Volunteer or Intern

Volunteering your time is easy and rewarding for both you and those with whom you interact. Head Start relies on volunteers to assist with our program’s needs and we have a variety of opportunities for volunteers.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Classroom Volunteer – Assist with developmentally appropriate activities, lesson plans, and special classroom activities.

Food Service Volunteer - Assist with activities performed in the center kitchen and meal times with children.

Office Volunteer – Perform clerical duties, such as word processing, photocopying/scanning, and filing. Answer and forward telephone calls and welcomes visitors.

Speakers/Presenters – Share your knowledge in your area of expertise by presenting your information to student, parents, or program staff.

Manual Labor– (Painting, Landscaping, Repairing) Help to maintain a clean environment in our facilities by cleaning toys, furniture, or office space.

Qualifications

To ensure a safe environment for all,Administration and Center volunteers are subject to a background check before beginning volunteer service.1302.90, R9-5-203

Additionally, Frequent Volunteers at aCenter are required to complete/provide the following prior to volunteering:

• Verification of immunizations - (Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) and Tuberculosis skin test (Tb)1302.94, R9-5-402
• Obtain a fingerprint clearance cardA.R.S. §36-883.02 c, R9-5-203
• Complete a criminal history affidavitA.R.S. §36-883.02 c, R9-5-203 and other forms
• Volunteer orientation1302.92(a), R9-5-403
• Employment reference checkA.R.S. §36-883.02.D.