Welcome Baby Home Visitor - North Weber County area

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North Weber County area (Harrisville, North Ogden, Pleasant View, etc.)

Purpose: You can help us make a difference in the lives of families in Weber County, Utah! Welcome Baby is a free home visitation program where trained volunteers make monthly visits to new parents in our community. During visits, Home Visitor volunteers share a free gift, milestone and development information, and additional community information.

Length of Position: A commitment of at least six months with two or more families is asked of our volunteers.

Time Commitment: Volunteers create their own schedule and choose the number of families they would like to visit per month. Additionally, we ask that volunteers attend at least one in-service training per quarter.

Qualifications: We look for volunteers that have experience working with children and families. As well as volunteers who are passionate about supporting families in our community. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus!

Benefits: Help make a difference in the lives of families across your community, learn valuable information regarding early childhood development, and gain experience in working with newborns, infants, toddlers, and parents!

Age Limit
18 and up
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Requirements
Background check, Training
Requirement Details

General Requirements:

  • Willingness to help families
  • Must have a reliable automobile to pick up your supplies for your visits and complete your visits
  • Commitment for a minimum of six months
  • Be able to give 3-4 hours of volunteer time per month
  • Reliable in your communication (E.g. Communicating with families via phone)

Next Steps:

  1. Submit your interest in becoming a Home Visitor by completing this GivePulse registration
  2. Receive an initial phone call from the Welcome Baby team to discuss the volunteer position
  3. Schedule and attend a one-hour training session
  4. Complete a required background check (Free of cost to you.)
  5. Attend a shadow visit with a home visitor

Once you are onboarded:

  1. Make a monthly home visit to your family/families
  2. Communicate with your supervisor and families as needed, including reporting on your home visits
Perks
Use or develop your skills by providing social-emotional support to local families.
Attend United Way of Northern Utah's annual volunteer appreciation event.
Causes
Opportunity Youth Children & Youth Community Early Childhood Education Health Mentor Non-Profit Business Services Poverty & Basic Needs Professional Development Student Fieldwork
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