Opportunity Details
Saint Louis Crisis Nursery - Sharing & Sorting Program Volunteers
The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery's Sharing & Sorting Program provides life's basic necessities to children and families in need - food, formula, diapers, blankets, warm clothing, hygiene items and more. As a Sharing & Sorting Program Volunteer, you'll be making a difference in the lives of children whose families don't have the resources to provide for these basic needs.
Description of Position
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Pack bags of diapers to send home with our babies
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Assemble bags of food for families who don't have enough to eat
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Match outfits to fill our children's dressers
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Sort and organize donations to ensure children staying at the Nursery have what they need
Knowledge, Skills or Attributes Needed
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Excellent organizational skills
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Decision-making capabilities
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Ability to safely lift and carry donations (i.e. box of clothing, a bag of toys, a box of food, etc.)
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Ability to work independently
Days & Times Needed
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Any day (including weekends) between 8am-6pm. Minimum commitment of one 2-hour shift per week is required for individual volunteers.
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Volunteer groups can be scheduled for a one-time volunteer opportunity.
Position Requirements*
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Completion of our Volunteer Packet, which includes an application, medical form completed by your doctor, state background checks and a fingerprint-based background check ($40).
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Attend a Volunteer Orientation after completion of Volunteer Packet and acceptance as a Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Volunteer.
*If you are part of a volunteer group interested in a one-time volunteer opportunity in our Sharing & Sorting Progam, you will not need to complete the Volunteer Packet. Contact Ann@crisisnurserykids.org for more info.
The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and provides emergency intervention, respite care, and support to families in crisis through:
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Short-term care for young children in a safe and nurturing environment
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Helping families resolve crisis
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Offering resources for empowerment, ongoing support, and parent education
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Community outreach and awareness
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Advocacy for children and families
Saving babies' lives...keeping kids safe...building strong families
Children & Youth Education
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+
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