We offer dinner and training for all child care volunteers.

These are the the list of classes we need volunteers in. You can volunteer for 1 or more classes.

7/24/08-11/6/08 Thursday 5-7:30pm
8/19/08-12/2/08 Tuesday 5:30-8pm
9/17/08-1/14/09 Wednesday 5:30-8pm
9/15/08-12/15/08 Monday 5-7:30pm
1/29/09-5/14/09 Thursday 5:30-8pm
2/18/09-6/3/09 Wednesday 5:30-8pm
3/17/09-6/30/09 Tuesday 5:30-8pm

Preferred Qualifications

1. 18 years or older
2. Associate Arts Degree in Early Childhood Development or High School Diploma or two years’ experience working with children birth - 8 years
3. Experience with multi-challenged, low income families
4. Knowledge of child development and positive parenting techniques
5. Able to identify abuse or neglect in children
6. Able to organize tasks and work flexible hours
7. Able to problem-solve and exhibit good judgment
8. Valid WA driver’s license and use of reliable insured vehicle
9. Able to lift up to 40 pounds and to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to observe and participate in activities
10. Able to communicate effectively
11. One year commitment

1. Supervise children in a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate manner
2. Demonstrate effective parenting techniques including the following: providing a consistent routine; carrying out age-appropriate activities; practicing child-directed play; respecting the children and their personal space; providing consistent positive discipline and affirming feelings
3. Attend training on child development and Incredible Years (parenting class) curriculum
4. Model positive guidance techniques such as distraction and redirection, positive reinforcement, and planned ignoring
5. Demonstrate positive health habits and physical care of children
6. Follow agency guidelines for hygiene protocol for hand and face washing, diaper or clothes changing, food handling, etc.
7. Model healthy nutrition principals and food-handling techniques
8. Observe children for signs of abuse or neglect and follow agency protocol for reporting
9. Communicate with parents in a supportive manner about issues related to the care or behavior of their children, demonstrating a commitment to family support principles
10. Communicate with other members of the program team
11. Model and reinforce the parenting technique focus for each session
12. Set up and clean up of Children’s Room, including but not limited to preparation of snacks, laundry and sanitation of toys
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Deaconess Children's Services

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25)

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Dec 11, 2008 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 12   Dec 18, 2008 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 12   Dec 25, 2008 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 12

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Contact Person:
Stacey Pfeiffer, Volunteer Coordinator, (425) 259-0146 ext 101, (email)


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Address:


4708 Dogwood Drive Everett, WA 98203 (See a map)

Directions:

Our main office is a half-mile west of Forest Park, just off Mukilteo Boulevard. From I-5, take Exit 192 (Mukilteo); off the exit ramp, head west on 41st Street; continue through two traffic lights, past Forest Park (the street name changes to Mukilteo Blvd.); keep going up the hill, and take a left at the next light (Dogwood Drive). Our building is on the right side of the street, about 100 yards after the turn.   Nearest Bus Stop: Everett Transit - Routes 1, 2 & 23; stop is at Mukilteo Blvd. & Dogwood Drive (a.k.a. Olympic Blvd. on north side of Mukilteo Blvd. ), 3 minute walk


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

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