Volunteer Opportunity Details:

To help facilitate a smooth running afterschool program for the children of the shelter. To provide homework assistance to youth ages 6-12 years who are currently enrolled in our East Fir School Age Program. Volunteers will assist our youth with homework, reading and computer needs.
Duties & Qualifications: Supervise school age children
One on one homework tutoring, reading, and assisting staff with food preparation.
Supervise crafts
Play games
Be aware of safety

Students should be at least 16 years of age and have a passion for working with youth. All volunteers must complete a YWCA application and a background check.

There are no major physical demands besides being energetic when working with the youth. When working with youth there will always be emotional demands. It is important to know that working in our youth program volunteers will make connections with our youth that can be life changing and will touch your heart.

All volunteers will go through an orientation with the program coordinator which will introduce the program and the expectations of the volunteer position
Benefits: To benefit from the relationships developed through stability of giving.

This opportunity is sponsored by: YWCA East Cherry Branch

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Nichelle Hilton, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

E. Fir St. Seattle, WA 98122 (See a map)

Directions:

off Yesler and Boren

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

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	No
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	18
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	No
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	No

Last updated on September 21, 2009