Opportunity Details
Children's Home Society Therapeutic Foster Care Childcare Volunteer
Children’s Home Society (CHS)
Therapeutic Foster Care Childcare Volunteer
Individual Volunteer Position Description
Position Therapeutic Foster Care Childcare Volunteer (TFC Childcare Volunteer)
Purpose This adult will serve as a positive role model to children and support staff in providing childcare to TFC children and other children living in the TFC households while the parents attend trainings hosted by Children’s Home Society.
Qualifications
This individual must be:
- an adult of good character
- dependable and dedicated to the volunteer program
- flexible schedule and willing to work with little supervision
- have good communication skills
- have the ability to work well with children and adults
- have the ability and knowledge to supervise children with mild to moderate behavior issues
- must be 21 years of age & complete/pass background screening and required training requirements
- Please note: This volunteer position will require at least 10 hours of initial, specialized training concerning supervision of children with mild to moderate behavior issues.
- During volunteer hours, this volunteer will remain with children on Children’s Home Society property at all times.
- The ability and desire to occasionally plan a craft, game, activity … is a plus.
Time Commitment The TFC Childcare Provider Volunteer will be available for all 10 or more required hours of TFC Childcare Training. Once approved, the volunteer will provide childcare 1-2 times per month for 10 months a year. General time frame will be 5:00pm – 8:00pm for weekday trainings and occasional Saturday mornings. (Generally 3-6 hours per month) TFC childcare volunteers will be notified of upcoming trainings at least one month in advance.
Supervisors CBS Operations Director and TFC Staff / Volunteer Coordinator
Responsibilities Summary:
- Attend/complete required trainings with a certified trainer/ CHS staff person
- Provide care to a variety of ages of children served by TFC and other children who live in the homes of TFC families while parents attend trainings hosted by Children’s Home Society.
- Attend to children’s needs including changing diapers, helping serve meals, hosting activities etc.
- Help the certified CHS staff member enforce the rules including property and personal boundaries.
- Promptly inform certified CHS staff member about any issues that may arise.
- Be an active participant in activities, games, etc. with the children.
Worksite
Children’s Home Society- Black Hills Community Based Service Location (1330 Jolly Lane, Rapid City, SD 57703)
To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call 605-343-2811 Ext 19
Age Minimum (with Adult): 21+, Minimum Age:21+
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