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Children's Program Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Doorways

  • 129 people are interested
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**Now recruiting for Winter 2025 training--Classes will start in late-January 2025 and run through March**

Volunteers must be 18 years or older, complete 40 hours of in-person classroom training and submit background checks. One year commitment required. Biligingual applicants (English and Spanish, especially) encouraged to apply!

We are seeking individuals to act as Children's Program Volunteer 3 hours per month (usually two 90min shifts) in our Domestic Violence Safe House located in Arlington, VA. Volunteers interact with the children in our shelters by playing games, helping with homework, and otherwise engaging in healthy and fun activities that help the kids take their mind off their trauma and provide parents the chance to attend meetings or relax on-site. Shifts for the Children's Program are typically Monday, and Wednesday evenings.

Doorways is an Arlington-based non-profit agency helping individuals and families create pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault leading to safe, stable and empowered lives. We envision a community where all people live free of violence and have safe and stable housing regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, abilities, language, or national origin. We see a future without homelessness or domestic and sexual violence.

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About Doorways

Location:

PO Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22201, US

Mission Statement

Doorways creates pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault leading to safe, stable and empowered lives.

Description

Doorways is an Arlington-based non-profit agency helping individuals and families create pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault leading to safe, stable and empowered lives. We envision a community where all people live free of violence and have safe and stable housing regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, abilities, language, or national origin. Through the generosity of our partners and supporters, we help our most vulnerable neighbors survive crisis, rebuild their lives, and achieve brighter futures.

www.DoorwaysVA.org

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Crisis Support
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Crisis Support

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Confidential LocationArlington, VA 22201

(38.88451,-77.09386)
 

SKILLS

  • Child Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Child Development
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum 1 year commitment; 2 shifts/month
  • 40+ hours of required in-person training; background checks and fingerprints required.

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