After School Volunteer - Naomi Family Program

Time:

Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Commitment:

Once a week, biweekly, for 6 months

Site Supervisor:

Naomi Family Program Staff

PURPOSE:

Naomi Family Program (NFP) houses women and women with children (usually ages 10 and younger). Monday and Wednesday afternoons we have time for children to work on their homework and in particularly their reading. We are looking for volunteers to support our children through academic growth and play.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

1. Read with children, encouraging them to improve their literacy skills
2. Help children with their homework
3. Play with children who don’t have homework once they’re done reading for the day

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Pass a background check (paid and provided by Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities)
2. Experience with children and women who have experienced trauma
3. Ability to read and speak English
4. Ability to help with other primary school subjects
5. Pass a background check provided by UGMTC

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• This is a sitting and standing role in a home shelter environment

TRAINING:

• Orientation and training is provided by NFP staff
• More training opportunities may be provided in the future

HOW TO APPLY:

• Create a volunteer profile
• Contact Volunteer Services at volunteers@ugmtc.org