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5 people are interested
Children's Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: YWCA Glendale
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5 people are interested
We currently are in need of a volunteer to assist our Child Advocate in our Children’s Program. Our Children's Program offers trauma informed care to children who have experienced domestic violence. They attend the children's program when their mother or guardian is receiving services at YWCA Glendale.
Volunteers are needed January 14th to April 5th 2019 on the following days and times:
Mondays: 9:30 am - 11am
Tuesdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
4 pm - 5:30pm
Wednesdays: 4- 5:30 pm
5:30 - 7pm
Thursdays: 4- 5:30 pm
Duties and Responsibilities include:
* Provide childcare and/or therapeutic creativity workshops with children while moms are attending groups, counseling sessions, or meeting with case managers.
* Be consistent and on time. (remaining consistent will help the children develop trust and build healthy relationships)
*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 the 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
LIVESCAN AND TB TEST MUST BE COMPLETED!
Please indicate which day/time you are available to volunteer.
Volunteers must commit to coming in weekly in order to ensure our children become comfortable and familiar with seeing you around! Please do not indicate a date and time if you don’t think you will be able to ultimately follow through.
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
January 8, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- weekly commitment
- TB test, Livescan