Family Service Volunteer Program


Job Title: Family-Centered Support Volunteer
Program Area: Welcome Baby
Supervision By: Sherri Beldin, Family Support Specialist

General Description:

Family Centered Support Volunteers are responsible for assisting parents who are experiencing stress in their lives. Family Service utilizes our volunteers to provide support and encouragement to families in an effort to involve the community in reducing risk factors, which may contribute to child abuse and neglect.

Family Centered Support Volunteers must meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must complete 6 hours of pre-service training
• Make a 6-month commitment to the program

Specific Tasks:

• Develop a friendship with assigned parent. Provide support, guidance and role modeling to that specific individual. One hour of contact per week is recommended. Phone calls between visits are always appreciated.
• Be part of any team working with the family.
• Maintain contact with program staff at Family Service.
• Maintain documentation of visits and provide Family Service with monthly summaries of contact hours.
• Engage is activities sponsored or recommended by Family Service.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to act independently as a supportive role model.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for parents and children.
• Ability to follow licensing rules and regulations as provided by Family Service.

Time Required:

• Two-hour new volunteer agency orientation (pre-service)
• Four-hour- Family Centered Support Training (pre-service)
• Minimum of one hour of client contact monthly.

See Responsibilities Contract