Volunteer: Kitchen VolunteerKitchen Volunteers help prepare snacks and meals for children, volunteers, and staff. Snacks and meals may serve up to 24 children and adults. Kitchen Volunteers follow a set menu but are allowed flexibility and creativity as they become more comfortable in their position. *4-hour weekly shifts, mornings or afternoons. Must be 18 years old Agency: Vanessa Behan Kitchen Volunteers help prepare snacks and meals for children, volunteers, and staff. Snacks and meals may serve up to 24 children and adults. Kitchen Volunteers follow a set menu but are allowed flexibility and creativity as they become more comfortable in their position. *4-hour weekly shifts, mornings or afternoons. Must be 18 years old Agency: Vanessa Behan Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Reception VolunteerReception Volunteers are the first point of contact between Vanessa Behan and the community. Reception Volunteers assist families with the Diaper and Formula program, Community Sharing Room, and receiving donations. Agency: Vanessa Behan Reception Volunteers are the first point of contact between Vanessa Behan and the community. Reception Volunteers assist families with the Diaper and Formula program, Community Sharing Room, and receiving donations. Agency: Vanessa Behan Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Children's Waiting Room - Childcare VolunteerPlay with Children ages birth to age 12 while parents or guardians attend to court business on the Spokane County Courthouse Campus. Childcare Volunteers get to be silly, share hugs and words of encouragement, and have fun! This site is perfect for students because it tends not to be a busy as our main location, so students will probably have time to do homework. *Regular shift required: Thursdays, 1pm-5pm, or Fridays, 8am-1pm OR 1pm-5pm. Must be at least 18 years old. Agency: Vanessa Behan Play with Children ages birth to age 12 while parents or guardians attend to court business on the Spokane County Courthouse Campus. Childcare Volunteers get to be silly, share hugs and words of encouragement, and have fun! This site is perfect for students because it tends not to be a busy as our main location, so students will probably have time to do homework. *Regular shift required: Thursdays, 1pm-5pm, or Fridays, 8am-1pm OR 1pm-5pm. Must be at least 18 years old. Agency: Vanessa Behan Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 99260 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Childcare Volunteer
Position Description
A Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery volunteer augments the staff/child ratio by participating in childcare and daily routine activities under the direction of the staff.
Examples of Duties Assist staff by interacting with children during indoor/outdoor activities. Assist staff in daily activities including serving meals and clean-up, organizing the playroom and other activity areas, helping with laundry, and assisting with nap or bedtimes.
Requirements Must be 16 years of age or older Commit to one 3 hour shift a week for the duration of your semester, or longer Successfully pass screening process – this includes an interview, reference checks, and 1 background check Obtain a current Washington State Food Workers Card – info provided at interview Have a current Tuberculosis (TB) test – info provided at interview Have current TDaP booster (good for 10 years) Obtain a yearly flu shot Be willing and able to follow the guidance of staff and maintain strict confidentiality Have the physical ability to safely interact with active children (birth through 6 years of age) Selection Factors Support the philosophy and goals of VBCN Have an understanding of the emotional needs of children Have experience working with children ages birth through six years of age Be reliable Have a willingness to “pitch in” where needed Be sensitive to the interactions with staff Be willing to accept each child without judgment Exhibit emotional maturity and stability Agency: Vanessa Behan
Position Description
A Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery volunteer augments the staff/child ratio by participating in childcare and daily routine activities under the direction of the staff.
Examples of Duties Assist staff by interacting with children during indoor/outdoor activities. Assist staff in daily activities including serving meals and clean-up, organizing the playroom and other activity areas, helping with laundry, and assisting with nap or bedtimes.
Requirements Must be 16 years of age or older Commit to one 3 hour shift a week for the duration of your semester, or longer Successfully pass screening process – this includes an interview, reference checks, and 1 background check Obtain a current Washington State Food Workers Card – info provided at interview Have a current Tuberculosis (TB) test – info provided at interview Have current TDaP booster (good for 10 years) Obtain a yearly flu shot Be willing and able to follow the guidance of staff and maintain strict confidentiality Have the physical ability to safely interact with active children (birth through 6 years of age) Selection Factors Support the philosophy and goals of VBCN Have an understanding of the emotional needs of children Have experience working with children ages birth through six years of age Be reliable Have a willingness to “pitch in” where needed Be sensitive to the interactions with staff Be willing to accept each child without judgment Exhibit emotional maturity and stability Agency: Vanessa Behan Community Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 99202 Allow Groups: No |