- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Respite Care support needed!
ORGANIZATION: Anchor Center for Blind Children
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Purpose/Objective: Help provide childcare for Anchor Center siblings (typically children 2 through 8 years old) while their parents/caregivers enjoy a night/day out.
Volunteer Application: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=540798033
Commitment/Dates: March-December (during school year) See dates via link below. Orientation/Training is REQUIRED
Training/Support: Before each Respite event there will be an orientation and training approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes before scheduled start time via Anchor Center program staff. On your first shift of volunteering with the respite program, you must attend this training. You only need to attend the training one time.
Dinner: Dinner/Snacks are provided
Work Location: Anchor Center, 2550 Roslyn St. Denver, CO 80238
Number of Volunteers Needed for this Position: 5
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Set-up designated room and activities before children arrive
- Engage children in age appropriate activities and play (Could include: arts & crafts, outdoor riding bikes/play, reading books, board games, themed activities...ect)
- Notify staff if ever a child needs to go to bathroom, diaper change or gets hurt
- Never leave a child unsupervised
- Help clean up after respite program has ended
Qualifications Sought:
- Has experience and feels comfortable with children ages 0 to 8 years
- Patient, easy-going and flexible; reliable in keeping commitments
- No problems lifting small children
- Ability to sit/kneel on and get up from floor
Benefits for Volunteer: Having fun playing with Anchor Center students and their siblings. Satisfaction in helping Anchor Center parents enjoy a child-free evening!
Staff Contact: Sarah Rice - Volunteer Program Manager
Email: srice@anchorcenter.org
Phone: 303-377-9732 x 110
Scheduling and Attendance Protocol: If for some reason you need to cancel your shift, you must provide a weeks notice by calling or emailing Sarah. Please give us at much notice as possible as our child registration numbers counts on your participation. Last minute cancellations or no-shows impact our programming and children’s success so please understand your commitment before signing up.
Availability needed: See Assignment Preferences via Application link for all dates and times
Volunteer Application: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=540798033
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About Anchor Center for Blind Children
Location:
2550 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238, US
Mission Statement
Anchor Center for Blind Children teaches visually impaired infants, young children and their families, providing hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest potential.
Description
Anchor Center for Blind Children was founded in 1982 in Denver Colorado and has become nationally recognized as a leader in developmental, educational and support services for young visually impaired children (newborn through age 5) and their families. Our mission is to provide hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest potential.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2550 Roslyn StreetDenver, CO 80238
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Care
- Children Medical Services
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- To be a fun expert!