Shelter Childcare during Support Group- Children's Activities

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Volunteer Position: Shelter Respite Childcare
Department: Victim Services
Program: Shelter
Director: Director of Shelter
Location: Downtown
Position Hours: Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Primary Function: Provide respite support and safe, positive, and nurturing experiences to the children while
modeling non-violence.
YWCA Mission: to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.


Qualifications:
1. Must be 16+ years of age
2. Basic Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence is helpful.
3. Enjoy time with children
4. Demonstrated ability to work well with children of diverse backgrounds
3. Demonstrated good communications skills

Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.


Responsibilities:
1. Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities and crafts, reading time, and gym time while
the parent is attending support group meetings
2. Act as a positive role model, particularly modeling and promoting non-violence and healthy interpersonal
behaviors’
3. Undivided attention to all children at all times
4. Safeguard confidential information gained as a result of the volunteer position

Training:
1. Volunteer Orientation