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VOA Oregon: Support children in trauma-informed nursery
Posted by hannah.cherry
Support children in trauma-informed nursery.
VOA Oregon, in partnership with Providence’s My Little Waiting Room, provides drop-in childcare centers which are free, licensed, respite care for children up to age 12 while families access services for medical, legal, or domestic violence crises. We have locations at Providence Portland, Providence St. Vincent, and Gateway Domestic Violence Resources Center.
Our Trauma-Informed Child Interventionist volunteers engage in safe and fun activities like free play, arts and crafts, story time and more. Volunteers learn about child development and crisis intervention and form a special bond with children. You can participate in established activities or try your hand at curriculum development. This program has something new every day as you meet new children and clients, and get to know recurring visitors, as well.
Shifts are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm. Volunteers commit to a weekly shift for 3-4 hours for a minimum of 3 months.
Contact Information
Kelsey Stark, Volunteer Services Manager
503-595-2009
voaor.org
About the Organization
Our Mission: To change lives by promoting self-determination, building strong communities and standing for social justice.
From at-risk youth to victims of domestic violence, recovering addicts and the frail elderly, Volunteers of America Oregon provides a range of supportive and empowering services to our area’s most vulnerable populations – and works with them to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.