young children and family programs

An essential component of YCFP is the involvement of local volunteers. Below is a list of our standard volunteer opportunities including the very popular First Steps Volunteer position. Our volunteer needs are always changing so please contact our office for our most current needs. If you have a talent or skill you would like to share, please contact us to discuss the possibilities and additional options.

Below is a volunteer application for you to print and return if you are interested in volunteering. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We hope to hear from you!

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volunteer positions available

First Steps Volunteers
# Positions Available:	Unlimited
Time Commitment:	4 - 10 hours per month
Supervisor:	Heather Havey (Latah) and Paulette House (Whitman), Family Resource and Support Specialist
Position Description:	Provide emotional support, parenting education, referrals to community resources and follow-up contacts to new and expectant parents; thereby helping develop healthy family relationships to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. Pre-service training and on-going in-service training will be provided.
Skills/Requirements:	First Steps Volunteers need to be able to communicate a sense of caring and understanding to families who are adapting to pregnancy or adjusting to life with a new baby, accept differences in a non-judgmental manner, provide support by listening and sharing information, while maintaining confidentiality and fostering an atmosphere of trust and genuine concern.

Parent Education Intern
# Positions Available:	2 (1 in Latah County, 1 in Whitman County)
Time Commitment:	7-10 hrs/week
Supervisor:	Jodie Knox (Latah), Erin Krestian (Whitman)
Position Description:	To assist Parent Educators in providing resources and information for families in the Palouse, and assist in maintaining resource files and parent education materials.
Skills/Requirements:	College students majoring in Education, Early Childhood Education or Psychology. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated initiative, and have knowledge of Microsoft Word/ Windows.

Outreach Educator Intern
# Positions Available:	3
Time Commitment:	7-10 hrs/ week
Supervisor:	Paige Tracy
Position Description:	Three postions each semester to assist in the implementation of the children's curriculum of Set-Up for School Success, the ABC's of Parenting. Three sessions will be offered throughout the calendar year, and each wil overlap with the school year. The first will begin in the late spring, and run into early summer. The next will begin in August and run into the school year. The third will be in the Fall semester. For successful completion, interns must commit to the duration of the seven week course, regardless of how it falls on the calendar year.
Skills/Requirements:	Preferred backgrounds include: Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development, and the Early Childhood Education/Special Education Blended Certificate.

Outreach Educator Intern
# Positions Available:	3
Time Commitment:	7-10 hrs/ week
Supervisor:	Paige Tracy
Position Description:	Three postions each semester to assist in the implementation of the children's curriculum of Set-Up for School Success, the ABC's of Parenting. Three sessions will be offered throughout the calendar year, and each wil overlap with the school year. The first will begin in the late spring, and run into early summer. The next will begin in August and run into the school year. The third will be in the Fall semester. For successful completion, interns must commit to the duration of the seven week course, regardless of how it falls on the calendar year.
Skills/Requirements:	Preferred backgrounds include: Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development, and the Early Childhood Education/Special Education Blended Certificate.

Community Compass Assistant
# Positions Available:	2
Time Commitment:	Varied
Supervisor:	Melanie Person
Position Description:	Confirm all listings on the Palouse Resource Guide. Make changes as appropriate
Skills/Requirements:	Basic computer knowlege.

An Oversight Committee comprised of parents, service providers, educators and community leaders from both Latah and Whitman County provides guidance and direction for Young Children and Family Programs of the Palouse. This Committee communicates with the Early Childhood Service Council, which is the official Advisory Board for YCFP.