Opportunities From: United Way of Central Ohio

  Supply Family Care Kits Today!  BEATING COVID-19...WISDOM IS TO PLAY THE LONG GAME! While this is surely no game, the saying playing the long game refers to active participation in achieving goals which may take some time. Your generosity is humbly appreciated and will continue to be needed daily in support of our littles and their families with educational supplies, diapers, and cleaning supplies. With the close of week two, we've prepared, packaged, & distributed over 150 care kits that included 60 diapers, 7 children's books, and 2 packages of body & cleaning soaps in each kit. We also acquired 360 buddy boxes (a shoe sized box filled with kid-friendly, nutritious, nonperishable, individuals sized food items that are easy for children to eat or prepare on their own.) Week three is now and we still need you. Are you in? https://www.southsidelearning.org/  

 

  SSEL Story Time Challenge At South Side Early Learning, we know the power of a story. To take us somewhere where the adventure never ends, where we can learn and play, where we are safe. That is why we are launching the Story Time Challenge to provide stories and resources to Columbus’ families with young children.   STEP 1: Pick your favorite children’s book from your family library or downloaded onto your tablet. STEP 2: Record a video of yourself reading your favorite story for us to share with Columbus’ littles while preschools across the city are closed. STEP 3: Upload your video to your social media page and tag @southsidelearn or email your video to us at storytime@southsidelearning.org. STEP 4: Tag your friends and challenge them to either read a book or donate to the Family Together Fund, a critical resource that our social work team uses to support Columbus families with young children during difficult times. Videos will be shared on our social media and shared with families to participate in virtual story time. https://www.southsidelearning.org/storytime  

 

Since 1922, the mission of South Side Early Learning has been to ensure every young child benefits from a holistic, high-quality early education. We are passionately committed to lead the partnerships, best practices and performance that maximize a child's first 2,000 days. At SSEL we believe "it takes a village" and look forward to working with you as a volunteer.  Play, Learn, & Grow with Our Littles! Volunteers will play a vital role in creating an enjoyable & educational day of school for our students. Volunteers can choose what they would like to do at SSEL, from helping out in a classroom with birth-three year olds, learning and playing with three-five year olds, to hanging out with a number of our admin. Tell us what you are passionate about and we will make sure you have a great time with us! Ideal volunteer is outgoing, organized, and comfortable interacting with young children. Requested hours 9:30-11:30, or 2:30-4:30. This opportunity is available for ongoing volunteering. For more opportunities visit the South Side Early Learning page on Volunteer United.    **Please NO COURT ORDER COMMUNITY SERVICE**   ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT SSEL At SSEL at we excited to work with individuals who are interested in giving their time and talent. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, volunteers who have regularly scheduled shifts must complete a background check and have a medical statement completed (for more information, please visit this page of the ODJFS website). This is to ensure the health and safety of our students. While these forms are not required for single time volunteer opportunities, please know if you have a great experience and like to volunteer again you will need to work with our Program team to complete the required paperwork.

Since 1922, the mission of South Side Early Learning has been to ensure every young child benefits from a holistic, high-quality early education. We are passionately committed to lead the partnerships, best practices and performance that maximize a child's first 2,000 days. At SSEL we believe "it takes a village" and look forward to working with you as a volunteer. 

 

Play, Learn, & Grow with Our Littles!

Volunteers will play a vital role in creating an enjoyable & educational day of school for our students. Volunteers can choose what they would like to do at SSEL, from helping out in a classroom with birth-three year olds, learning and playing with three-five year olds, to hanging out with a number of our admin. Tell us what you are passionate about and we will make sure you have a great time with us! Ideal volunteer is outgoing, organized, and comfortable interacting with young children. Requested hours 9:30-11:30, or 2:30-4:30. This opportunity is available for ongoing volunteering. For more opportunities visit the South Side Early Learning page on Volunteer United. 

**Please NO COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE**

 

ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT SSEL

At SSEL at we excited to work with individuals who are interested in giving their time and talent. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, volunteers who have regularly scheduled shifts must complete a background check and have a medical statement completed (for more information, please visit this page of the ODJFS website). This is to ensure the health and safety of our students. While these forms are not required for single time volunteer opportunities, please know if you have a great experience and like to volunteer again you will need to work with our Program team to complete the required paperwork.