Volunteer Child Care Provider - Waconia

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Responsibilities:

1. Complete the SVA Child Care Provider Training as provided by SVA, in training as required and attend Support Group staff meetings.
2. Complete the Child Care Provider practical training.
3. Respond quickly to monthly scheduling requests sent via email from the Client Advocate.
   1. All Facilitators are responsible to find a replacement provider if they are unable to attend a support group meeting that they had signed up to cover. In case of emergency, notify the Client Advocate immediately to assist in finding coverage for a meeting.
4. Arrive at the support group location 15 minutes prior to the assigned meeting time in order to prepare for the meeting and greet the children.
5. For safety reasons, exit the building with another volunteer at the end of the meeting.
6. Have regular, on-going contact with the Client Advocate regarding monthly schedules.
7. Keep informed on new information regarding SVA and its services.
8. Keep all information confidential.

1. Willingness to maintain the standards, carry out the purpose, and adhere to the policies of SVA.
2. Have a general understanding of domestic violence.
3. Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
4. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality. Never give our last names or personal information to anyone.
5. Demonstrate responsible behavior with clients, advocates, and staff. There are to be no formalized relationships between the volunteer and client. No gifts/money may be exchanged with any client of SVA.
6. Demonstrate responsible behavior in the community. Do not speak out about the client cases under the name of SVA.
7. Never use alcohol or illegal drugs while working for or representing SVA.
8. Means of self-transportation.
9. Ability to pass a criminal history background check.