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2 people are interested
Party Every Month- Party Coordinator needed!
ORGANIZATION: Birthday Wishes
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2 people are interested
Birthday Wishes Party Coordinators are the heart of our program and are vital to our mission to bring the joy of a birthday party to children experiencing homelessness. Volunteer Party Coordinators (PCs) are members of the community who make a one-year commitment to run monthly birthday parties for children at an assigned homeless shelter.
Who can be a Party Coordinator?
Anyone over 18 years old. If a teen wishes to be involved a parent or guardian must be the primary contact and assume the role of a Party Coordinator. Volunteers should have a strong interest in working with families experiencing homelessness. Experience working with children is a plus. All Party Coordinators must have access to a car.
What do Party Coordintaors do?
PCs act as the liaison between their assigned shelter and Birthday Wishes’ staff. Their primary function is to coordinate and run a birthday party each month at their shelter. They will oversee all activities and lead party volunteers in age appropriate activities and games during their monthly parties. Finally, Party Coordinators will report their monthly party data to Birthday Wishes staff.
What is the time commitment to be a Party Coordinator?
PCs are asked to make a minimum commitment of one year, coordinating and running one party per month. Parties are typically weekday evenings between 6:00-7:30 p.m. Days and time vary by location, but are generally set on a same-day-every-month schedule. An additional 2-3 hours per month is required for coordinating and reporting.
What training does a Party Coordinator Receive?
Prior to running their own parties, PC’s train at other shelters with Birthday Wishes staff. Party Coordinators receive ongoing support and training from Birthday Wishes staff.
If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Application: https://birthdaywishes.org/volunteer-application-2/
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About Birthday Wishes
Location:
24 Superior Drive, Suite B1, Natick, MA 01760, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Birthday Wishes is to improve and empower the lives of homeless children and their families by providing joy, play and hope through the magic of a birthday party. Our goal is to ensure that children experiencing the trauma of homelessness have the opportunity to celebrate their birthday joyfully, surrounded by family, friends and others who care.
Description
Birthday Wishes brings the magic of a birthday party to thousands of homeless children each year. Founded in 2002 as a volunteer organization serving one local shelter, Birthday Wishes has expanded its program to serve more than 200 shelters and transitional living facilities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Long Island, New York. In 2019, over 25,000 children experienced the magic of a Birthday Wishes party, due in part to the amazing number of volunteers who help us each month.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Valley RdMiddletown, RI 02842
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- People Skills
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours per month
- Access to a car, computer and internet access