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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Please consider sharing your time for Weekday Respite Care. Give mom a break to attend an appointment or do laundry! 2 hours per week or once a month is needed. Volunteer Position: Weekday Respite (Childcare) Department: Victim Services Program: Shelter Services Director: Director of Shelter Location: Downtown Site Position Hours: Monday - Friday. Hours are open to the volunteers availability. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YWCA Mission: to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all Primary Function: Provide respite support and safe, positive, and nurturing experiences to the children while modeling non-violence Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age. Enjoy time with children Demonstrated ability to work well with children of diverse backgrounds Work well under pressure 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: Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities and crafts, reading time, and gym time while the parent is attending support group meetings Act as a positive role model, particularly modeling and promoting non-violence and healthy interpersonal behaviors’ Undivided attention to all children at all times Safeguard confidential information gained as a result of the volunteer position Training Requirements: General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. Required Child Care training provided by YWCA. Volunteer Orientation/General understanding of YWCA Mission.
Date Posted: 2024-02-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Position: Advocacy and Special Events - * As Needed Department: Advocacy and Systems Change Supervisor: Community Relations Coordinator Location: On and Off-Site at various community events Position Hours: Varies according to events and may include evenings and weekends. Volunteers will receive a 2+ week lead time for event needs. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Share your passion to make a difference. Join us by supporting YWCA staff at various events in our community. Assist with set-up/take-down and much more. There will be at least a 2+ week lead of an event need. Qualifications: You must have the desire to learn in order to educate Comfortable in public event settings Passionate about YWCA Mission Weekend and evening availability Demonstrated good communication skills The following 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: Open to an "As Needed" position Attend special events and assist staff as needed Assist Mission Impact staff at community tabling events Event set up and clean up Support YWCA staff as needed during event activities Safeguard confidential information gained by volunteer position Training Requirements: YWCA staff will provide necessary training to volunteer and intern Complete understanding of YWCA Mission General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, Women’s Rights
Date Posted: 2024-02-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Volunteer/Group Position: Transitional Housing Rehab and Repairs Department: Victim Services/ Operations Location: Off-Site Director: Director of Housing Position Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm and/or As Needed and On-Call _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide support to Housing Rehab and Repair team. Perfect for groups and individuals. General housing repairs, flooring, painting, and more. Qualifications: 1. Must be 18 years of age. 2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. 3. Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds. 4. Some knowledge of housing repairs, painting, and flooring is helpful but not required. Training will be provided by housing professionals. Responsibilities: 1. Assist the housing director and staff with housing repair needs, including but not limited to landscaping, painting, flooring, and other minor repairs. Training: 1. Training for projects is provided by the housing director and staff. 2. General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. 3. Volunteer Orientation/General understanding of YWCA Mission.
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Volunteer Position: Project Can Do Food and Veggies are fun Department: Improving Lives of Children Program: Dreamery Centers Location: Edison Site Director: Director of Food Services Position Hours: Monday- Friday any time between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide support and assistance with cleaning, peeling, slicing and dicing, and packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. Kitchen organization and sanitation. This position is ideal if you enjoy working in the kitchen. Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age Must have basic kitchen skills. Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds. Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds. 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: Receive training in and follow all guidelines of the Health Department Proper use of kitchen tools. Properly wash fruits and vegetables Peel, slice and dice fruits and vegetables. Proper storage of materials. Maintain a clean working environment. Help to clear and wash dishes. Work cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff, and volunteers. Safeguard confidential information gained by volunteer position.
Date Posted: 2024-02-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Volunteer Position: Food Service Department: Improving Lives of Children Program: Children's Dreamery Center Director: Food Service Director Supervisor: Food Service Coordinator Location: The Children's Dreamery Centers at Edison and/or Downtown Sites Hours: 3-hour shift _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: The Food Service Assistant helps with the preparation and delivery of food to classrooms. You help make food exciting and educational to children and families. You provide support to the Dreamery Center's kitchen staff and help with clean-up. This position is ideal if you enjoy preparing food and being creative with meals. Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age, or 17 years of age and currently in a vocation for Early Education Must have basic kitchen skills Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds Excellent communication skills Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds. TB Test and fingerprint may be required. Contingent upon volunteer hours per week 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: Receive training in and follow all guidelines of the Health Department, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the YWCA. Assist with food preparation. Assist in the safe delivery of meals and snacks to Children’s Center Classrooms. Assist in the receipt of food products and the proper storage of materials. Maintain a clean working environment. Help to clear and wash dishes. Work cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff, and volunteers. Safeguard confidential information gained by volunteer position. Training Requirements: Kitchen Orientation YWCA Improving Lives of Children Program Orientation Volunteer Orientation Child Care Licensing Rules: R 400.8125 volunteer requirements. Rule 125. (1) All volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times. (2) All volunteers shall act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children. (3) All supervised volunteers shall receive a public sex offender registry (PSOR) clearance before having any contact with a child in care. A copy of this clearance must be kept on file at the center. (4) A licensee shall have a written policy regarding the screening and supervision of volunteers, including volunteers who are parents of a child in care. The policy must include a statement that any individual registered on the public sex offender registry (PSOR) is prohibited from having contact with any child in care. (5) A written statement must be signed and dated by volunteers before volunteering indicating all of the following information: (a) The individual is aware that abuse and neglect of children are against the law. (b) The individual has been informed of the center’s policies on child abuse and neglect. (c) The individual knows that all staff and volunteers are required by law to immediately report suspected abuse and neglect to children’s protective services. R 400.8128 Staff; volunteer; tuberculosis. Rule 128. A center shall keep on file at the center evidence to verify that each child care staff member and each volunteer who has contact with children at least 4 hours per week for more than 2 consecutive weeks is free from communicable tuberculosis (TB). Verification of TB status is required within 1 year before employment or volunteering. History: 2013 AACS; 2019 AACS. R 400.8131 Professional development requirements. Rule 131. (1) The center shall provide an orientation about the center’s policies and practices and these administrative rules.
Date Posted: 2024-02-09
