Join the Circles Community Team to help end poverty

What is Circles?

Circles is an effective poverty reduction initiative that revolves around building intentional relationships across income lines. Almost 80 communities in the United States and Canada use Circles because the results are so encouraging. After 18 months, participants achieve an average 71% increase in their income. Circles participants are called Circle Leaders because they lead themselves out of poverty. Each Circle Leader is matched with two Allies, middle- and upper-income volunteers who help Circle Leaders use their unique gifts and skills to reach their personal and financial goals. Social capital is often the missing link between short-term relief and long-term stability. Many who live in poverty are hardworking and motivated, so when two Allies join them, advice is offered, social networks are shared, and the obstacles that keep people in poverty start to disappear.

One of the goals of the Circles Community Team is to coordinate and provide children's programming while parents are engaging with their Allies during weekly meetings. We are looking for volunteers that are good with children and able to help Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. Childcare will be from 6:30-8pm.

Skills: leadership (ability to organize, encourage and appreciate a group of volunteers), ability to

delegate tasks, strong communication skills, a love for children.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must consent to and pass an FBI and/or state background check.
• Must read, sign and follow childcare policies and procedures and confidentiality policies.
• Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred:

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with children
• Experience working with youth or families, preferably low-income or high risk
• Adult and child CPR and First Aid certifications

Volunteers will work with the Team Chair to ensure that children are actively engaged and cared for in a fun, safe environment.

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 5
• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• No Donation