DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE YWCA.
Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
YWCA of Asheville is a nonprofit organization working to bridge gaps in education, health, childcare, and earning power for women and families in the Asheville region. The mission of the YWCA of Asheville is to eliminate racism; empower women; and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
YWCA’s Early Learning Program provides 5-star childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Our experienced and compassionate teachers not only provide exceptional care for your little ones, but they also prepare young children to succeed cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally. YWCA’s childcare center also offers NC Pre-K for qualifying families.
Title: ELP Volunteer
Reports to: ELP Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Enrich our Child Care participants with reading, storytelling and group enrichment experiences.
- Provide children with support and engaging activities.
- Provide positive reinforcement and promote healthy, non-violent behaviors
- Assist with crafts, games or free-play.
- Assist staff with snack time including prep, hand washing procedure and clean up.
- Communicate with other staff and volunteers regarding on-going facility, program, and client needs.
- Maintain organized and clean playroom and childcare areas
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
Commitment
- Volunteers are asked to commit 1-2 hours per week
- State background checks must be completed
- Applicants must pass a TB test or have a recent and cleared TB test ready to present
- Ability to complete state mandated training for childcare staff
In an effort to best support staff and build positive relationships with children, volunteers are asked to commit to at least 6 months of consistent hours.
All childcare volunteers:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Pass a required background check
- Have a current negative TB test
- Volunteers cannot be left alone with students at any time nor be counted in the staff to child ratio
- Schedule in advance with the teacher before showing up to volunteer.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: frequently required to move throughout the building, may occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects or boxes and participate in caring for children, including floor play, lifting, etc.
Times available:
Monday – Friday from 9am – 4:30pm
All volunteers will be subject to a background check. After responding to this posting, you will receive a separate application and further instructions from the YWCA.
To sign up for this volunteer project, simply
- click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from YWCA of Asheville
- and please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND
Why does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures. Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe. Click HERE for current NC safety guidelines. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.
