Kids Community Center Assistant

YWCA Aunt Bette's Place community center in Lynnwood is open to children between the ages of 5-17 years living in YWCA’s housing programs. The centers goal is to empower children year round by providing them a safe space to gather, homework help during the school year, and activities to keep them engaged during the summer.

As A Volunteer You will:

• Lead and supervise center activities such as reading, games, arts and crafts
• Assist kids with homework help
• Assist and monitor kids in the tech center
• Help staff keep the center clean
• Provide support to staff and children during center events

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Cultural competency a must
• Experience working with children
• Ability to give clear directions
• Clear sense of boundaries
• Engaging and outgoing personality
• Patience
• Technology/computer skills for the Tech Lab
• Enjoy arts and crafts and games
• Ability to explain concepts using multiple methods and offer encouragement
• Skills and knowledge in reading, writing, math or science
• Minimum of one weekly commitment for 3 hours or more

Aunt Bette's Place hours of operation are 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Volunteer are expected to commit to at least one 3-4 hour shift per week.

The volunteer onboarding process includes applying, signing our confidentiality forms, a background screen, virtual interview, phone screen or in-person interview by center staff, and new volunteer orientation.