Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Support fathers of young children to be the best dads they can be, by spending time in our F.A.C.T program (Fathers and Children Together). Tuesdays from 5-7:30 dads and children gather to eat and play together and twice a month, dads gather to discuss parenting topics. The program also goes on monthly field trips to explore low-cost options for family fun in our community. Volunteers build relationships with young children and foster their creative play. The program focuses on children connecting with their fathers and fathers with each other. Volunteers can come weekly for the entire program, for part of the evening or just twice a month. Application, interview and background check required.

Volunteers should have experience with young children and/or an interest in young children's play and development.

This opportunity is sponsored by: VNA Family Room

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning Afternoon Evening X X Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Families / Parents Low-income / Poverty Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Men This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Family Support Community Development We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Child Care

Contact Person: Ellen Sabina, (802) 860-4420, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

20 Allen Street Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Directions:

From Pearl Street in Burlington: head west on Pearl St. toward the lake. Pass the Unitarian Church on your right. Just past the church there's a right turn which is Elmwood Ave. Turn right onto Elmwood. The main post office will now be on your left. Continue on Elmwood. Take the 2nd left onto Allen St. The Family Room is located on the ground level of St. Joseph's School which is on the right. The Family Room has a separate entrance which is marked with a sign.

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

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Steve Mojica
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	1-2
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	Two Tuesday/month from 5-8
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	16
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?
	Yes
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Confidentiality Statement
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:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on November 10, 2009