Houseparent

Purpose

Provide a safe, caring environment for children ages 5-18 and their legal guardians attending The WARM Place for evening support groups.

Responsibilities

• Honor houseparent guidelines.
• Set up kitchen and dining area for evening meals.
• Greet and welcome families upon arrival.
• Assist with locating name tags.
• Take food from families to the kitchen.
• Be available to assist families during the meal.
• Clean up kitchen and dining area following the meal.
• Report any areas of concern to staff person.

Qualifications

• 18 years old unless accompanied by a legal guardian or if special permission is given by volunteer coordinator.
• Willing to interact with families and other volunteers.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Agree to criminal background check prior to assuming duties.

Supervision

• Volunteer Coordinator
• The WARM Place Staff

Time Commitment

Evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 PM on a designated night (Monday – Thursday) every other week.

Training

On-the-job training.