At Family Enhancement, child care volunteers provide a safe, stimulating and warm environment for young children while we facilitate active-learning opportunities for parents and children alike. Volunteers should enjoy spending time with children and should be able to attend to the diverse needs of many children of varying ages. Volunteers are expected to be active playing with children, reading, or assisting with an activity. Taking advantage of structured games and learning opportunities in every day play has been proven to have a significant impact on early childhood cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Volunteers are a vital part of Family Enhancement and are key in assisting us in providing these services. Many volunteers find their work to be positive, rewarding and fulfilling experiences.

Volunteers are encouraged to commit to an extended period of time (preferrably a minimum of 6 months) with our agency as the children can get attached and it is important to us that these established relationships are maintained and fostered as much as possible. Training is provided to ensure high-quality childcare and support for our participants.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Family Enhancement

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Children (5-12) Low-income / Poverty Families / Parents Minorities Infants / Preschoolers (0-4)

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Families Young Adults (18-25)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings One-Time Monthly Weekdays Occasional Weekly

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Children & Youth Literacy Education & Technology Tutoring

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Child Care Teaching Mentoring Tutoring Reading Writing / Editing

Contact Person:
Amy Bartelt, Volunteer Coordinator, (608) 241-5150, (email)

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Address:

2120 Fordem Avenue, Suite 210 Madison, WI 53704 (See a map)

Directions:

From the east side, take East Washington towards the capital. Turn right onto First Avenue. Turn left onto Johnson Street. Turn right onto Fordem Avenue. From the west side, take East Johnson and turn right onto Fordem Avenue. Our programs are provided at numerous sites around the city of Madison. Call for more information.   Nearest Bus Stop: routes 2 and 28, 1-3 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.familyenhancement.org

Additional Information

Is this an opportunity for youth to volunteer?
	Yes
If yes, what is the minimum age allowed?
	16
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No