Requirements for Child Care & House Parent 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 or for the duration of one’s semester; or for the duration of the summer 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.
• Must be willing to adhere to Washington State licensing requirements.

To apply to be a child care volunteer, please fill out our online volunteer application.

Basic requirements for Certified House Parent Internships are as follows:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be enrolled in a Community College or University.
• Certified House Parent Interns must need a minimum of 120 hours to complete for their quarter/semester.
• Must have Washington State Patrol and Department of Social & Health Services background checks completed by VBCN.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must pass interview screening and participate in new staff training sessions.
• Must be willing to adhere to Washington State Licensing requirements.

To apply to be a Certified House Parent Intern, please fill out our online internship/practicum application.