Job Description
Childcare Volunteer
Mission Statement: Motivated by the love of Christ, we promote abundant life by providing holistic services to women and men affected by unplanned pregnancy.
Position title: Childcare Volunteer
Position type: Volunteer (2-3+ hours each week or every other week)
Department: Educational Services or Support Services
Reports to: Educational Services Associate
Basic Function of position: Childcare volunteers serve September-May, on their chosen day of the week, either every week or every other week, as their schedule allows. Childcare volunteers are never alone – at least two people will always be present, and volunteers work together to change diapers (or help with potty training), read a Bible story, rock babies, play and interact with children, and help the kids eat snacks and/or lunch. Light clean-up after the children are gone is also required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Relational
- Build relationships with clients during drop off
- Build trust of the parents and children
- Show the love of Christ to clients and pray for them
Logistical/Administrative
- Sign in and out in the Volunteer Hours binder
- Prepare the meal either at home or in Alpha’s full kitchen
- Be here at Alpha on the designated days and be ready to love the children in your care
- Be ready to read the provided Bible story to the children and play and interact with them
- Clean up after children leave
Available Serving Hours:
- Monday GED – 9:15-12:45 (Lunch provided)
- Tuesday Single Moms – 10:15-1:15 (Lunch provided)
- Every other Tuesday Grupo de Mamas Latinas – 10:45-12:15
- Wednesday GED – 9:15-12:45 (Lunch provided)
- Thursday ESL – 9:45-11:45 ($15 a hour- Thursdays only)
- Friday GED – 9:15-12:45 (Lunch provided)
- Friday Single Moms – 10:15-1:15 (Lunch provided)
Qualifications
- Ability to build relationships and play with children
- Knowledge of and enjoyment of taking care of children 0-5 years old
Volunteer Application Process
- If interested in this volunteer position, please contact Lauren Herlein, Community Engagement Manager, at 616.742.0242 x105 or lherlein@alphagrandrapids.org.
