FRIENDS Association for Children – Volunteer Program
Volunteers at FRIENDS Association for Children enrich the work we do and touch the lives of the children and families we serve. Volunteers provide basic, yet vital support to our children which increases the capacity and effectiveness of our teachers and staff. It takes a special person to give and do for others, and we are grateful for the time, effort and energy our volunteers bring as they share this caring spirit in our centers!
Volunteer Opportunities
Music Instructors needed to provide introductory music lessons to a child. We will provide the instruments for the students to participate in individual or group lessons. This is a once a week ongoing commitment. Each lesson is 1/2 hour. Volunteers may choose to give one lesson or up to four per center.
- Mondays from 3:30-5:30 PM at the John C. Purnell, Jr. Center
- Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 PMat the Robert L. Taylor Center
Reading Buddies needed to work one-on-one with children (in grades K-8th grades) helping students engage in language arts through reading, literacy activities and games. Homework help may also be included. Ideally, this is a weekly commitment so that the children build positive healthy relationships with an adult. Volunteers are asked to choose a day and a length of time within the program hours.
- Monday through Thursday evenings at both center between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Math Buddies needed to work one-on-one with children (in grades K-8th grades) helping students improve and understand mathematical competence through grade-appropriate math skills and games. Homework help may also be included. Ideally, this is a weekly commitment so that the children build positive healthy relationships with an adult. Volunteers are asked to choose a day and a length of time within the program hours.
- Monday through Thursday evenings at both center between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Homework Helpers needed to work one-on-one with children (in grades K-8th grades) helping students with general homework help.Ideally, this is a weekly commitment so that the children build positive healthy relationships with an adult. Volunteers are asked to choose a day and a length of time within the program hours.
- Monday through Thursday evenings at both center between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Teacher Assistant needed to help in the preschool classrooms to assist our teachers with lessons, games, snacks, etc. Volunteers may choose their own day and time frame within the program hours.
- Monday through Friday at both centers, between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM to 5 PM.
Volunteer Site Locations
John C. Purnell, Jr. Child Development Center
1004 Saint John Street, Richmond VA 23223
804.644.2357
Robert L. Taylor Child Care Center
929 North 26th Street, Richmond 23223
804.565.5880
Due to Dept. of Social Services guidelines, all volunteers must have a current TB Test (within 6 months) and submit to a fingerprint background check. Volunteers must also submit an affidavit stating they have not been convicted of a felony, or a misdemeanor barrier crime (physical crime against another person).