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4 people are interested
Love working with kiddos? We are looking for dedicated Monday evening childcare volunteers!
ORGANIZATION: Jeremiah Program
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4 people are interested
Welcome to the Jeremiah Program!
Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for transforming families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Jeremiah prepares determined single mothers to excel in the workforce, readies their children to succeed in school, and reduces generational dependence on public assistance.
Position Description:
We are in need of volunteers who are interested in working with children ranging in ages from infant to pre-K at our onsite Child Development Center Monday evenings while moms attend personal enrichment classes. Volunteers have the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers helping to engage children in activities such as reading, arts & crafts, and active play that promote their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Time Commitment:
February through May - at least 3 Mondays out of the series
Select Monday evenings 6:15 - 8:15 pm (Feb. 4th, Mar. 4th, Mar. 11th, April 1st, May 6th)
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum 12 years of age volunteering with a parent or guardian
Attend general one hour volunteer orientation with Volunteer Coordinator
Pass a background check
Love working with children. Childcare or education experience a plus!
If you are interested in volunteering with us please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Van Roekel at jvanroekel@jeremiahprogram.org to set up an orientation.
For more volunteer opportunities please visit our website:https://jeremiahprogram.org/austin/volunteer/
More opportunities with Jeremiah Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Jeremiah Program
Location:
1200 Paul Teresa Saldana, Austin, TX 78702, US
Mission Statement
Jeremiah Program’s proven, holistic approach transforms families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. We provide single mothers and their children with support for a career-track college education, quality early childhood education, a safe and affordable place to live, and empowerment and life skills training. By addressing the holistic needs of families, the Jeremiah approach uniquely prepares determined single mothers to excel in the workforce, readies their children to succeed in school, and reduces generational dependence on public assistance.
Description
Jeremiah Program is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization using a proven, holistic approach to transform families from poverty to prosperity.
Jeremiah Program has a campus that houses 35 families, with a child development center on the bottom floor. We offer safe and affordable housing, quality early childhood education, Empowerment and Life Skills training, support for a career track college education, and a supportive community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1200 Paul Teresa Saldana St.Austin, TX 78702
DATE POSTED
December 28, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Child Development
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 12
- Orientation or Training
- 3 shifts in our Monday evening series - February through May
- Hour long orientation and subsequent training opportunities