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Childcare Volunteer
Descripción
Descripción
Volunteer Job Description: Childcare Volunteer
Position Overview
Childcare Volunteers support mothers at Lydia’s House of Hope by providing safe, attentive, and engaging care for their children during scheduled programs. Volunteers help create a positive and welcoming environment where children can play, learn, and feel secure.
All volunteers 16 years or older must complete a background check prior to volunteering.
Volunteer Schedule
- Fridays: 5:30–6:15 PM
- Saturdays: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Each month, volunteers will receive a text message with childcare needs for the upcoming month. Volunteers may choose the dates and times they are available to serve.
Responsibilities
Childcare Volunteers are expected to:
- Arrive 5 minutes early to your scheduled shift.
- Dress in comfortable, appropriate clothing suitable for childcare.
- Bring a lunch for Saturday shifts.
- Keep children safe at all times—maintain constant supervision.
- Actively engage with each child through play and interaction.
- Come prepared with a plan for activities during your shift.
- Have fun—play games, sing songs, imagine, color, and explore creativity.
- Clean up the playroom before leaving.
- If a child is acting up at the playground, a staff member or volunteer will walk the child home so the mother can handle discipline.
Please Do Not
Childcare Volunteers should not:
- Wear revealing clothing (use the 4 B’s guideline: no boobs, belly, butt, or backs showing).
- Use your phone or take photos during your shift.
- Discipline a child—this is always the parent’s responsibility.
- Use inappropriate language, including swearing.
- Smoke or vape anywhere on the property.
- Bring food or drinks into the playroom—water only is permitted.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel last minute, please call: 603-692-3100, Ext. 7
Ubicación
Lydia's House of Hope
¿Cómo llegar?
Parking is in front of the house on Grand Street.
Cómo participar como voluntario(a) en esta oportunidad
How to Become a Childcare Volunteer
We are so glad you’re interested in supporting mothers and children at Lydia’s House of Hope! Follow these steps to get started as a Childcare Volunteer:
Complete Required Forms
- Fill out the Volunteer Application.
- Sign the Policies / Waiver form.
These forms ensure we have all the information we need to keep everyone safe and informed.
Complete a Background Check
- All volunteers 16 years and older must undergo a background check prior to volunteering.
- Instructions and forms for the background check will be provided after you submit your volunteer application.
Review and Agree to the Job Description
- Carefully read the Childcare Volunteer Job Description.
- Make sure you understand the responsibilities, schedule, and guidelines before committing.
- You must agree to the expectations outlined, including supervision, safety, and interaction with children.
Sign Up for a Volunteer Date
- Each month, volunteers receive a text message with available childcare shifts.
- Fridays: 5:30–6:15 PM
- Saturdays: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Choose the date(s) and time(s) that work best for you and sign up to serve.
