Volunteer Needs From: Volunteer West Michigan - Allegan, Kent, and Ottawa Counties

Childcare volunteers (1-2) will provide childcare for 1-5 children ages 6 months to 12 years while the Parent /Guardian is onsite at Women's Resource to attend a pre-planned program session (1-3 hours). 

The Parent/Guardian is required to remain on site at WRC for the duration of the service time and will be asked to assist if the child needs assistance to go to the bathroom, a diaper change is needed or if the child becomes upset and cannot be calmed.   

Childcare service is provided for specific WRC program session dates and times with Check-in upon arrival and Check-out when leaving.

Childcare volunteers must be skilled in interacting with and providing basic care to children of various ages and needs with the ability to watch over a child or group of children, maintaining safety, good order and keeping them entertained. Depending on the time of day and length of service, volunteers may distribute snacks. 

Child Care Volunteer scheduling will be determined based on volunteer availability and WRC programming requests. 

New Beginnings is a jail-based program providing workforce and life development services, mentoring, and support to women in the Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon County Jails.  The program's purpose is to reduce the likelihood that a woman will return to jail after release.  Mentor's play a critical role in helping women successfully reenter the community and avoid re-incarceration.  We offer extensive training for New Beginning's mentors, and ask for a one year commitment. 

Women’s Resource Center empowers women to become economically self-sufficient and improve their lives through employment, career development and personal growth.  We work with unemployed or underemployed women who want to find meaningful work to support themselves and their families.

In support of WRC’s workforce development programs, individuals and businesses in West Michigan donate gently worn, high quality professional clothing and accessories.

The Business Boutique provides (by appointment only) the opportunity for active program participants to shop (for free) for clothing and accessories that are appropriate for job interviewing. 

Boutique volunteers assist with receiving, sorting and organizing clothing donations, and for requested appointments, serve as personal shoppers helping individual participants find the right clothing for their situation. 

A volunteer application, screening interview and completion of a background check is required for all applicants. 

Currently all WRC staff, volunteers and visitors are required to wear a facemask and to observe health safety protocols while onsite.