Family and community involvement are vital components of a successful pre-school program. CSI Child Development Services benefits each year from the invaluable support of volunteers.
We need you as part of the team. Volunteer time equals in-kind dollars. The Head Start federal grant requires that the parents and the local community provide a 20% in-kind match to operate the program. This in-kind match can be in the form of volunteer time, space, donations, and support services. To operate the program, CSI Child Development Services must have over $___________ in local match. All donations are tax deductible.
Opportunities to be involved as a Volunteer:
- Read to children, enhancing their language rich environment;
- Join children as they play and learn;
- Go on field trips and see a child’s world expand;
- Train staff or parents in your area of expertise;
- Interact and develop positive relationships with young children in the classroom;
- Assist staff and families at various parent/child events throughout the year;
- Assist with various activities that support the program;
- Assist with literacy events for children and families;
- Serve as a Community Representative on the Head Start Policy Council;
- Gain valuable experience regarding health and nutrition by serving on the Health Advisory Committee.
- Various opportunities to assist and support he program administration and office staff;
- Assist with recruitment, program self-assessment, planning committees;
Opportunities to be involved as a Student:
- Student teaching and practicum placement;
- Work with technology, web pages, and software;
- Gain experience with various resources and goal setting with families through active participation with family advocates;
- Gain research, writing, and editing skills by assisting with publications;
- Use CSI Child Development Services as a resource for projects and papers;
- Gain public relations/marketing skills by participating in the family recruitment process;
Opportunities to be involved as an individual, business, corporation, or community group:
- Adopt a classroom or center and become a part of its weekly activities;
- Beautify a center as a group project;
- Donate material for the classroom, offices, or teaching staff;
- Honor the center teachers with recognition programs;
At various times throughout the year the program may need items such as diapers, socks, underwear, shoes, jackets, and/or books for children birth to five (5) years of age. A current listing is provided or you can call for additional information.
Needs list:
- Diapers size 1, 2, 3, and 4;
- Pull ups size _____;
- Preschool children books new or used in good condition;
Cash Donation Needs:
- Cash donations for Literacy Activities and Programs;
- Cash donations for Dental Exams for Children;
- Cash donations for GED testing;
- Cash donations for Crisis Management for burnouts, shelter, transportation, and other families emergencies;
