There are different ways that you can volunteer at Exceptional Care for Children...
Livingroom Volunteers visit to serve as positive companions and to play with the children in our Living Room settings. Activities could include reading, puzzles, blocks, dolls/action figures, arts and crafts, rocking babies, watching tv/movies, dress-up.
Volunteer slots are available week day evenings & weekends. Minimum requirement is a half an hour, monthly.
Play Therapy Volunteers visit to serve as positive companions and assist staff with running structured and free play activities, as well as helping with various other tasks, in the play room. Other tasks could include organizing & cleaning toys, filing, prepping items for art projects, and more.
Volunteer slots available Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. Minimum requirement is one 45 minute - 1.5 hour shift, monthly.
Classroom Volunteers assist teachers and para-professionals with encouraging participation in classroom activities, awe well as helping with various other tasks, in the classroom. Other tasks could include organizing supplies, prepping items for bulletin boards, etc.
Volunteers may visit any day school is in session Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM (Monday-Thursday over the Summer). Minimum requirement is one 45 minute - 1.5 hour shift, monthly.
One-time Activity & Entertainment Volunteers visit to lead an activity with a group of ECC children or provide an experience at a special event. Activities can range from arts and crafts, dance recitals, musical entertainment, magic, face painting etc. The possibilities are endless!
Volunteers shifts vary throughout the year, and are typically reserved for special events and school breaks.
Getting Started!
Volunteers must be Kindergarten age and older. All volunteers younger than 16 must volunteer along side a parent or guardian.
Sign up for orientation here: www.calendly.com/ECCvolunteers/Orientation
