Needs From: Volunteer Michigan

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS

Love helping families and making events memorable?

Join us at the YWCA to support our Community Health CRADLE Events!

As a volunteer, you’ll help with event set-up, assist with activities, and provide a safe, fun environment for children during the event. Think games, crafts, storytime, and lots of smiles!

This position is "As Needed."

Showers are held several times a year, on a Saturday.

What You’ll Do:

Help set up and organize event spaces

Provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment

Support YWCA staff with event activities as needed

Respect and safeguard confidential information

What You Bring:

Enjoy working with others

Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 5 pounds

Multi-tasking skills and a positive, flexible attitude

Training Provided:

Understanding of the YWCA Mission and Cradle Program

Overview of infant mortality and related issues

Bring your energy, creativity, and love for children, and help us make every event a safe, fun, and special experience for families!

Volunteer Position:  Sexual Assault Supportive

Department:  Victim Services

Program: Emergency Response Services-Sexual Assault Supportive

Director: Sherry Brockway

Supervisor: Sexual Assault Victims Advocate

Location:353 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Hours: On-Call

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 Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Primary Function: We are looking for a one-year commitment to provide emotional and informational support to sexual assault survivors and their family and/or friend at the exam site. Exceptions to availability must be approved by the Program Director.

Qualifications:

Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Responsibilities:

Training Requirements:

Training Covers:

Join our children's Dreamery Center food services team in preparing delicious, nutritious, farm-to-table meals.

DAY:  Any day, Monday-Friday

Time:  Any shift between 9 am and 3 pm. 2-3 hour shifts are preferred but not required. Location: Kitchens at both the Downtown and Edison Children's Dreamery Center.

Qualifications:

1. 18 years of age

2.  Must have basic kitchen skills.

3. Interest in food, cooking, and children’s nutritional health

4. Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities:

Assist with food prep

2. Help with dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and keeping the kitchen clean

3. Delivering food to the classrooms (Downtown Only)

4. Stocking shelves and organizing supplies

5. Supporting creative kitchen projects

6. Willingness to assist with other tasks as needed

Physical Requirements:

1.  Standing, lifting, bending, twisting  

2.  Must be able to lift to 10-15 pounds

Position Training and Requirements:

1. Volunteers must agree to fingerprinting for our Edison Center Kitchen. YWCA covers all expenses for printing.

2.  Required Children’s Dreamery Center training

3.  General understanding of YWCA Mission

YWCA Kalamazoo is forming its first Board Governance Committee, designed to inform and support the Board of Directors and each of the board committees to provide anti-racist, feminist, and trauma-responsive organizational governance.

The Governance Committee will review bylaws and committee charters, support board performance assessment, and provide support and recommendations for improved board and committee effectiveness.

All YWCA Kalamazoo board committees are comprised of board members, staff members, and community members who volunteer their time.

We are currently seeking applications from volunteer community members to join the Governance Committee. Candidates with any of the below experiences are especially encouraged to apply:

The committee designs the length, frequency, and venue for its meetings. Committee members must reside in the Kalamazoo area and are asked to commit to a three year term.

To apply, please respond to this posting, or contact Michaelyn Denny, Volunteer and Internship Manager at: mdenny@ywcakalamazoo.org.

Thank you for your interest!

Prompted questions:

Why do you wish to join the YWCA Kalamazoo Board Governance Committee? In what ways do you believe your lived experience will inform your leadership on this committee?

What experience and/or expertise do you hold in anti-racist, feminist, and/or trauma-responsive principles?

While the committee meeting schedule and venue are set by the committee itself, committee meetings will occur at least quarterly and may be as frequent as monthly. Committee members are asked to commit to a 3-year term. Are you able to commit your time to this volunteer leadership role?

 Volunteer Position: Fruit and Veggie Chop Team                         

Department: Improving Lives of Children                                                 

Program: Dreamery Center Downtown                                         

Director: Associate Director of Food Services                                                     

Position Hours: Flexibility for volunteers. Offering any day(s) between Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Primary Function: Our food services program focuses on farm-to-table foods. We work with local growers, using locally grown produce as much as possible. This position supports and assists kitchen staff by cleaning, slicing, dicing, and storing fresh fruits and vegetables used for meals.

Qualifications:                                                                                                   

1. Must be 18 years of age                                                                               

 2. Must have basic kitchen skills and knowledge of using kitchen-related utensils.                 3. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.                                                         

5. Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds.               

 6. General understanding of YWCA's mission.

Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Responsibilities:                                                                                             

1. Receive training in and follow all guidelines of the Health Department, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the YWCA. 

2. Assist with fruit and vegetable cleaning, slicing, dicing, and proper storage.                                                                                                               

3. Maintain a clean working environment.                                                   

4. Help to clear and wash your dishes and utensils.                                 

5. Work cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff, and volunteers.                                                                                                       

6. Safeguard confidential information gained by volunteer position.