Clean the Bus short-term activity (age 13+)

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Beautify buses for preschool passengers! Your efforts will help our Head Start children have a terrific ride to class.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Gain vehicle cleaning/detailing experience, and terrific exercise. Knowledge that you are helping children thrive!

Essential Functions:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the cleaning of Head Start buses. Clean interior windows, wipe down the walls, seats, dashboard, hand-rails, ceiling, and mop the floor & steps of each bus
• Remove and wipe clean the "star" booster seats for kids
• If there is additional time, you can assist with yard-work at the Head Start Center
• Other duties as assigned

Safety: Responsible for conducting all duties in a safe manner.

Affirmative Action: Responsible to follow affirmative action plan as set forth and signed by the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or age 13+ with an adult present
• Experience with washing a vehicle and general cleaning desired

Abilities & Skills: In order to be successful in this position, the volunteer will at minimum need to possess the following abilities and skills:

• Show interest in beautifying buses
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently with little supervision Individual or group of up to 30 members
• Must be comfortable interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, education, economic status, and culture
• Fluency in English language. Bilingual in Hmong, Karen, Nepali, Somali, Spanish or another language desired
• Ability to turn in timesheet to the Volunteer Specialist

Physical Requirements:

• Able to physically respond to the demands of cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Capable of lifting 10 lbs, stretch, bend and stand for periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate a mild bleach solution used to clean buses; wear old clothing & shoes which may be affected by contact with a mild bleach solution. Please bring your own rubber gloves (used for washing dishes), if desired

Mental Requirements:

Ability to follow instructions and work independently

Environmental Requirements:

Normal office environment. Outdoor temperatures may fluctuate

Time Commitment:

• One or more times for 2+ hours between 7am to 2pm
• Fridays only during the school year (September - June)
• Weekdays during the summer, thru July 15
• Temperatures must be above 40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Specific hours will be arranged by the supervisor
• Register and schedule at least two weeks in advance, due to logistics

Group Size: One to thirty members. Groups will break into teams of 2-5 people per bus

Locations:

Ruth Benner Center at 586 Fuller Ave, St Paul, MN 55103 (Located on the Green Line train route.)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Complete a Short-Term Registration Form at www.caprw.org/volunteer and

email/scan it to volunteers@caprw.org

Questions? Email or call 651-603-5979