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Location: Anna Marie’s shelter for battered women and children in St. Cloud, MN

Supervisor: Beth P., Child/Youth Advocate

Phone: (320)253-6900

Population volunteer will work with: Children residing at Anna Marie’s shelter or who come to our Children’s Program while their mother is receiving services

Description:

Could you come once a week to play with, tutor, and help care for children who live at Anna Marie's shelter? Girls and boys, age birth to 17, find safety, shelter, and caring under our roof. Our Children's Program needs Child Mentors to spend time with the children, letting them know they are worthwhile, helping them to heal, and teaching them how to treat themselves and each other. We have a great playroom and two play yards, games, books, arts and crafts, and so much more. Help us provide care for the children, alongside staff, while their mothers go to court, appointments, work, school, or attend education and support groups.

Responsibilities:

  • Be actively involved in providing supervision, recreation, and care for children staying at the shelter
  • Provide support, understanding, and a positive role model for children
  • Implement recreational activities for children of all ages
  • Keep information regarding shelter location and clients confidential
  • Practice positive behavioral management techniques
  • Act as a liaison between mothers and the Children’s and Women’s program services
  • Arrive on time for shift commitments
  • Log hours in the Volunteer Log Book at the front desk
  • Wear your name tag during the shift
  • If you cannot make a shift commitment, call the Children’s Program staff as soon as possible

Qualifications:

  • Patience
  • Strong interest in the growth and development of children
  • Ability to work with people from diverse racial, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Healthy, non-violent lifestyle
  • Knowledge of effective parenting skills
  • Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries

Time commitment: 3 months, minimum one two-hour shift per week.

Training: Anna Marie’s Agency Orientation (3 hours) and Child Mentor Training (1.5 hours)

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