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15 people are interested
Childcare Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Second Step
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Purpose:
Childcare volunteers provide care to children (ranging from 2-12 y/o) in our residential program while their caregivers attend necessary programming and meetings. Childcare volunteers support the children they work with by engaging them in play and other fun activities. Childcare volunteers serve as positive role models who provide continuity for children at a time of great stress and instability in their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise age appropriate activities while creating an atmosphere that is physically and emotionally safe for youth
- Encourage proper interaction and communication between youth
- Act as a positive role model to the youth and provide positive reinforcement
- Keep the playroom and childcare areas clean and organized
Reports to: Meghan Buckley, Child and Family Services Coordinator
Time Commitment: Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 6:45pm-8pm, with opportunities for additional hours
A one year commitment is preferred for this position
Qualifications:
- Enjoys and has experience working with children who have experienced family violence
- Ability to be patient, flexible and dependable
- Is non-judgmental and thoughtful about issues of homelessness and family violence
- Deep desire to work toward social justice for survivors and their families
- Consistent in attendance and communicates with supervisor
Support Provided: Childcare volunteers are required to complete a comprehensive training as they will be working directly with survivors and their children. The Child and Family Services Coordinator and Volunteer & Training Coordinator are available for questions and support. Additionally, Childcare volunteers are never providing childcare alone; a staff member is always present to provide support. Volunteers are also encouraged to attend the monthly volunteer peer supervision.
Dress Code: Safe and comfortable attire
Benefits:
- Gain experience working with children and families
- Satisfaction of knowing you are helping meet the needs of children and their families
- Opportunities to attend trainings facilitated by staff
- Be thanked for all of your hard work at our volunteer appreciation event!
More opportunities with The Second Step
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Second Step
Location:
P.O. Box 600213, Newtonville, MA 02460, US
Mission Statement
The Second Step is a community of survivors, advocates, and volunteers who foster the safety, stability, and well-being of those who have experienced domestic violence. We provide comprehensive services, including safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling, peer support, transitional housing, and other essential services to adults, youth, and children in Greater Boston and MetroWest.
Description
The Second Step partners with survivors of domestic violence to address the aftermath of abuse. TSS programs include:
Residential: Two transitional residences, housing up to 58 survivors. Clients come to us from emergency shelters, and receive comprehensive services. Our Afterschool program provides survivors' children with academic and therapeutic support, and a chance to begin to heal.
Community: TSS provides services to over 300 adults & 500 children each year, including safety planning, case management, education, and mentoring.
Steps to Justice: Our attorneys provide legal services to DV survivors, including assistance with restraining orders, child custody and support, guardianship, immigration, benefits and housing.
Youth & Prevention: Focuses on outreach & education as part of a larger emphasis on violence prevention. We provide education about DV and dating violence. We also operate groups for teens who have been exposed to DV.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 600213Newtonville, MA 02460
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Mentoring
- Child Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Preferred one year commitment