CHILDREN'S PROGRAM VOLUNTEER
Company: Doorways
Location: Arlington
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
*Training classes run three times per year: Fall (Sep-Nov),
Winter (Jan-March) and Spring (April-June). Entrance into cohort is
first come-first serve.* Doorways is an Arlington-based non-profit
agency helping individuals and families create pathways out of
homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault leading to safe,
stable and empowered lives. We envision a community where all
people live free of violence and have safe and stable housing
regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, religious
beliefs, sexual orientation, abilities, language, or national
origin. We see a future without homelessness or domestic and sexual
violence. We are seeking individuals to act as Children's Program
Volunteer 3 hours per month (Two, 90-minute shifts on Mondays and
Wednesdays) in our Domestic Violence Safe House. Volunteers
interact with the children in our shelters by playing games,
helping with homework, and otherwise engaging in healthy and fun
activities that help the kids take their mind off their trauma. It
also allows caregivers to relax, do chores, or attend support
meetings on-site at the shelter. Bilingual volunteers
(English/Spanish) are especially welcome to apply. Volunteers must
complete 40 hours of training in person and submit background
checks. One year commitment required.
Keywords: Doorways, Potomac , CHILDREN'S PROGRAM VOLUNTEER, Other , Arlington, Maryland
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