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Volunteer Position

Opportunity Title	Classroom Assistant

Theme	Education: Access & Equity

Description	Assisting lead and assistant teachers in implementing an educational child development program for children assigned to the classroom, ranging in ages from eight weeks to 12 years of age. Under the direction of our classified teaching staff, assistant interact with children and contribute to maintaining the safety and organization of the program and environment. Assistants also help prepare food for snacks and clean up afterwards.

Types of Work

Dates and Times when volunteers are most needed
We are a 12 month program. Our operating hours are 7:30am to 5:45pm.
Minimum Commitment Level Ten Weeks (One Quarter)
Limitations or Restrictions	Must be enrolled in the Oregon Employment Division Criminal History Registry and helpful to have a current Lane County Food Handler's Card.
Background Check Needed Yes
Organization Information

Organization	Vivian Olum Child Development Center
	1650 Columbia St. Eugene, OR See a Map
	http://olum.uoregon.edu/

Coordinator	Carol Snead \| Director
	snead@uoregon.edu
	(541) 346 - 6585

Mission	A comprehensive, year-round, child-care program serving UO faculty and staff children eight weeks through eleven years of age, the Vivian Olum Child Development Center is a community where children are nourished, parents are welcomed, and care givers feel valued. In addition the Center provides the opportunity for UO students in education and early childhood development to gain firsthand experience and for faculty members to conduct ground-breaking research.

Area of Interest	Disabilities/Special Needs Education (Work Skills, Elementary, Middle, High School) ESL/Translation & Interpretation Family Services