Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Kids-A-Part (KAP) Program of Vermont Children's Aid Society is looking for volunteers to meet the needs of children with incarcerated mothers at North West State Correctional Facility in Swanton.

If you have some free time, even as little as an hour or two a week and are interested in any of the following:
Assisting with transportation of children to parent: child visits
Assisting with supervising and coordinating the activities for parent: child visits
Assisting with evening phone calls between mothers and their children
Offering consistent group opportunities to women such as:letter writing or reading books on tapes to their children.

You must be willing to attend a Kids-A-Part training as well as the NWSCF security training; which includes a criminal record check.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Vermont Children's Aid

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening X X X X X X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Weekly Monthly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-5) Large Group (6 Or More) Unpaid Interns Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Minorities Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) People Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorders Children (5-12) People With Developmental Disabilities Families / Parents Women Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Young Adults (18-25) Low-income / Poverty This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Legal & Justice Literacy Women Mental Health Civic & Community Mentoring Services Community Development Poverty Drug Abuse Racism Education & Technology Sexual Assault Family Support Substance Abuse Human Services Teen Pregnancy We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Caregiver Counseling / Information Support Child Care Mentoring Companionship Reading

Contact Person: Tara Graham, Program Director, (802) 655-0006, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

79 Weaver St., PO Box 127 Winooski, VT 05404 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: Yes, 5 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.vtcas.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Tara Graham
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	10
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	As listtle as an hour or two a week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	21
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Interview (phone or in-person), Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
Additional screening procedures required
	NWSCF Security Training
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Franklin County

Last updated on August 17, 2009