“In every community there is work to be done. In every nation there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do it. -Marianne Williamson |
If you have some time in your schedule and want a rewarding opportunity or you are involved with an organization that wants to make a difference in the community, please consider volunteering at NeighborImpact. NeighborImpact needs valued volunteers to help with several programs that we offer. You can choose to be a one time volunteer or a scheduled volunteer to provide weekly or bi-weekly help. Please fill out the online Volunteer Application today and email, mail or fax it to NeighborImpact.
Areas of opportunity are:
Head Start Program
NeighborImpact Head Start’s early care and education program builds success through child focused, family-centered services that enhance social competence, school readiness and overall health and well-being. Services are responsive to each child and family’s development and ethnic, cultural and linguistic heritage.
Head Start has several locations serving Central Oregon. For the 2011-2012 school year there are classes in:
East Bend: 3 morning classes, 3 afternoon classes
South Bend: 1 morning class, 1 afternoon class
West Bend: 1 morning class, 1 afternoon class
La Pine: 1 morning class, 1 afternoon class
Redmond: 4 morning classes, 1 mid-day class, 4 afternoon classes
Prineville: 1 morning class, 1 mid-day class, 1 afternoon class
Head Start is in need of valued volunteers with these opportunities:
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- Professional visits
- Hands-on art projects
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If you are interested in making a difference in the life of a child though Head Start, volunteering is easy. Please fill out the online Volunteer Application today and email, mail or fax to NeighborImpact.
Applicants for all Head Start positions are required to complete the TB Screening form and apply for enrollment in the Oregon Employment Department Child Care Division Central Background Registry, paying their online registry fee of $3.00. Registration must be complete before date of placement. Once you have received your confirming registration letter, which is usually a quick turn around, please bring it and the TB Screening form with you to your first day. Please click here for additional instructions pertaining to filling out the Central Background Registry form.
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities please contact:
Food Program – Sandy Klein at 541-548-2380, ext. 148 or sandyk@neighborimpact.org
Housing Stabilization (including the Family Shelter, Transitional Housing and Rent Assistance Programs) – Mary Marson at 541-385-0301 or marym@neighborimpact.org
Head Start - Kate Eastman at 541-548-2380, ext. 103 or katee@neighborimpact.org
Child Care Resources - Patty Wilson at 541-548-2380 ext. 119 or pattyw@neighborimpact.org
Additional volunteer opportunities with NeighborImpact can be found by visiting www.volunteerconnectnow.org
Applications and Forms
Individual Volunteer Application |
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Spanish Individual Volunteer Application |
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Group Volunteer Application |
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