Steps to Becoming a Child Care Volunteer

Step 1:  Attend a Vanessa’s Promise Tour

Sign up for a Vanessa Promise Tour.  This is an opportunity to learn about the nursery’s mission and see the facility.  Call (509) 535-3155 and reserve your place at the next available tour.  Due to the confidentiality of our services you must call and reserve your seat.

Step 2:  Submit an Application

Complete the online application or call us at 535-3155 and ask the Receptionist to mail you an application.  We require 4 personal references (no family members) on the application.  Please note: We send out a Reference Inquiry and prefer e-mail addresses more than mailing addresses for your references.  Gather this information ahead of time, if possible.  

Step 3:  Schedule an Interview

Once we receive your application, we will contact you via e-mail or by phone to set up a time for an interview.  If you don’t hear back from us within 2-3 days of submitting your application, please check your Bulk/Spam/Trash folder as our response may have ended up there.  If you still don’t find a response from us or if you mailed in your application, give us a call at 535-3155.

Step 4:  Get TB Test and Obtain Food Handler’s Permit

All volunteers who work directly with the children in the nursery need to have a current TB Test and a WA State Food Handler’s Permit.  Current for both of these means within the last 2 years.  Information and paperwork on obtaining both of these requirements will be given out during the interview.

Step 5:  Attend Basic Childcare Training

All prospective volunteers need to attend a Basic Childcare Training offered at least once a month.  Dates for upcoming training sessions are listed on the volunteer section of the website.  

Step 6:  Begin Volunteering

Sign up for a time and start volunteering.