Cedar Hills Recreation Center 11640 SW Park Way Portland, Or 97225 503/629-6340 WANTED: Safety Town Volunteers NEEDED: Middle School Students Safety Town is a summer educational program that introduces safety awareness to preschool children. Certified teachers, YOU - THE VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR, and guest speakers such as Beaverton Police Officers, TVFR Fire Fighters, Poison Control and many more will teach a 2-week session based on the accredited and certified National Safety Town program. Due to the popularity of this program, only the first 40 volunteer applications will be considered. Thirty applicants will be selected to join the program after group interviews take place. See reverse side for details. Apply online between April 15-30 at www.thprd.org/volunteer PROGRAM TIME PROGRAM DATES Session I: July 6-17 Session II: July 20-31 Session III: Aug 3-14 8:30a-3p Mon-Fri Cedar Hills Recreation Center Safety Town Student Instructor Volunteer Position JOB DESCRIPTION The volunteer instructor is responsible for leading a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, games, songs, outdoor and other recreational activities for children ages 4 -6 years. To be eligible for consideration, volunteers must be available for a GROUP INTERVIEW session, the PROGRAM ORIENTATION and ONE of the 2-week sessions listed below: Interviews: May 16th & 17th (select a group interview time on the online application) Program Orientation (mandatory for all volunteers): Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 9am -12pm Program Sessions from which to choose: Session I: July 6–17, 2015 - 8:30am-3pm Session II: July 20-31, 2015 - 8:30am-3pm Session III: Aug 3–14, 2015 - 8:30am-3pm BENEFITS This position provides an opportunity to learn new skills in working with pre -school aged children. Volunteers help teach the value of safety to the young participants. This position also provides an opportunity to help make your community a safer place to live. All volunteers will be recognized at the conclusion of the Safety Town session. Finally, you’ll have FUN, FUN, FUN! SUMMARY OF DUTIES  Assist with the set-up & cleanup of the classrooms and facilities used during the program  Provide leadership and instruction in assigned areas  Practice and lead skits and songs for the program  Maintain and organize supplies QUALIFICATIONS  Must be between 12–15 years old  Some experience working with preschool-aged children  Ability to communicate tactfully, courteously, and effectively with the Safety Town Director, Assistant Director, participants, co-volunteers, and parents WORKING CONDITIONS Volunteers will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions including humidity, sunlight, wind, hot and cold temperatures and noise. This position requires long periods of sitting, standing and/or assisting with Safety Town classes. Bending and lifting is required while setting up and putting away equipment. Volunteers will also be in classroom and office environments with noises and interruptions from participants, parents, and program staff. QUESTIONS? Contact Stacie Titsworth or Meredith Schwartz at Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 503/629 -6340. Apply online starting April 15, 2015 at www.thprd.org/volunteer Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on April 30, 2015 Due to the popularity of this program, only the first 40 applications will be considered.