Children's Classroom Volunteers Pre-Kindergarten - EDISON Dreamery
ORGANIZATION: YWCA OF KALAMAZOO
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Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community? Do you enjoy spending time with young children and making a difference in their early learning experiences? The YWCA Children's Center Dreamery at Edison is looking for caring and enthusiastic volunteers to assist in our Pre-Kindergarten classrooms!
We need volunteers to help during the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, offering just a few hours of your time to support our dedicated classroom teachers.
Join us as you have time.
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Assist with fun and engaging classroom activities
Read stories and inspire a love of books
Help with creative play and learning experiences
Support teachers during nap time to ensure a calm and restful environment
Your time and kindness can have a lasting impact on these young learners! If you’re interested in joining us and making a difference, please reach out today.
Thank you for considering this rewarding opportunity-we can’t wait to welcome you to our team!
Qualifications:
1. Must be 18 years of age, or 17 years and in a vocation related to education /early education.
2. Ability to work with babies, toddlers and small children.
3. Patience and calm demeanor
5. Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
7. Agree to fingerprinting - YWCA covers all expenses related to the fingerprint.
Volunteers are not meant to substitute for
employees; instead, they are invited to join us in assisting staff with their needs.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide support to teachers and assistance to students with daily tasks.
5. Safeguard confidential information
Training Requirements:
1. General understanding of YWCAs Mission.
3. Completion of the following Improving The Lives Of Children Trainings, which are conducted onsite.
1. Infant Safe Sleep
2. Health and Safety for Childcare Providers Module
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About YWCA OF KALAMAZOO
Location:
353 E. Michigan Avenue, 1155 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, US
Mission Statement
YWCA Kalamazoo is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities.
Description
YWCA Kalamazoo
YWCA Kalamazoo serves as a primary resource for economic, gender, and racial justice for all women and girls in Kalamazoo. We have been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements for more than 150 years- from voting rights to civil rights, from affordable housing to pay equity, from violence prevention to health care reform.
Today we combine programming and advocacy in order to generate institutional change in three key areas: racial justice, civil rights, empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls, and health and safety of women and girls
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1155 Portage RoadKalamazoo, MI 49001
(42.28049 ,-85.57081 )
DATE POSTED
March 31, 2025
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Care
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours
- Spend a few hours with us as you have time. No need to commit to a weekly schedule. However, a bit of consistency is always good for the littles!