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The Children's Center

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The Children's Center
Leslie Durham
350 South 400 East SLC, UT 84111 and 5242 South 4820 West Kearns, UT 84118
(801) 578-2329 and (385) 557-2515

ldurham@tccslc.org
www.tccslc.org

Category: Youth
County: Salt Lake Valley
Minimum Age Requirement: 14

The Childrens Center, located in Salt Lake and Kearns, provides mental health care for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. A clinical staff evaluates the needs of the family and they receive services on a sliding fee scale.
There are two volunteers assigned to a class of eight children. Volunteers usually attend one session a week but are encouraged to come as frequently as theyd like. They provide entertainment, play games, do arts and crafts, and read with the children of the preschool.
I first started just working in child care twice a week. It was so much fun to just play with the kids.Then I moved on to working in therapeutic preschool and I felt as if I had advanced in a level at the center. I work in a preschool class of ten boys with two teachers and it's always pretty intense, exciting and especially gratifying. - Janey Lyon, Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Age Minimum Requirement: 14

Opportunities

Babysitting

14 and older
Volunteers are needed for childcare services for siblings of children attending our autism social skills after school groups. You will work with one of our teachers to babysit 9 children ranging from 1-8 years old. Groups are held on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:30 PM.

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Therapeutic Preschool Volunteers

14 and older
If you have a non-traditional school schedule, this would be a great opportunity! The Children's Center provides comprehensive mental health care to enhance the emotional well-being of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Our Therapeutic Preschool needs volunteers Monday-Friday from 9 AM-noon or noon-3 PM. Volunteers choose a day/time period that works best for them. You will work in a preschool classroom with 9 children and 2 teachers.

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Toy Washing

This is a great group activity! Come to our center between the hours of 3-5 Monday-Friday to wash toys and help keep our kids healthy. Just call to set up an appointment.

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The Children's Center

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The Children’s Center provides comprehensive mental health care to enhance the emotional well-being of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Volunteers are needed for childcare services for siblings of children attending our autism social skills after school groups. You will work with one of our teachers to babysit 9 children ranging from 1-8 years old. Groups are held on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:30 PM and run for 10 weeks starting 9/29. It is preferred that volunteers commit to be there through the 10 weeks.

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Reviews


October 15, 2015
I knew from the day I started at the Children's Center I was going to love it for the entire year. Some days are harder than others but these challenges made serving at the Children's Center that much more rewarding. After my service, I was thrilled to be considered for a job as a therapeutic preschool teacher although I wasn't in a position to take it at the time, I know I created relationships that will help me possibly take the job in the future. If you really want to make a difference with teachers and children that really appreciate you and vocally tell you daily of their appreciation, volunteer at The Children's Center!!
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