates over 30 programs to support communities across San Diego County as a civilian based 501(c)3 nonprofit.

One of SAY’s priority focuses include our support of military families. The Healthy Start Military Family Resource Center (HSMFRC) located in the heart of off-base military housing and is seeking a highly-motivated volunteer to assist with our health and wellness programs including weekly playgroups, community garden, family yoga and other educational enrichment activities (summer reading program, crafts, etc).

Time Commitment:

Volunteer role will be open year round. Seeking volunteer to come to our site at least twice a week, with a minimum of 4 hours per week.

4 month minimum commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests to the facility and support incoming calls for individuals seeking resources/supports
• Supporting preparation and logistics of Healthy Start activities (gardening, yoga, playgroups and family friendly events)
• Support childcare by engaging with youth of varying ages by creating activities, art projects, crafts, tutoring reading to youth, etc. to keep youth engaged
• Providing communication to clients/community on upcoming activities through social media platforms
• Assist with data entry logging participant data
• Seek out requested resources for military families when requested
• Organize outreach materials and support outreach when available
• Support center’s pilot initiatives as needed

Other duties as assigned

Experience/Skills:

• High School Graduate
• Experience working with children of all ages, but specific to youth 0 to 5 is a plus
• College students, military spouses, and/or adults welcome
• Welcome Fields of Study may include: Early Child Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or Related Field, but are not required
• Understanding or lived experience working with military families is not a requirement, but a plus
• Computer Literate
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs
• Comfort utilizing Social Media Platforms
• Able to answer phone in professional manner

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be cleared through TB test, drug screening and background check
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must make a commitment to volunteer a minimum of 4 months

Skills/Benefits you can take away from this position:

• Proficiency in the use of social media and Microsoft Office programs
• Experience working with youth of all ages
• Understanding of military culture and community (if not already connected to the military)
• Familiarity of community resources specific to military families
• Exposure to survey data and program evaluation
• Director and staff will onboard volunteer to learn about military culture, resources found within the community and understanding of ecosystem of military and civilian resources for families to connect to when in need; Director and staff will explain and demonstrate effective engagement with different audiences; Director open to new approaches to current program and welcomes creativity.

Point of Contact:

Agnes Zsigovics, Volunteer Engagement Manager

Email: volunteer@saysandiego.org