Family Resource Center Volunteer

Every day is different at the Family Resource Center, depending on the needs of the community we serve. We have a small staff, so you�get the full experience of what it is like to work in a small off-site program of a larger agency. You may be assisting in a variety of areas. Ours is often a fast-paced environment, and there are also some slow times which can be used to plan ahead or catch up on emails, etc. There are many opportunities for direct service. Students are asked to work on one or�more of the varying, many are done remotely. Some things we need assistance with may include:

• Direct service at front desk, basic needs, information and referral
• Answering phones
• Receiving and sorting donations
• Childcare assistance (not available Winter quarter due to pandemic protocols)
• Resource drives (diaper drive, school supplies, etc.)
• Community projects
• Family activities & workshops (arts & crafts, sewing, storytimes, field trips, etc.)�
• Computer tutoring or classes; employment and education coaching and workshops
• Miscellaneous tasks as needed by employees

impact

This work ties directly into the goals of our organization:�helping participants to increase�positive family relationships and/or family management skills; helping them increase knowledge and life skills in the areas of education, employment, health, etc.; helping parents learn how to promote their child's early learning and school success; and helping people who are disconnected and socially isolated to find support from other parents, groups and community networks. Our vision is a world where all children thrive and our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities and speak and advocate for children and families.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)