Hope Ministries
P.O. Box 862
Des Moines, IA
50304-0862
515-265-7272




Position Title: 
Children’s Activity Helper

  • Facility/Location: Hope Family Center

    Relates closely with: Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Director of Family Ministries, Volunteer Coordinator, Children’s Activity Leader, Residents

  • Purpose: To provide a safe structured environment while building caring relationships with children

    Duties: Assist in activities including but not limited to Bible lessons, crafts , games, cooking and snack preparation, outside play, and gardening

    Time Commitment: (You will choose one day and time per week)
    2 hours each week for 1 year

    Qualifications:
    • Be in agreement with Hope Ministries’ Mission, Statement of Faith, Core Values and Purpose
    Comfortable in praying with others
    A servant heart
    Other Qualifications or Skills

    Must have a passion for working with and nurturing children
    Must be encouraging and affirming
    Must respect and accept needs of the child
    Must be consistent in discipline situations
    Must relate well to all ages of children
    Must have positive attitude; enjoys having fun with children
    Must enjoy assisting and carrying out directions from a leader
    Must be at least 16 years of age

    Application/training/orientation and other requirements:
    Complete an on-line application.  The volunteer coordinator will contact you to complete the following:

    • Tour of Hope Ministries facilities
    • Background check
    • Schedule a VIP orientation
    • Obtain references
    • Schedule an on-site facility orientation


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