Youth Program Volunteer- Maple Valley

YWCA's Passage Point in Maple Valley is a supportive residential community that helps parents facing homelessness after incarceration reunite with their children. The children's program serves resident children between the ages of 5-17. The program 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.

The children's program at Passage Point generally operates from 3pm to 6pm on weekdays with some exceptions. Volunteer are expected to commit to at least one 3 hour shift per week.

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 (back to school BBQ, Scary Hall, Holiday 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 for homework help
• Minimum of one weekly commitment for 3 hours or more

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.