{"id":862,"date":"2018-09-17T15:41:43","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T22:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/cdc\/?page_id=862"},"modified":"2023-04-24T15:02:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T22:02:52","slug":"volunteers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/cdc\/volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_1=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_left_right_link_1=&#8221;true&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;ds-vertical-align&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#606060&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;60px|5%|60px|5%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Welcome volunteers!<\/h2>\n<p><span>The Child Development Center offers volunteer opportunities for all individuals who want to become involved in the daily life of a child care center.<\/span><span>\u00a0Volunteers participate in various activities from reading a book to a child to sharing light housekeeping duties that maintain a safe and healthy environment. We viewed volunteers as a valuable resource to our Center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><i>The more you put in the more you get out.\u00a0<\/i><\/span>We encourage you to commit for a minimum of 2 days per week in at least one and a half hours each day. This commitment allows both you and the children we serve to fully benefit from your experience.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in volunteering to work with us and the children we serve.<span>\u00a0We look forward to the opportunities to work together striving to honor the values and objectives of our Center as well as achieving your goals and expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/cdc\/files\/2019\/08\/Volunteers-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_1=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_2=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_left_right_link_1=&#8221;true&#8221; padding_left_right_link_2=&#8221;true&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;ds-vertical-align&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/cdc\/files\/2019\/08\/Pictures-18-19-volunteers.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#606060&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;60px|5%|60px|5%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How to Become a Volunteer or Student Employee<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please send your resume and a letter of interest to:<\/p>\n<p>Tammy Gardner, Director, gardnert@wou.edu<\/p>\n<p>All volunteers and student employees must pass a specific background check required by state licensing.\u00a0 This process can take up to 4-8 weeks so please allow for plenty of time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;40px|3%|40px|3%|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Interested in employment at the Child Development Center?<\/h2>\n<div>We are very invested in creating a meaningful and long term relationships with the adults that are working with the children enrolled in our programs. This requires time and an opportunity to get to know one another, the routines, and the teachers.\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tammy Gardner, CDC Director by phone at (503) 838-8238 or email at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:gardnert@wou.edu\">gardnert@wou.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome volunteers! The Child Development Center&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":417,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"splash-page.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h2>Welcome!<\/h2>\r\n<img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/5c2cabd466efc6790a0a-6728e7c952118b70f16620a9fc754159.r37.cf1.rackcdn.com\/cms\/Picture8_717.jpg\" class=\"alignleft\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span>The Research Institute Child Development Center offers volunteer opportunities for all individuals who want to become involved in the daily life of a child care center.<\/span><span>\u00a0Volunteers participate in various activities from reading a book to a child to sharing light housekeeping duties that maintain a safe and healthy environment. 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This commitment allows both you and the children we serve to fully benefit from your experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for your interest in volunteering to work with us and the children we serve.<span>\u00a0We look forward to the opportunities to work together striving to honor the values and objectives of our Center as well as achieving your goals and expectations.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/5c2cabd466efc6790a0a-6728e7c952118b70f16620a9fc754159.r37.cf1.rackcdn.com\/cms\/Picture1_721.jpg\" class=\"alignright\" \/>\r\n<h2>How to Become a Volunteer<\/h2>\r\nComplete and turn in the following forms found in the\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/5c2cabd466efc6790a0a-6728e7c952118b70f16620a9fc754159.r37.cf1.rackcdn.com\/cms\/2018-2019_Volunteer_Packet__5141.doc\">Student Volunteer Packet<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>- to the CDC Director (Office: Todd Hall Room 119)\r\n<div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>WOU Student Practicum and Volunteer Information Form<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Western Oregon University Volunteer Agreement<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Practicum\/Volunteer Schedule Form<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Orientation quiz<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<span>Upon completion of packet materials and on line orientation, the director will schedule your volunteer schedule.<\/span><span>\u00a0She will then contact you by phone or email to confirm your schedule and your official start date.<\/span>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nOrientation:\r\n<div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>View the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/5c2cabd466efc6790a0a-6728e7c952118b70f16620a9fc754159.r37.cf1.rackcdn.com\/cms\/volunteer_orientation_3480.ppt\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/5c2cabd466efc6790a0a-6728e7c952118b70f16620a9fc754159.r37.cf1.rackcdn.com\/cms\/volunteer_orientation_3480_5140.ppt\">On-line Volunteer Orientation<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0which is designed to help you learn about our philosophies, goals, procedures and techniques to enable you to make the most out of your experience here at the Center.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Complete the orientation quiz (found in the volunteer packet below).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h2>Interested in employment at the Child Development Center?<\/h2>\r\n<div>We are very invested in creating a meaningful and long term relationships with the adults that are working with the children enrolled in our programs. 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