| Primary Contact: |
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Adria Raphael, Family Services Coordinator, (802) 651-4180 ext. 202, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Head Start seeks Community Representatives for its Policy Council |
| Description: |
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Head Start is a national program which provides children from low-income families with educational opportunities that prepare them for kindergarten. Champlain Valley Head Start provides comprehensive, family-centered services for parents and children, with resources and referrals in the areas of health, nutrition, and other social services to families in Chittenden, Addison, Franklin and Grand Isle counties.
The Policy Council is comprised of current parents from the Head Start program and various community members. Policy Council works in partnership with the Head Start Management Team in the development and approval of: program goals and objectives, guidelines to use in selecting children and families for Head Start, all funding applications and grant proposals, the annual program self-assessment, and other important program issues.
Commitment: Community representatives attend the Policy Council meetings which occur once per month (usually the 2nd Monday of the month) for approximately 2 hours. We seek a commitment to serve on Policy Council from November 2009 to October 2010.
Benefits to You: Gain experience in the development of community-based services and non-profit management. Network with professionals, parents, and others in community. Help support services for low-income children and families. Looks great on your resume!
PLEASE COME JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF NORTHWEST VERMONT!
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| Day, Time, & Place of Board Meetings:: |
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Second Monday of the month. |
| Minimum Position Requirements (e.g. serve on sub-committee, attend events): |
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Attend monthly meetings, when possible. |
| What screening procedures are required?: |
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Application |
| Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?: |
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Yes |
| The minimum age for a Board Member is: |
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18 |
| Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?: |
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No |
| Is parking available?: |
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Yes |
| Is there a cost for parking?: |
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No |
| Does the agency reimburse volunteers for parking?: |
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No |
| In which county(ies) does your Board meet and work take place?: |
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Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle Counties |
| Education: |
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Preschool
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| Human Services: |
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Family Services
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| Public, Societal Benefit: |
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Nonprofit Management
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