Volunteer Opportunity Details:

This is an opportunity to work with the parents of children attending Head Start. You will be a member of the Parent Policy Council representing the Grand Rapids community and bringing in your personal expertise.You will serve as a role model for Head Start parents by your participation in the Council as they discuss and make decisions regarding Head Start centers, staff, children,policies and procedures.
You must be able to attend the Parent Policy Council meeting on the second Friday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch is provided.

There will be a one hour training to learn about Head Start and the important role the Parent Policy Council plays in the agency.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Michigan Family Resources

We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Contact Person: Deborah Conley, Community & Parent Relations Specialist, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2626 Walker Ave NW Walker, MI 49544 (See a map)

Directions:

Take Highway 96 and exit at Walker Ave. Go south on Walker. Michigan Family Resources is located just south of the intersection of Walker Ave and 3 Mile Rd.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: N/A

5 Overall Experience   
It was great to see children starting their education early.

I learned more about how children that young learn, and what it takes to teach. posted on October 11, 2004