What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer in the Crisis Respite Nursery position at Family Haven?
Our Crisis Respite Nursery provides a safe place for children ages newborn to 11 years old. Families use the nursery for a crisis such as a medical emergency, death of a family member, a mental health crisis, or if a child is at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect, or trauma. The nursery is most often used for respite reasons (a break). This includes a parent or guardian needing to attend a therapy appointment, support group, court hearing, doctor appointment, or a job certification class or interview--or just feeling stressed and needing a break.
Once the children enter the nursery, we want them to feel safe and simply play and be a kid. As a volunteer, your main responsibility is spending one-on-one time with the children. We expect you to play with them and have fun with them.
WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?
Volunteers choose a shift during the nursery's open hours:
MON-THUR 9 am to 9 pm
FRI 9 am to 5 pm
You must commit to volunteering a minimum of 40 hours. Depending on your availability, this minimum requirement can be done within 5-6 months, but we would greatly appreciate volunteers who are able to help longer periods of time.