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1 person is interested
Head Start Childcare Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: COMMUNITY ACTION FOR IMPROVEMENT INC
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1 person is interested
Purpose + Impact: To inspire children to learn and love learning
Activities, tasks, responsibilities: Our volunteers interact with our students in a positive and friendly way.
- Read or tell stories, lead songs, rhymes or games
- Assist in supervising play, art, or other activities
- Assist in developing writing skills, playing computer games, learning to recognize letters, numbers or colors
- Keep classroom orderly, safe and clean
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Ability and desire to work with diverse children and families
- Must be sensitive to barriers that families living in poverty experience
- Must be able to approach, display and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate English effectively
- Must be able to follow directions and then work independently
Site/Supervisor: Our Head Start program functions in Carroll, Coweta, and Heard counties. This position will be supervised by each location's lead staff member.
Time Commitment: Although this position will be flexible in terms of shifts served, the volunteer must commit to the program for at least six months and be willing to volunteer on a weekly basis. The hours are between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm and volunteers will be scheduled in shifts.
Benefits: Career exploration, child development skill-building, networking opportunities, personal development, reference letter, resume builder, social interaction
Contact info and Next Step: For more information, please go to the CAFI website at www.cafi-ga.org and consider filling out an application.
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About COMMUNITY ACTION FOR IMPROVEMENT INC
Location:
1380 LAFAYETTE PKWY, LAGRANGE, GA 30241, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families by providing services and resources that will facilitate the building of self-esteem and self-sufficiency through the active involvement of the total community
Description
Community Action for Improvement is a Community Action Agency founded in 1966 that provides supportive services to low income families residing in Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether and Troup Counties. Through personalized case management, energy conservation education, employment readiness programs and youth empowerment services- CAFI provides services at over 5 service center locations throughout the state of Georgia.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1380 Lafayette PkwyLaGrange, GA 30241
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2021
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Child Development
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers will be required to serve a 2-3 hour shift weekly with flexibility in scheduling.
- PHYSICAL requirements: May be required to lift up to 50-100 pounds to waist level. BACKGROUND CHECK: All regular volunteers require a background check screening and those who work with children may require additional screening.