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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Join Our Team and Provide Help and Hope
The efforts of Dr. Lee and her staff to rescue children in jeopardy would not be possible without the dedication of more than 150 committed volunteers and the generous financial support of thousands of caring individuals who make this vital work possible. Please click the donate button to send your gift and help a child escape the horrors of living on the streets.
The Children of the Night shelter volunteer program offers volunteers the opportunity to get involved at the Children of the Night home in Van Nuys, California. Volunteers are invited to host activity workshops in our home for our children, assist our administration with clerical work, represent our organization at various public speaking events, or they may provide their professional services to our program free of charge. Please see below for a full list and description of volunteer positions available at the Children of the Night home.
Through the Children of the Night With Out Walls (WOW) program we are also placing medical, dental, and legal professionals with partner agencies across the U.S. The WOW Professional Volunteer Program allows professionals across America the opportunity to get hands-on involvement and make an impact on the lives of children living in underfunded and undeveloped shelters in their area anywhere in the country. WOW is a cost effective means of providing resources to America's teens who are forced to live on the streets. For more information please click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Children of the Night. To help you make a selection for placement with Children of the Night, a description of opportunities has been listed. Please note that volunteer hours and opportunities are limited to those listed below, and we are unable to accept volunteers under the age of 18.
Workshop Volunteers: Organize a 1.5-hour activity for our children on a hobby or special interest (i.e., crafts, makeup, improv comedy, acting, animation, first aid, dance, yoga, jewelry making, magic, origami, self-defense, HIV awareness, etc.). Volunteers are asked to provide all materials necessary for their activity. Workshops are scheduled one month in advance and take place on weeknights from 7pm to 8:30pm. Volunteers interested in the workshop volunteer opportunity must specify on their application what type of workshop they would like to conduct. Group therapy, self help, and writing workshops are not permitted.
Clerical: Help assemble press kits and volunteer packets in the Children of the Night home. Hours available are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Tutor: Work one-on-one with students under the supervision of our school staff to help with math, writing, and other subjects. Tutors work with school staff at the Children of the Night home to assist students who access our school on-line; basic command of computers and internet is necessary as well as the ability to tutor GED level Algebra and/or English Language Arts. Hours available are Monday through Thursday 10am to 4pm.
Professional: We need health, psychiatric and social service providers to work by appointment with our children from their own offices i.e. Doctors, Dentists, Psychologists, etc. For more information, please click here.
Service Professionals: We need volunteers who are printers, photographers, artists, and writers who are willing to provide their services free of charge.
Public Speaking: We need volunteers for various public speaking events around the community to assist in elevating awareness about child prostitution in America. Training provided. Hours vary.
WOW Volunteer: Now through the Children of the Night With Out Walls (WOW) program, we are matching Professional Volunteers including medical, dental, and legal professionals with agencies across the United States. For more information, please click here.Volunteer Application
Children of the Night rescues runaway teenagers who have become involved in prostitution. It is absolutely essential that all volunteers are aware of the sensitivity and confidentiality required to be a volunteer at the Children of the Night home. Therefore, it is important that all applicants thoroughly read and understand the policies before applying.
Please submit a copy of the followings documents with application:
- Driver's License
- Doctor's Note stating that you have been seen in past year and are fit to volunteer
- Proof of Auto Insurance
- TB Test within last year
Upon receipt of your completed volunteer application, we will write to the 3 references you have provided. Once 3 references have been received, you will be invited to attend a volunteer orientation. Please note that incomplete applications will receive no response.
Before starting work as a volunteer at the Children of the Night home, we will carefully explain rules pertaining to work within the Children of the Night organization. It is essential that you abide by these rules. If you do not, your position as a volunteer at Children of the Night could be terminated. It is essential that each volunteer is aware of how the program works and what is considered inappropriate within the home.
To apply as a volunteer at the Children of the Night home in Van Nuys, California – Click Here for the COTN Volunteer Application.
