Parent and community engagement is a cornerstone of Head Start’s success.
Volunteers are a vital piece of our program. We have a great need for volunteers in a number of areas including:
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Helping in a classroom
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Class Preparation
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Mentoring a parent by providing an opportunity to job shadow
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Cleaning, painting, and helping with the general repair of the facilities
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Sharing a special talent such as music, gardening, training animals, art, juggling
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Donating funds or items of need for our program such as books, paper, etc.
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Inviting us to your business to share our mission with your co-workers
Who can volunteer?
Anyone who has a passion for enriching the lives of children and families is a potential volunteer.
Why are volunteers so important to Wyoming Child and Family Development (WCFD)?
In addition to helping our program run more smoothly, each volunteer’s contribution of time is assigned a dollar value and counted as a donation. In order for our program to qualify for the federal grant which covers 80% of our operating budget, WCFD is required to collect donations totaling 25% of our budget. Donations of volunteer time help us meet this requirement. Your volunteerism is tax-deductible.
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How do I get involved?
For more information about volunteering for Wyoming Child and Family Development, please contact the Family and Community Partnership Coordinator - or your local center.
Gina Olson, Family Services and Community Partnership Coordinator
Wyoming Child and Family Development
307-265-9562
gina.olson@wyomingchild.org