The Turnbull Child Development Center provides nurturing, high quality early childhood development and care.
This volunteer position ROCKS! RSVP Infant Companions spend special time with infants by rocking, reading and interacting one-on-one.
The infant room is fully staffed with dedicated teachers who supervise and take care of all the basic needs (read: they change the diapers). The volunteer’s role is to supplement that care by spreading a little extra joy through their interactions with the infants.
Studies show that positive, one-on-one social interaction contributes to infant brain, physical and language development and helps them build trust and confidence. You are a part of that healthy development! (and it’s good for YOU, too)
Duties:
● Interact with infants by rocking, reading and talking with them
● Practice safe sleep methods by placing infants on their backs to sleep
● Protect the privacy and confidentiality cof infants and their families
Skills required:
● Must be 55 years of age or better.
● Relate well to staff, volunteers and infants and work with a team approach.
● Ability to lift to 20 pounds.
Amount of Time: 2 hours, varies – we will work with your schedule
Time of Day: As available during daycare hours, Monday through Friday
Supervised by: Volunteers will be directly supervised Classroom Teachers/Director.
Benefits:
● Opportunity to be a part of the Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of East Mills’ mission to meet the needs of families by providing reliable, high-quality childcare that empowers the whole child in a safe, enriching, inclusive environment.
● Become a trusted adult in the lives’ our next generation
● Develop lasting relationships with other volunteers and staff.
● Supplemental life and accident insurance while volunteering (see brochure)