THE CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT WISH LIST
Donations are accepted Monday through Friday by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please contact Justina Salas at (818) 908-4474 ext. 122.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT USED CLOTHING, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WELL KEPT JEANS.
| Clothing Apparel & Accessories |
| Sweat Pants and Sweat Shirts: |
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large & XL |
| Leggings: | Sizes: Small, Medium, Large & XL |
| Watches: | with second hand |
| Socks: | (Cotton, Plain, White, Crew, Ankle) sizes 8-11 unisex |
| Underwear: | Female: Bikini Cut: 3,4,5,6,7,8 Male: Cotton boxers: S, M. L & XL |
| Sports Bras: | Small, Medium. Large, XL or 32, 34, 36, 38 |
| Gym Shorts: | Cotton - Small, Medium, Large & XL |
| T-Shirts: | Small, Medium, Large & XL |
| Flip-flops: | Sizes: Small, Medium, Large & XL or 6-11 |
| Fuzzy Slippers: | Sizes: Small, Medium, Large & XL or 6-11 |
| Hygiene & Accessories |
| Hair Brushes: | Any Type |
| Hair Spray: | Pump - Non-Aerosol |
| Feminine Products: | Ultra Thin Maxis Regular Maxis Scented Pearl Tampax (all sizes) |
| Lice Treatment Kits: | Nix or Equivalent |
| Nail Care: | Plastic Nails Nail Glue |
| African American Hair Products: | Hair Grease Hair Gel |
| Body Spray: | Feminine Scents, Body Wash |
| Hair Accessories: | Scrunches Head Bands Barrettes Little Rubberbands |
| Makeup: | Eyeliner Lip Gloss Mascara |
| Lip Balm: | Chapstick or Equivalent |
| Bandanas: | Pink, Olive, Baby Blue, White, Black |
| Electronics & Accessories |
| Batteries: | AA AAA |
| Gaming Systems: | Wii Playstation X Box GameCube |
| Boom Boxes: | Any |
| Writeable CD’s: | Blank Recordable |
| Video Games: | Wii Playstation X Box GameCube |
| Computers and Supplies: | Pentium 4 desktops or laptops External Floppy Drives USB Flash Cards |
| Personal CD Players: | Any |
| Miscellaneous |
| Microwave Popcorn: | Any Type |
| Back Packs: | Any Type |
| Plush Toys: | Large Teddy Bears |
| Gift Cards: | Target |
| Gym/Athletic: | Yoga Mats |
| Board Games: | Any Type |
| Phone Cards: | Pre-paid With No Expiration Date |
| Mini Van: | Any Type |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Children of the Night accepts resumes by email only. For consideration, please submit a resume to jobs@childrenofthenight.org. We will contact candidates we are interested in for an interview. We do not accept phone calls regarding employment opportunities. The job opportunities listed below are frequently occurring positions.
| Awake Overnight Child Care Worker |
| Hours: | 1 AM - 9 AM |
| Rate: | $12.50 Per Hour - Full Time + Benefits $12.50 Per Hour - Part Time/No Benefits $15.00 Per Hour with Bachelor's Degree |
| Qualifications: | Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must have 15 college units in behavioral sciences or 1 year experience working with youth (paid or volunteer). |
| Duties: | Awake Overnight Child Care Staff are on the premises to provide adequate supervision of children to ensure that residents are safe, up on time, and that they receive any medication as prescribed. In addition, Childcare Workers are trained to provide Crisis Hotline Services. |
| Evening Child Care/Facility Manager |
| Hours: | 5 PM - 1 AM |
| Rate: | $12.00 Per Hour - Full Time + Benefits $12.00 Per Hour - Part Time/No Benefits $15.00 Per Hour with Bachelors Degree |
| Qualifications: | Bachelor’s Degree Required. In addition: Must have 15 units in behavioral sciences or 2 years experience as a member of social work staff in a group home. |
| Duties: | Evening Child Care Workers provide appropriate adult role models and adequate supervision for Children of the Night residents. In addition, Child Care Workers are trained to provide Crisis Hotline Services. |
| Cook |
| Rate: | Hours vary between 7:30am-7:30pm $12.00 Per Hour - Full Time + Benefits $12.00 Per Hour - Part Time/No Benefits This position is rarely available. |
| Qualifications: | 3-5 years of hands on experience. |
| Duties: | Responsible for quantity food preparation for 20-40 people. |