- WHO
We need volunteers!
Kind
Love kids
Reliable
16 or older(unless with a parent)
Desire to make a difference
- WHY
OPPORTUNITIES
There are several opportunities for volunteers, both in the classrooms and behind the scenes.
Volunteers help in many capacities here, such as serving on the Board of Trustees, conducting and helping with our fundraising events, and working on a myriad of special projects.
Additionally, we have volunteers helping in the classrooms, supplying extra helping hands on a regular and ongoing basis.
BENEFITS
Did you know that there are many scientifically proven benefits of volunteering?
It’s true! Benefits that include improved mental, emotional, and physical health make volunteering a great idea!
COMMUNITY
At Crossroads Center for Children, we recognize that volunteers are an integral part of connecting our school to the community.
We are grateful for the many college students, family members, and other members of the larger community who offer their time to benefit our program.
- HOW
Start the process by sending this completed application form OR your resume in a simple email expressing your interest! Form_Volunteer-Application
Vickir@crossroadcenter.org
1. Applicants are invited for an interview where we talk about fitting your interests and our needs together.
2. Following that meeting, depending upon level of volunteering, applicants provide applicable paperwork and other requirements such as 3 recommendations, TB testing, and a physical, fingerprinting, some training components, and a background check.
* Volunteers will not be permitted to begin service until all required pieces are submitted and approved.
- WHAT
VOLUNTEERING/ INTERNING WITH STUDENTS
To protect our body of students, staff, and volunteers, we follow a structured process with our potential volunteers that adheres carefully to O.C.F.S. (New York State Office of Children and Family Services) and N.Y.S.E.D. (New York State Education Department) regulations, and helps us to develop a volunteer program that can best serve our students.
High student contact volunteers:
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With students:High student contact. Under supervision of staff. Flexible timing within school week.
- Classroom Helper – Assist in supervision and implementation of classroom activities in one classroom. Weekly or more.
- Lunch Helper – 11:00 – 12:30 assist in the supervision of lunches in classrooms. Weekly or more.
- Activity Leaders–
- Healthy Food Program – Coordinate a food prep and nutrition activity and run in classrooms. Assist with food ordering. Weekly or more.
- Music – Plan a music activity and run in classrooms. Weekly or more.
- P.E. – Plan a physical education activity and run in gym or outside, with classrooms. Weekly or more.
- Library – Select books in our library and read to classes. Straighten room. Weekly or more.
VOLUNTEERING BEHIND THE SCENES
Volunteers who are not interacting with students can also be a wonderful support at Crossroads. Your skills in technology, organizing, cleaning, making materials, and even gardening and raking can be a blessing here if you have just a little time on an ongoing basis. The process for getting started is similar to the one above. Please send your resume or use the application form on this page.
Low student contact needs:
Behind the scenes: No student contact. Under supervision of staff. Flexible timing within school week.
- Preppers – Help teachers, therapists, administrators with laminating, copying, cutting, shredding, materials set up and filing. Weekly or more.
- Gardeners – Help our classrooms maintain 3 raised garden beds with planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting. Weekly or more. Seasonal.
- Handi-person – Put up shelves, bulletin boards, and other things as needed. Occasional.
- Landscaping / Grounds – Mowing in courtyard, mowing in playground, weed control on nature trail. Weekly or more. Seasonal.
- Development Aide – Help with fundraising, donations and donor data base, volunteer programs, and communications. Weekly or more.