Volunteer Opportunities at
Southside Family Nurturing Center
We are always looking for volunteers to help either in our programs working with parents and children, or with one-time building related projects. We welcome individuals or groups of volunteers, depending on the project. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Barb Olson via email or call 612-721-2762. Thanks!
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
Latino Family Night Assistant: work with client families during this monthly recreational event doing art or other projects, assist with meals, and help clean up. Spanish proficiency is required as this is a Spanish-only event. Latino Family Nights take place once a month on Monday evenings from 5-8pm.
Latino Family Night Cook: cook meals for approximately 30 client parents and children and help with clean up during this monthly recreational event for Latino families in our program. Spanish language skills are helpful, but not required. Latino Family Nights take place once a month on Monday evenings from 5-8pm.
Family Night Kids Group Assistant: work with children to do activities, such as craft or other projects, in the Baby, Toddler, Preschool/School Age or Teens group during this weekly Family event. Family Nights take place on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm October-May.
Summer Toddler Class Assistant: assist teachers with toddlers in the classroom, at the park, and on field trips. Summer Toddler classes emphasize recreation and take place from 8:30-11:30am and 12:30-3:30pm Monday-Thursday, from June until mid-August. Some experience with toddlers is helpful.
One-time projects:
OT/Speech Therapy Room Clean-up and Prep: help to clean, organize and wash toys in the therapy room.
Classroom and Basement Clean-up: help do a thorough cleaning of the toys, mats, riding equipment and bikes used in the classrooms and indoor gym.
Outdoor Spring Clean-up: help clean-up and prepare our garden and outdoor areas around the building.
Indoor and Outdoor Painting projects: we have lots of small painting projects both outside and inside the building that would be great for a group of volunteers!
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