Position Overview
Child Engagement/Care Volunteers provide safe, engaging, and supportive care for children during Families Flourish events and programming. By creating fun and structured activities for children, volunteers help allow parents and caregivers to more fully participate in workshops, conversations, relationship-building, and time with staff and other families.
These volunteers play an important role in helping create an environment where both children and adults feel supported, connected, and included.
Title
Child Engagement/Care Volunteer
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage children during Families Flourish events and programs
- Assist with age-appropriate games, crafts, activities, or play opportunities
- Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children
- Support positive behavior and respectful interactions among children
- Communicate with Families Flourish staff regarding needs, concerns, or supplies
- Maintain appropriate boundaries, safety practices, and confidentiality expectations
Initial Impact
Child Engagement/Care Volunteers help create space for parents and caregivers to fully participate in Families Flourish programming without constant interruption or stress related to childcare needs.
When parents are able to focus, connect, and engage more deeply with staff and other families, stronger relationships and community connections can form. Children also benefit from positive social interaction, engaging activities, and supportive adult attention during events.
Volunteers contribute to creating a more welcoming and accessible environment for the entire family.
Sustained Outcomes
Over time, reliable childcare and child engagement support can strengthen parent participation, relationship-building, and overall program connection within Families Flourish.
Children benefit from positive group experiences, safe adult interactions, and opportunities for play and creativity. Parents benefit from being able to build community, focus on educational programming, and develop stronger support networks with other participating families.
These efforts help reinforce the idea that Families Flourish supports the wellbeing of the entire family — not just individual participants.
Training
Volunteers receive:
- Orientation to the Families Flourish mission and participant population
- Guidance regarding child safety, supervision, and appropriate boundaries
- Instructions regarding event procedures, emergency protocols, and activity expectations
- Ongoing communication and support from Families Flourish staff
Previous childcare experience is helpful but not always required.
Support
Child Engagement/Care Volunteers are supported by Families Flourish staff through:
- Event guidance and supervision
- Activity ideas and available supplies
- Clear expectations regarding supervision and safety procedures
- Ongoing staff communication and support during events
Volunteers are not expected to manage major behavioral or crisis situations independently.
Commitment
- Volunteer opportunities are typically connected to Families Flourish events or programs
- Most opportunities occur during evenings or weekends
- Time commitment varies by event length and volunteer availability
- Opportunities may be recurring or occasional depending on program needs
This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy working with children and helping families feel supported during community events.
Screening and Safety Requirements
Because this role involves direct interaction with children, all volunteers are required to complete:
- A criminal background check
Families Flourish is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all participating children and families.
Skills and Qualifications
We are seeking volunteers who are:
- Patient, dependable, and energetic
- Comfortable interacting with children of different ages
- Able to maintain appropriate boundaries and supervision
- Strong communicators with a calm and welcoming approach
- Flexible and able to adapt during busy events or activities
Creativity, playfulness, and kindness are highly valued in this role.
Benefits
Volunteers have the opportunity to:
- Support parents and caregivers in fully engaging with Families Flourish programming
- Help children feel welcomed, included, and cared for during events
- Gain experience working with children and family-centered programming
- Build relationships within the Families Flourish community
- Contribute directly to a more connected and supportive environment for families Top of Form
