Generations Forward is a community initiative focused on improving the well-being of children through improving overall family well-being. From the beginning, Generations Forward has prioritized including parents in all phases of the work. For many parents, though, involvement rests upon the availability of child care. By volunteering your time, you can ensure that parents can play a central role in improving our community.
We are looking for a small group of dedicated volunteers who will be available to provide supervised child play activities at meetings while their parents participate in setting priorities and action planning. Meetings are typically 2-3 hours each and parents will be on-site during the entirety of the meeting.
The first meeting will be Oct 8th from 10:30 until 1:00 at the Ferndale Library, 2125 Main Street, Ferndale.
LYDIA PLACE POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Child Supervision Assistant
PROGRAM: Various
RESPONSIBLE TO: Parent Support and Campus Support Program Staff
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides childcare, support, and a positive presence for the children in the families we serve while parents take part in various parent support programs and services.
EXPECTATIONS AND COMMITMENT:
- Shifts are episodic and dependent on the need
- Volunteer will attend Lydia Place training on job duties and client interaction
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Encourage independence with children in transition
- Help create a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment for children
- Be a positive role model for children
- Treat all clients with respect
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Have fun!
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
- Enjoy working with children
- Ability to stay calm in a sometimes chaotic environment
- Ability to make proactive decisions
- Ability to take direction and adapt easily to change
- Open to working with a diverse group of children with a diverse group of needs
BENEFITS:
- Meet other volunteers and make new friends in a fun environment
- Expand knowledge about homelessness and the barriers affecting Lydia Place families in a safe, supportive environment
- Gain excellent experience to expand resume
- Build valuable experience for Human Services, Sociology, or Psychology majors
- Letters of recommendation can be provided after minimum 4 month commitment
- Feel good knowing you made a difference in a child’s life!
