Grand Junction Family and Volunteer Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: NIGHT LIGHTS INCORPORATED
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The Volunteer & Family Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations for our respite program. This position is responsible for pairing families with volunteers each month, resolving any last-minute changes, and assisting with family check-in and check-out. To secure volunteer sign-ups, outreach is conducted via email. Clear and timely communication with both families and volunteers is essential, ensuring that background checks and applications remain up to date. This role helps foster a positive and well-organized experience for both families and volunteers.
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About NIGHT LIGHTS INCORPORATED
Location:
13009 S. Parker Road #373, Parker, CO 80134, US
Mission Statement
Night Lights creates safe and accepting environments by providing respite care for children with special needs and their families. Night Lights Core Values: Acceptance - Every person is created in the image of God and we value the opportunity for everyone to experience God’s love in an atmosphere of acceptance. Respect - We respect the uniqueness of all individuals and believe that each person has intrinsic worth. Compassion for others - We have a deep compassion to care for and support the families and volunteers who participate in Night Lights. Integrity - We value the integrity of Night Lights as an organization, and all its participants. Awareness - We are committed to raising awareness in the community about the need for respite care for families of children with special needs.
Description
Night Lights is a respite care organization for families with children with special needs and their siblings, ages 1 month to 12 years. Each child is paired one-on-one with a trained, background-checked volunteer. There is a nurse on site for all Night Lights events to tend to the children with medical needs. Each evening, the children enjoy a variety of activities such as, sensory and gross motor play, arts and crafts, pet therapy, and movies.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2066 U.S. 50Fruita, CO 81521
(39.12641 ,-108.67036 )
DATE POSTED
March 22, 2025
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Community Outreach
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This is an ongoing volunteer position. As a member of the leadership team, we expect regular monthly attendance (with some exceptions available) and completion of duties.