Volunteer Posting for Woodland SUN

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

SUN Community Schools are school-based delivery sites, which provide a comprehensive set of services including educational, enrichment, recreational, social and health services. Woodland Elementary is looking for dedicated volunteers to work with students during our fall programing. Come be a part of a team working with students grades 1-5 achieve academic success and participate in enrichment opportunities.

VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in teaching or lead a classroom in an enrichment activity such as art, science, movement, etc.
  • Assist in monitoring transitions, recess, and lunch times

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:

  • English – bilingual Spanish preferred

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (OPTIONAL BUT PREFERRED):

  • Interested in developing, implementing, and facilitating classes for youth.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated consistency in following instructions and implementing strategies
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptive

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • May require lifting and moving boxes and other items as needed (twist, bend, reach, carry items up to 20 lbs. and think strategically about how to properly move heavy items)
  • Crawl or lie on floor or grass as appropriate for youth-centered activities
  • Move rapidly from extreme positions, i.e. sudden standing from floor

TIME REQUIREMENT:

  • Mondays –Thursdays 2:00pm- 6:00pm Starting mid October (additional terms to follow)
  • Must commit to at least one day per week for full time period or 2 days per week for 2.5 hour minimum

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

  • Undergo and pass a criminal background check
  • Reliable transportation to school site.