YWCA Volunteer Opportunities

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1 Board of Directors Teresa Rosengarten President Lisa Cribben Vice President Jill Pruski Treasurer Patricia Sandoz Secretary Inga Arendt Rebecca Baer-Redling Sheila Burke Lana Dose Annie Eiden Gina Evans Sandra Ganoni Gail Garrity-Reed Joan Kinate Eileen Littig Lisa Maas Pamela MacMullen Sr. Melanie Maczka Gail McNutt Jane Sonetti Nancy Watts Kathy A. Hinkfuss, CEO, Ex Officio Advisory Council Rick Baer Richard Blahnik Philip Hendrickson Denis Hogan Paul Kendle Irene Kiefer Billie Daniell Kress Carl Kuehne Mac LaForce Jane Laird Robert Laird Therese Pandl Patty Payette Marti Spittell Ziegelbauer Gail Underwood Larry Weyers YWCA Green Bay - De Pere 230 S. Madison St. Green Bay, WI Korissa Diehl Phone: ext kdiehl@ywcagreenbay.org Website: YWCA Volunteer Opportunities YWCA Before School or After School Program Volunteer The YWCA's After School Program serves Kindergarten through Fifth grade before and after school hours. The program aims to improve school performance, build self-esteem and self-respect, and establish wholesome relationships. Assisting children with homework Leading team building activities with the children Play games with the children One-on-one mentoring Available Program Hours: Monday Friday 6:30-8:00am & 2:45 to 6:00pm Background check A non-judgmental, positive attitude YWCA Women s Closet Volunteer Established in 1993, the YWCA Women's Closet provides free work-appropriate clothing for low-income women who are in need. Gently used clothing is donated from local community members and then offered to women in need. The goal of the program is to prepare women for employment and boost their self-esteem by helping them "dress for success." To greet and welcome members. Check in members and record their visit Sort through clothing, hang and organize Count clothing and check costumer out To sort through clothing Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Hours of Operation: Tues, 1-4pm; Wednesday 3-6pm and Thursday 4-7pm YWCA Women s Empowerment Mentor Volunteer green bay - de pere 1 Last Updated 7/8/14 S Drive/Volunteer Program/Position Descriptions/Volunteer Opportunities

2 The YWCA s Women s Empowerment Center provides assistance to women who are seeking employment or advancing in their careers. The Center provides training and carries out a mentoring program to women in the community seeking a sustainable career. Volunteer mentors are matched up with women in need of goal or job assistance. Resume Development Mock Interviews Computer Training Online Job Search One-on-one goal setting Networking Assistance finding community resources Researching secondary education. Monday-Friday 9am-8pm Background Check required, successful and satisfied in a current or past career, higher education YWCA Women s Empowerment Lunch & Learn/Presenter Volunteer The YWCA s Women s Empowerment Center provides monthly training sessions to women in the community seeking career information. Those in the community schedule a training date to train on their expertise. The training is typically 45 minutes to an hour long and open to scheduling dates and time throughout the month. Topics could include but not limited to: Resume Development Interview Skills Computer Training Credit Reporting One-on-one goal setting Networking Community resources Secondary education information Nutrition Stress Relief Monday-Friday 9am-8pm TechGYRLS 2

3 TechGYRLS is an program designed to nurture STEM areas (science, technology, engineering and math) in girls in grades four through eight. The program, which has a special focus on at-risk and lowincome girls, is typically held for 90 minutes after school time. Four sessions are offered throughout the school year. Each session is one day per week for eight weeks. A TechGYRLS Summer Camp is also held. The TechGYRLS program is designed to encourage girls to be successful in the STEM areas while developing skills that transition into other school areas. Go to an assigned school and help teach a group of low income girls the pre set-up curriculum (supply pick up at the YWCA) Connect and be good role models for young girls Talk of career paths beyond high school Teach science, technology, engineering and math After school hours from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Monday-Friday Have a love for STEM and children Able to drive or arrange transportation Dependable, shows up on time Maintenance Volunteers Our maintenance staff assists in keeping the facility and equipment well maintained and "as new" as possible. It s our goal to help the leading staff member on given tasks around the building and maintain and positive clean looking environment. This could be, but not limited to indoor or outdoor care, plumbing or electrical, painting or moving equipment. Cleaning rooms, floors, equipment and toys are part of the maintenance tasks. To greet and welcome members To perform maintenance duties such as, but not limited to: o Dry/Wet Mop o Vacuum o Empty Garbage-Recyclables o Washing Dishes & Windows o Refill Dispensers o Lawn/grounds o Pool decks/showers o Observation Deck 3

4 We are open from 6:30am to 8:00pm, times may vary according to needs. We are flexible and willingly to accommodate hours. Maintenance or cleaning experience Willingness to learn, contribute and work as part of a team Criminal Reference Check 18 years of age or older Able to lift and bend Childcare Volunteer The YWCA Child Care and Learning Center offers state licensed care for children ages 6 weeks to 4K in a family-like atmosphere. The YWCA believes that a child's early years play a critical part in his or her overall development. Daily lessons are carefully planned to provide an environment for children to develop and learn through creative play, age-appropriate materials, and teacher support and guidance. Provide childcare and support the implementation of structured children s activities for all participating children, primarily ages 0 to 4. Notify staff of any special needs or concerns regarding a child or family, and work with staff to ensure that the child and/or family receives the resources necessary. Assist staff with both long and short term activities in accordance with the curriculum Hours of operation are from 6:30am to 6:00pm. We are open to the times of volunteering between those hours Background Check required Fitness / Pool Volunteers Our fitness department contributes to the wellbeing of YWCA members by leading them through safe and productive exercises in a fitness class. This can include swimming, yoga, dance, gymnastics and other fitness activities. Volunteers can help people grow in many ways that are consistent with the YWCA s mission of building body, mind and spirit. To greet and welcome members. To lead a fitness class following National YWCA guidelines. To maintain YWCA recognized fitness instructor certification. To be in YWCA program dress code. : Open the YWCA is open from 6:30am to 8:00pm. Times and the needs of classes may change. YWCA Fitness Instructor certification or other recognized accreditation. Leadership experience Criminal Reference Check 4

5 18 years of age or older / unless preapproved by the director Excellent physical fitness level necessary to fulfill fitness class leadership role. Member Service Desk Member Services is the first thing costumers see when walking into the YWCA. We assist in providing excellent customer service to YWCA members by being a source of information and help. Volunteers can help people grow in many ways that are consistent with the YWCA s mission of building body, mind and spirit. To greet and welcome members. To provide Program and Membership Information. To respond to members concerns in a positive and supportive manner. To assist in maintaining a clean facility. To be in YWCA Membership service dress code. Answer phones and take messages 8am-8pm Mon-Fri 7am-11am Saturday Excellent people skills and service orientation Criminal Reference Check 18 years of age or older Experience with computers and answering phones IT Department Volunteers An IT technician is a computer science professional who installs and removes software from computer systems and networks, diagnoses and repairs technical issues and plans, designs, implements and administers user networks for companies. Fix / set up computers Update software information Create new and easy processes for staff regarding computer maintenance Hooking up equipment for room to room The YWCA is open from 6:00am to 8:00pm, we are open to a flexible schedule IT Experience Great costumer service skills The ability to multitask Have a degree or certificate in related area 5

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