Position Summary
Volunteers in this position provide a warm, welcoming presence to make clients feel comfortable when they enter our office. When not providing child care, they are at the front desk, greeting clients and visitors as they arrive, connecting clients with the therapist they are scheduled to see, and answering and directing phone calls. Volunteers are available to assist with child care for a client or client’s accompanying family members, allowing parents / caregivers to meet with Oasis staff one-on-one. Volunteers create a safe, fun environment for children (infants through 12-years-old) and offer the positive role modeling and extra attention that allows children to thrive.
Basic Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Complete a volunteer application, clear a background check, and attend a volunteer interview
- Go through training for the position, including HIPAA awareness training
- Ability to adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Access to reliable transportation
- Warm, friendly demeanor and positive attitude
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Some understanding of education and child developmentExperience working with children and in high stress situations, including screaming and crying childrenBilingual volunteers are strongly encouraged to applyClient Services / Reception Duties
Greet and direct office visitorsAttend to concerns and requests of clients as neededAnswer and direct phone callsMaintain the waiting areaOther office projects as neededChild Care Duties
Watch and interact with all children who come for child care during Oasis appointmentsAttend to needs of all children (infant through 12-years-old, some may have special / high needs)Attend to concerns and requests of parents as neededKeep child care area clean and organized, and sanitize toys, furniture, etc. after useTo apply :
Please visit the volunteer page of our website () and click on the "Apply to Volunteer (Non-CASA)" button.
Or, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteercoordinator@canopycenter.org