Turnbull Childcare Development Center - Infant Companion

The Turnbull ChildDevelopment Center provides nurturing, high quality early childhood developmentand care.

This volunteerposition ROCKS! RSVP Infant Companions spend special time with infants by rocking,reading and interacting one-on-one.

The infant room isfully staffed with dedicated teachers who supervise and take care of all thebasic needs (read: they change the diapers). The volunteers role is tosupplement that care by spreading a little extra joy through their interactionswith the infants.

Studies showthat positive, one-on-one social interaction contributes to infant brain,physical and language development and helps them build trust and confidence. Youare a part of that healthy development! (and its good for YOU, too)

Duties:

Interact with infants by rocking, reading and talking with them

Practice safe sleep methods by placing infants ontheir backs to sleep

Protect the privacy and confidentiality cof infantsand their families

Skills required:

Must be 55 years of age or better.

Relate well to staff, volunteers and infants andwork with a team approach.

Ability to lift to 20 pounds.

Amount of Time: 2 hours, varies we will work with yourschedule

Time of Day: As available during daycare hours, Mondaythrough Friday

Supervised by: Volunteers willbe directly supervised Classroom Teachers/Director.

Benefits:

Opportunity to be a part of the Lakin FoundationChild Development Center of East Mills mission to meet the needs of familiesby providing reliable, high-quality childcare that empowers the whole child ina safe, enriching, inclusive environment.

Become a trusted adult in the lives our nextgeneration

Develop lasting relationships with othervolunteers and staff.

Supplemental life and accident insurance whilevolunteering (see brochure)