ECCDC is always open for volunteer assistance, whether you are needing to fulfill community service for school or retired and want to give back to the Escondido community. Your dedication and commitment is vital to the success of our programs and we greatly appreciate your contribution!
Playground Monitor (a commitment for a period of service may be required for this position)
Classroom Activities Preparation (a commitment for a period of service may be required for this position)
Garden Club and Sensory/Playground Projects
Facility-grounds Projects
Special Events- Fundraiser, Recruitment Fair, Appreciation Party, Graduation **If you have a special talent and would like to offer your services to ECCDC, please let us know!
General Education
Child Development
Event Planning
Community Outreach
Able to frequently sit, stand, kneel, bend, and lift up to 50lbs independently
Must be responsible and professional
**For facility maintenance projects: Must have prior experience with general
maintenance tasks and able to use tools confidently and safely. If licensed or
bonded in a trade, must be able to present current credentials
Able to complete a Background Check
Must be at least 18 years of age
Immunizations and statement of good health
If any of these things pique your interest, please apply by filling out the volunteer application and submitting it to HR@eccdc.com or you can drop it off at our Central Office location.
ECCDC welcomes those looking to intern as part of a school program, job transitioning, or job training. If you are interested in such an opportunity, please reach out to your school facilitator or instructor and they will guide you through the guidelines and agreements.
Thank You! -The ECCDC Team
Regularly Scheduled Volunteers: When a volunteer commits to a regular schedule and over a period of an agreed upon time. This can be ongoing or over a pre-determined length of assignment like summer vacation.
Special Event Volunteers: are those who serve only once or occasionally in an event situation. Examples of such events are fundraisers, recruitment fairs, graduation, and employee appreciation events.
Seasoned Volunteers: are those who have been at ECCDC for long enough that they are able to train and supervise other volunteers. (Ex: ECCDC Board of Directors)
Professional Volunteers: are those that volunteer using expertise according to their license, registration, or classification as required by the profession. These credentials must be current to provide these services.
Volunteers are to actively scan and supervise children while on the school playgrounds or in other areas designated by the Site Supervisor.
Physically and visually supervise children indoors and outdoors to help maintain appropriate teacher: child ratios and safety at all times according to Title 5 Regulations.
Works as a team player
Promote the growth and wellbeing of the children and to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
Survey playground area regularly for unsafe and/or hazardous conditions.
Communicate, listen, and actively interact with all children.
Must obtain fingerprint background clearance
ECCDC holds several annual fundraisers on our property and in our community. All events are made successful by the generous time donated by our volunteers. Event volunteers are dedicated and contribute to the success of our organization by assisting with special events, fundraisers, and graduations.
Plan and execute day of to ensure events go smoothly and that guests have an enjoyable experience.
Set-up/tear-down
Greeters, ushers, general assistants, servers, check-out etc.
Decorate
ECCDC has two large sites in Escondido, and we often have projects to help keep our programs looking beautiful and safe.
A variety of tasks as needed