Childbirth Group Facilitator

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Do you want to help others prepare for labor and delivery and for being a new parent? Then this is the right volunteer opportunity for you:

TITLE: Childbirth Group Facilitator Thursday Evenings

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Childbirth Group Facilitator position is responsible to provide education and support to expecting moms in weeks 28-birth in their pregnancy.

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs, Volunteer Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Expecting Group by:

• Welcomes participants to the group meeting.
• Helps participants get signed into the weekly log.
• Distributes We Care Shop points (can either sign blue point card or pass out paper points) that have been earned by participants.
• Blue Folder: 20 points
• Attendance: 20 points

All other points should be distributed by a YPN staff member unless stated otherwise.

• Facilitate the weekly curriculum provided at the beginning of the session for the appropriate date. Focus the group on expecting.

• Returns the classroom space back to its original order - tables, chairs, etc.
• Checks that no garbage (pop cans, diapers, etc.) is left in the waste basket. Everything goes into the garbage can in the main hallway.
• Returns attendance clipboard, facilitator binder, and any other supplies or resources (videos, etc.) to YPN staff.
• Completes the group journal and submits to YPN staff. This can be done electronically or paper form.
• These journals are important in gathering observations and feedback regarding curriculum and participants. Observations of changes and/or successes of participants are valuable information for grant application or reports to show the progression of families enrolled in YPN.

• All other duties as assigned.

Responsible Work Performance Expectations

• Able to volunteer at weekly group meetings on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm.
• Signs into weekly volunteer log.
• Wears proper attire that allows you to present yourself as a positive role model.
• Provides professional written and verbal communications within the agency and community.
• Practices preventative, safe work habits.
• Observes all laws, safety mandates, agency expectations, and regulations.
• Reports all injuries and incidents per agency & program protocol.
• Mentors new volunteers that may be in training for another facilitation/sub-facilitation role and those fulfilling an observation requirement for school.
• Attends volunteer trainings throughout the year to enhance skills and performance (two per year recommended).

Support Agency/Program Mission & Values

• Interacts with youth, families, volunteers, agencies, donors, and all other visitors of YPN in a respectful, strength-based manner.
• Provides support to services in a culturally competent manner.
• Proactively contributes to the professional development of self & team.
• Follows and models the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards as outlined in the YPN Volunteer Handbook along with other standard policies set and provided.