VOLUNTEER WITH US.

We partner with the Napa Farmers Market and the Education Station to provide Story Time at the Farmers Market. Our sign-up page is now live for this popular program. Story Time takes place every  Saturday morning year round and on Tuesday mornings from April through Septembre at the Napa Farmer’s Market. Readers bring their own books to read to children (age appropriate books for 0-10 years old). Sharing and reading books with children prepares them for school and establishes a foundation for lifelong learning. Volunteers commit to at least one 30 minute story time session.

Current opportunities:

Location: Napa Farmers Market, 195 Gasser Drive, Napa
Days:  Saturdays
Times: 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Dates: through March (April to September sign-up coming soon!)

Sign up here

We invite community members to join us for our Community Connections to Early Learning. Volunteers will either help with set-up of activities or will share one of their own talents such as music, art, movement, drama and much more. Community Connections take place September through May and are usually held during the day, however, starting this Fall we will be introducing evening and weekend sessions. The quarterly events include No Sweet Trick or Treat, Community Literacy Day,  and A Day in the Park. We invite volunteers to help us with organization, planning, set-up and running an art station or a reading corner for children.

Job Summary

To provide support for the Toy Library and Early Learning Center, including maintaining a welcome and fun environment, loaning toys out to families and child care professionals, and assisting with interactive activities that occur during operating hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 16 years of age
• Minimum commitment of at least 2 hours per week for at least 3 months
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Consent to and pass a background check

Nice to have:

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Interest and/or experience working with children and families
• Early childhood education/child development a plus
• Bilingual/Spanish a plus

Description of Duties

• Provide quality customer service to families and child care providers.
• Advise visitors in selecting age-appropriate toys, materials and equipment
• Check out and check in toys and equipment
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment
• Inventory and clean and/or disinfect toys and equipment
• Set up activities, including room arrangement and special equipment
• Interact with young children and families
• Lift and carry toys and equipment up to 30 pounds