OSU Kid Corps - Volunteer Coordinator Position Description, 2009-2010
What is OSU Kid Corps?
OSU Kid Corps is designed to help at risk preschoolers enter school prepared to succeed. The program focuses specifically on enhancing preschoolers' cognitive development so they have the pre-literacy competence needed to succeed, and on providing experiences that foster the positive interactions with other children needed for development of pro-social skills and the ability to control their own behavior. The program is also designed to support families' involvement in their children's educational experiences.
These commitments to children's success are accomplished through engaging Ohio State University students in service to the community. Students involved in the program will gain professional development experience as well as a better understanding of the importance of community involvement. The community as a whole will benefit not only from its children developing school success skills, but also from the partnership with the university and access to additional resources.
Additionally, the design of OSU Kid Corps offers many opportunities to incorporate volunteers into the programming and to strengthen the community's network of services for preschool children. We will schedule several special events for the participating children and their families throughout the year (these will be planned in consultation with our advisory council) where we will incorporate volunteers from the university faculty and staff as well as non-Corps member students. Our summer day camp program will also involve volunteers from the university and larger community as well as high school students interested in working with young children. Multiple avenues of communication are available within OSU for use in recruiting volunteers, e.g., daily e-newsletter to staff and faculty, student organization councils, weekly student e-newsletter. We will contact guidance counselors in the local high schools to find out the best methods for reaching high school students interested in the summer camp program.
What is the Position?
An OSU Kid Corps Volunteer Coordinator will serve on a part time basis (a minimum of 11 hours per week) during the 2009-10 school year. The volunteer coordinators responsibilities will include planning and implementation for various short and long term service projects as well as special events associated with the OSU Kid Corps program, volunteer management, recruitment, training, and appropriate documentation of volunteer hours and participation. Our goal will be to recruit 80 volunteers for a total of 325 hours of service.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for students at The Ohio State University who:
- Are eligible for Federal Work Study Awards.
- Have experience in a leadership role.
- Have the ability to build relationships and work closely with volunteers, program partner teachers and administrators, community members, children and families.
- Have the ability to work with adults, children and families from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds.
- Possess strong oral and written language/communication skills.
- Have the ability to work both independently and on a team.
- Have experience in planning and implementing events.
- Possess strong organizational and management skills.
- Have a commitment to community service.
What is the Time Commitment?
- The volunteer coordinator will complete at least 450 hours of service throughout the 2009-10 school year and a summer quarter.
- A minimum of 11 hours per week is required, however it should be noted that many weeks will require up to 20 hours depending on the events and planning that is happening at that particular time.
How and When Am I Paid?
- You'll earn a Federal Work Study compensation rate of $9.95/hour. You will be paid on a bi-weekly basis via direct deposit into your bank account.
- Upon successful completion of 300 hours of service, you will earn a $1,000 AmeriCorps Education Award.
What Other Benefits Will I Get?
- This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development as well as an opportunity for important community service.
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