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4 people are interested
Children's Program Assistant
ORGANIZATION: YWCA Glendale
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4 people are interested
YWCA Glendale’s Child Advocate is looking for an assistant on Monday’s from 9:50 AM- 11:30 AM
The main responsibilities and expectations are as follows :
*Come in on Monday from 9:50 -11:30 AM.
* Must be consistent and on time. (remaining consistent will help the children develop trust and build healthy relationships) If you cannot commit to coming in each Monday (aside from Monday’s falling on Holidays) please do not apply.
*Support and listen openly to what the child has to say (Support and listening to each child’s concerns and needs will help develop rapport between child/volunteer /child advocate)
*Have patience with children ranging from 7 months -8 years old. (Patience is a very important action in the children’s program , Distress is something children pick up on very easily and may act out, misbehave or mimic the behavior if volunteer is constantly in a state of distress)
*Help with feeding children ( Children are fed a snack and drink every time they enter the center)
*Can redirect & handle children if they see a child is misbehaving /acting out
*Take initiative if I am busy taking care of other children
*Help children with arts & crafts
More opportunities with YWCA Glendale
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About YWCA Glendale
Location:
735 E. Lexington Drive, Glendale, CA 91206, US
Mission Statement
To empower women and girls in our community through education and opportunities to achieve independence, health, self-sufficiency and a life free from violence.
Description
The YWCA has long advocated for the health and safety of women and girls. YWCA organizations throughout the country are the largest providers of domestic violence shelters and services in the country, serving over 500,000 women and children annually.
Violence against women can take many forms, including domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. These crimes impact millions of individuals and families in every community in our nation. YWCAs around the country provide a variety of services and programs to address violence against women, ranging from emergency shelters, support groups and crisis hotlines.
YWCA Glendale offers:
- A crisis hotline (888-999-7511) serving an area of 1.1 million people offering counseling, community referral and access to shelter services.
- A Domestic Violence Service Center that offers counseling, resources, referrals and childcare. The Legal Department represents women in family courts and immigration matters.
- The Sunrise Village Emergency Shelter Program provides a 45-day safe-haven for women and children. Services include meals, housing, counseling and social services; a children’s counseling program, legal advocacy, case management, housing assistance, employment, education, healthcare and childcare.
- Programs for children who have suffered from domestic violence.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
735 E. Lexington DriveGlendale, CA 91206
DATE POSTED
December 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Once a week, Monday's at 9:50-11:30 AM
- TB test