Kids Club Volunteer

Kids Club volunteers provide childcare for children aged 11 and younger while their parents are participating in our survivor support groups. Activities include art projects, games, and both indoor and outdoor play. Light dinner and snacks are provided (including for the volunteers!).

Kids Club happens at our main office on 303 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, every Thursday from 5-7pm (2 hours). Kids Club volunteers also have a virtual meeting twice a month with the supervisor to discuss activities and any challenges arising with the children.

Please note that Kids Club volunteers do NOT:
  • Assist with diaper or bathroom needs
  • Provide therapeutic services to children
  • Report back to parents
  • Engage in mandated reporting
The Kids Club supervisor is responsible to managing these duties.

Time Commitment
  • There is a 2-hour orientation you will receive before your first shift that discusses program policies on interacting with the children and their parents.
  • Shifts are on Thursdays from 5-7pm.
  • Program meetings happen virtually twice a month for 1 hour. They are scheduled based on everyone's availability.
  • This program asks for a minimum of 6 months of service.
Department: Advocacy & Prevention
Program: Services for Children & Youth
Supervisor: Emory Maskalenko (they/them)

If you have additional questions or concerns about this program that are not addressed here or through the online orientation page, please contact our main office at (831) 426-3062 and ask to speak with Emory.
1.Your full legal name:(Required.)
2.Your preferred name or nickname, if different from your legal name:
3.What pronouns would you like Walnut Avenue to use for you?(Required.)
4.Your email address:(Required.)
5.Please restate your email. Misspelled email addresses are the most common tech issue we run into.(Required.)
6.Do you meet the 4 eligibility criteria listed on the online orientation page?
  1. You are aged 18 or older
  2. You're willing to do a background check
  3. You physically live in California for at least 6+ months of the year
  4. At least 3 years have passed since you personally experienced domestic violence and/or received services on your own behalf at Walnut Avenue.
(Required.)
7.Do you agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and the policies outlined in the Volunteer Handbook?(Required.)
8.Do you have any questions or concerns which have not been addressed by the online orientation or this registration form?