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Positions & Descriptions
Volutneer
School year Volunteer positions
(3-20 hours per week)
Volunteers provide one-on-one attention to an individual child or work with small groups of children. Other duties may include preparing a snack, playing a game indoors or outdoors, tutoring or assisting with homework or working on 4-H projects. Exact duties will vary according to program or site needs. Other responsibilities may include:
- Sitting at a table with a small group of children and joining their activity
- Listening to children talk about what they like
- Reading a story to a small group
- Playing a board game
- Leading a song that you know
- Sharing a hobby or a life skill that you have
- Seeking out a quiet child to talk with
- Helping a child who has difficulties participating in activities
Probationary Period for Volunteer positions:
Length of volunteer service
Requirements of the position:
An interest in working with children in a recreational, informally educational setting. Must be 13 years of age or older.
Compensation and Benefits:
Personal satisfaction from developing relationships with children, plus the knowledge that you have done a valuable community service.
The Volunteer position reports to the Site Supervisor assigned to the site where the Volunteer is working.
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