Requirements for Child Care Volunteers

Basic requirements for Child Care volunteers are as follows:    

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Traditional Child Care volunteers must be willing to work a minimum of one three-hour shift per week for a minimum of four (4) months.  
• Must have a Washington State Patrol background check completed by VBCN.  
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be willing to follow guidance of staff.
• Must pass interview screening and participate in volunteer training sessions.
• To apply to be a child care volunteer, please fill out our online volunteer application.
  

Basic requirements for Certified House Parent volunteers are as follows: 

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certified House Parent volunteers must work a minimum of one four-hour shift per week for a minimum of six (6) months. 
• Must have Washington State Patrol and Department of Social & Health Services background checks completed by VBCN. 
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be recommended or approved by staff.
• Must pass interview screening and participate in volunteer training sessions.
• To apply to be a certified house parent volunteer, please fill out our online volunteer application.