VOLUNTEER - YGIG

Duties/Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with checking students in/out upon arrival/dismissal at the site.
  Assist with snack distribution and pre-programming activities (i.e. HW, free time activities, etc.).
• Assist with monitoring, supervising, and/or chaperoning students before, during, and after onsite/offsite programs to ensure safety and maintain appropriate behavior.
• Apply age-appropriate behavior-management techniques/guidance and alert Youth Coordinators and/or the Site Director of excessive behavior problems.
• Provide positive guidance, role modeling, and daily support for the students, displaying emotional maturity and stability at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with children, parents, Site Director, Coordinators, Y staff, other volunteers, etc.
• Inform/alert Site Director or Youth Coordinators of any incident that is out of the ordinary and may require immediate attention or intervention.
• Participate (as needed) in meetings/trainings with Site Director and Youth Coordinators to discuss details specific to the program or site, demonstrating teamwork and cooperation.
• Assist with daily program facilitation and facility cleanliness according to Y-GIG guidelines/standards.

• Adhere to the Y-GIG policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, and regulations.

• Adhere to YMCA Child Protection Policy.

• Perform other duties assigned by the supervising staff.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older (At least a Freshman or College-aged).
• Must be able to become First Aid/CPR certified (as needed).
• Must pass a background check.
• Experience working with youth in some capacity (preferred-preferably middle school aged).
• Experience working with diverse populations (preferred).
• Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting care, honesty, respect, and responsibility with staff and program participants.

• Must be child and safety-oriented, a good communicator, reliable, patient, punctual, dependable, flexible, and responsible.

Additional Details:

• Must be able to report to the Foundation YMCA by 3:30 pm to prepare for student arrival. Middle schools dismiss at 3:30 pm; buses should begin arriving by 3:45.
• Approximately 3 hours per day (15 hours per week). Monday-Friday; unless Wilson County Schools are closed.

• Hours: 3:00-6:00 or 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 pm (preferred

• Must complete online Praesidium training for Preventing Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations within 30 days.