ABOUT VOLUNTEERING
"Building Strong Families and Happy Healthy Children"
We recently asked one of our volunteers to describe what it’s
like to work on the front line with children and families.
Describe a recent success you’ve had?
"I really enjoyed witnessing the changes to many families’
lives when “4 Kids Sake” was offered the opportunity (By Corporate Sponsor)
to take 20 families on a fishing trip combined with a water slide park
visit.
Some of our families had never been on a boat, stayed in a hotel or spent
quality time together.
"The positive impacts the trip had on the families were numerous including
improvement in relationships and increased confidence of the parents to
adequately care for and provide for their children. It was an awesome
experience for them and for us!"
What is the most challenging aspect of your role?
"It can be emotionally challenging sometimes hearing some of the personal
hardships and struggles that a family has gone through."
What are the best aspects of your job?
"I enjoy working with families who want to make positive changes in their
lives. I appreciate every moment a family opens up and shares their story
with me. To be part of each family’s transformation process is a rewarding
experience."
Everyone can help make a difference Please read
about volunteering below
Our
volunteers assist us with many different areas, including:
·
Mentoring
·
Literacy
and numeric tutoring
·
Community
support
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Fundraising
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Counseling
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Administration
·
Event
assistance
4 Kids Sake is committed to providing our volunteers with a rewarding
experience by offering ongoing training, support and recognition.
Who volunteers?
Our volunteers come from all walks of life. They are students, retirees,
teachers, coaches, counselors’ social workers and highly skilled
professionals
Why volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to become more involved in your community,
meet new people and help families in need, transform their lives.
Current volunteering opportunities
To find out our current volunteering opportunities contact
volunteer@4kidsake.org
Coming soon: A
Volunteer
Registration Form that
will assist us in our Endeavour to find you a great role
suited to your skills and capabilities.
Volunteering rights and responsibilities
At 4 Kids Sake we are committed to providing a rewarding, safe and
well-supported experience for our volunteers. In return, we have particular
expectations about the conduct of our volunteers, and their responsibilities
as representatives of 4 Kids Sake.
We have provided a outline of volunteer rights and responsibilities within
4 Kids Sake. Please take the time to read through the guidelines
below.
Our commitment to you as a 4 Kids Sake volunteer:
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To be treated
as a co-worker
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To work in a
healthy and safe environment
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To be place
in a role that reflects your personal preference, skills, abilities and
qualifications
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To provide
you with appropriate information about 4 Kids Sake, including
policies and procedures as they apply to you
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To provide
orientation, induction and suitable training to undertake your role
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To provide
appropriate supervision and support
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To provide
opportunities for advancement to greater responsibility or transfers to
other activities, subject to personal preference, suitability and
availability of work
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Access to a
dedicated 4 Kids Sake contact to liaison with on an ongoing basis
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To be
reimbursed for out of pocket expenses occurred in the course of undertaking
your role
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To
recognition and reward for the work undertaken
Our expectations of you as a 4 Kids Sake volunteer:
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To be
punctual and respectful of others
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To tell your
supervisor or volunteer coordinator when something goes wrong or isn’t
working
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To undertake
any training you might need
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To carry out
the role you have agreed to