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Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter Charity Profile
The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is a private, nonprofit organization that provides twenty-four hour emergency residential care to children who are victims of family violence, neglect and physical and sexual abuse. It is designed to meet the needs of these children by providing them with an immediate safe & loving environment that reduces their current trauma through support and nurturance.
The mission of Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter is to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere of hope for children in crisis and to sponsor programs that encourage individual growth and development.
Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter Volunteer Information
A childcare volunteer works with and assists staff as they care for and interact with the children. This volunteer may rock an infant, read stories to a toddler, talk with a teen, join in a game of basketball, or lead a craft activity.
An education volunteer may assist teachers in the classroom, help residents with homework, or work with the Educational Assistant to provide physical education, art, music, health or other informational classes.
Special programs volunteers help to provide quality programs and special activities for the children at the shelter. In addition, they may assist with housekeeping or maintenance. Decorating for special occasions, baking birthday cakes, mending, and vehicle maintenance are just a few of the ways these volunteers contribute.
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Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter
