Job Title | Responsibilities | Goal of Volunteer Work | Time Requirements | Qualifications |
Arts and Crafts Volunteer | Teach arts and crafts: painting, string art, macramé, clay, paper art, tie dye, assorted weaving, leather craft, silk screening, etc. | Build self-esteem and sense of accomplishment in children; give usual schedule a change and boost. | 1 year commitment
2 hours/week
evenings or weekends | Arts and crafts skills, patience and the ability to instruct |
Clerical Aide | Assist with clerical duties in Administrative Center School Office and Development Office | Help staff complete daily administration duties. | 1 year commitment
2-3 hours per week
8:30-3:30 weekdays
| Skills in office procedures, machines and phone |
Cottage Aide | Read stories at bedtime, play board games, present fun activity, cooking classes, etc. | Give children positive attention and a break from their routine. Help them build trust in adults. | 1 year commitment
evenings or weekends
2 hours/ week | Creative skills in presenting projects and activities for children |
Life Skills
Instructor | Instruct children in basic everyday living skills: cooking, sewing, money management, household repairs, gardening, etc. | Prepare children for adult living and teach responsibilities in independent living conditions. | 1 year commitment
evenings or weekends
2 hours/ week | Skilled in subject being taught |
Mini-Course Teacher | Support staff; plan and teach special interest course to broaden students scope of life experiences | Stimulate child to learn. Assist teachers. | Summer school only:
6 weeks
2 hours/day | Knowledge of Special Education criteria and life experiences to share |
Nurse Assistant | Assist with records and insurance claim forms. Eye tests, etc. for children. | Assist nursing staff. | 1 year commitment 2 hours/week minimum | Registered Nurse or LPN with malpractice insurance |
Teacher's Aide/ Tutor Support | Special Ed staff. Tutoring individual students, grading assignments; help plan
special projects. | Assist staff. Assist child in learning. | 1 year commitment 2 hours/week 9am-3pm weekdays | Ability to work as part of a team and ability to tutor and teach
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