Volunteering at ECSM is an engaging and mutually enriching experience for our program participants and volunteers. Volunteers bring enthusiasm, expertise and a wonderful sense of commitment to ECSM’s programs. Many dedicated volunteers serve at The Ark Preschool, The Club at Collington Square after-school program and Jericho Reentry.

All volunteers are interviewed, screened and trained by Mary Buchanan, the Director of Volunteer Services. Volunteers include individual adults, college-age students, teens, corporate teams, and congregational groups.

Below is a list of the current volunteer opportunities. To apply, or for more information, please contact Mary Buchanan, the Director of Volunteer Services, at mbuchanan@ecsm.org.

Summer Intern Needed!

Purpose:

To support language and social skills development to better prepare children for school.

Benefits:

Opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child, learn and grow as an individual, fulfill internship requirements, and/or obtain a letter of recommendation/recognition upon request.

Description of Duties:

Focus on enriching children's language by talking, playing, and reading with them. Encourage children to talk about what they doing. Describe fo rthe children what is going on. Ask children questions. Help them answer by giving them words to express themselves. Name objects they are using describing shapes and colors. Use rhyming words.

Qualifications/Requirements:

An interest in working with young children; ability to talk and relate to them. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and complete an application, background check, site visit, and interview. Younger people may volunteer with a parent.

Time Requirements:

Flexible, 8:30am-11:30am Mon-Fri, year-round. Suggested minimum commitment of 2 hours per week for 3 months. Fulfillment of agreed-upon commitment is critical.

Orientation/Training:

Meet with Director of Volunteer Services and Program Director, review volunteer handbook.

Program Description:

The Saturday Leadership Program supports high school students and helps them achieve success and develop into strong community leaders.

Purpose:

To be a role model for, and develop relationships with, the youth while helping them achieve academic success.

Description of Duties:

Help with academics, art projects, leadership development activities, and local field trips.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Volunteers must be high school graduates with a desire to work with and relate to high school youth. Flexibility, consistency, reliability, and demonstration of a positive attitude are musts. Volunteers must complete an application, background check, site visit, and interview.

Time Requirements:

The program meets on Saturdays from 10:00am-1:00pm. Volunteers must commit to at least 2 Saturdays per month for at least 3 months.

Orientation/Training:

Meet with Director of Volunteer Services and Program Director, review volunteer handbook.

Program Description:

The Saturday Leadership Program supports high school students and helps them achieve success and develop into strong community leaders.

Purpose:

Provide a simple, healthy lunch for 20 high school students.

Description of Duties:

Purchase supplies and prepare lunch for 20 high school students. Suggestions for a healthy lunch include sandwiches, soup, veggies, fruit, and drinks (not sodas). We have a small kitchen but no stove.  Lunch can be prepared off site. Volunteers are invited to eat with the students

Suitable Opportunity For:

Families, small groups (up to 8 people), church groups, and/or individuals.

Time Requirements:

Lunch is served at 12:30pm. Volunteers should arrive around noon. This can be a one-time or periodic opportunity.

Good Shepherd Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service

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