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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
About Us: Pinwheel Place, established in 2019, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing free, licensed emergency and respite childcare to families in need throughout New Jersey. Our services encompass emergency care during hospital stays, respite care for those needing a natural break, childcare for job interviews and court appointments, and essential support including diapers, clothes, and baby supplies. Operated as a crisis nursery, we offer 24/7 support within a confidential, judgment-free environment staffed by dedicated employees and volunteers. Our Mission: At Pinwheel Place, we aim to alleviate parental stress and reduce childhood trauma by fostering safe and healthy environments for children under six. By providing essential support to families, we prevent financial crises and offer a caring relationship to children who have experienced trauma. To continue to do this extremely valuable work, Pinwheel Place is in need of volunteers interested specifically in fundraising and event planning and execution. Duties would include the following: Responsibilities: Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure financial support for Pinwheel Place's programs and initiatives. Organize and coordinate fundraising events, leveraging community resources and partnerships to maximize participation and donations. Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and supporters to maintain ongoing support and engagement. Collaborate with the team to create compelling campaigns and materials that effectively communicate Pinwheel Place's mission and impact. Qualifications: Previous experience in fundraising, event planning, or related fields preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Highly organized with excellent project management abilities. Passionate about supporting families and preventing childhood trauma. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Together, we can create a safer, healthier community for all. Apply today to become our Volunteer Leader for Fundraising and Event Planning!
Date Posted: 2024-03-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
Calling all DIY enthusiasts and handy individuals! Pinwheel Place is looking for a superhero with a toolkit to sprinkle some magic on our home! If you've got skills in fixing, building, or just love a good project, we'd love your help! What's in it for you? Feel-good vibes knowing you're making a difference in the lives of our community. A chance to showcase your handiwork and leave a lasting impact. Join a fun, supportive team at Pinwheel Place! Drop us a message or tag someone who fits the bill. Let's join hands and create a home full of warmth and happiness together! Types of projects would include hanging pictures, putting in children's gates, attaching furniture to the wall etc.
Date Posted: 2024-01-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
Is getting your hands covered in slime not really your thing but you still want to help children just not work directly with them? Then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity. Help us with things like writing thank-you notes to all our amazing supporters, answering and directing phone calls, maintaining contact lists, filing and helping to write emails and letters. Requirements Must be 18 years or older, good communication skills, have some computer skills How to become anoffice volunteer Send us an email at qsimmons@pinwheelplace.org Fill out our google form application that we will send to you! Come for an interview Use Verified Volunteers to complete a background check (we will send you the link ). It cost about 30.00 dollars however, we are willing to work with you on the payment if you can’t afford this. We don’t want money to be the reason you can’t help children in crisis. We will give you a fingerprint form at the interview and you will go to get fingerprinted by going to this website https://nj.ibtfingerprint.com and then choosing the fingerprint technician that is nearest you
Date Posted: 2024-02-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
Do you enjoy talking to others and meeting new people? If so we have an opportunity to harness those skills for good! Support Pinwheel places work on a local level by working to raise awareness to the community of our services. Assist with organizing community events and outreach at community events and fundraising events. Explore innovative solutions to improve engagement between Pinwheel Place and the local community and potential supporters Requirements Able to offer at least two hours a week Clear verbal written communications skills A confident friendly approach and eagerness to learn Understanding of the issues that affect the children and our families Must be 21 years or over How to become a volunteer Send us an email at qsimmons@pinwheelplace.org Fill out our google form application that we will send to you! Come for an interview Use Verified Volunteers to complete a background check (we will send you the link ). It cost about 30.00 dollars however, we are willing to work with you on the payment if you can’t afford this. We don’t want money to be the reason you can’t help children in crisis. We will give you a fingerprint form at the interview and you will go to get fingerprinted by going to this website https://nj.ibtfingerprint.com and then choosing the fingerprint technician that is nearest you
Date Posted: 2024-01-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
Pinwheel Place in Eatontown NJ is looking for fun-loving and compassionate volunteers to work with the children in our home! A childcare volunteer is someone who gives a few hours of their time on a weekly basis. They engage with the children by playing fun age-appropriate games, planning activities, holding, feeding or even on occasion taking the children on outings with staff. Requirements Must be 18 years or older A knowledge that this is not your average daycare or school setting. We may have 7 kids or 1 kid on any given day. The children in our care may have been through some tough situations and are in need of patience, love and care. We believe in a trauma-informed approach to dealing with destructive behaviors. Instead of asking what’s wrong with them shift your thinking to what happened to them. Patience and understanding are vital for this role. How to become a childcare volunteer Send us an email at qsimmons@pinwheelplace.org Fill out our google form application that we will send to you! Come for an Interview Use Verified Volunteers to complete a background check (we will send you the link ). It cost about 30.00 dollars however, we are willing to work with you on the payment if you can’t afford this. We don’t want money to be the reason you can’t help children in crisis. We will give you a fingerprint form at the interview and you will go to get fingerprinted by going to this website https://nj.ibtfingerprint.com and then choosing the fingerprint technician that is nearest you. You will have a small basic training and a day of shadowing. Have fun making a difference in a child life!
Date Posted: 2024-03-04