Infant Cuddle Buddy Volunteers provide comfort, care, and nurturing interaction to infants ages 0–12 months within our Residential ELEE (Early Learning Education and Enrichment) Discovery Classrooms. These moments of comfort and engagement help promote healthy brain development, emotional security, and overall well-being. They also support mom on her recovery journey as she works to build a new healthy life for her family. This program is currently available at our Fresh Start Recovery Center in Columbus, Indiana.
Volunteering with Cuddle Buddies offers the opportunity to provide comfort and positive human connection to infants in need. It’s great for individuals with big hearts or those who are looking for experience in child development and early childhood care with training and supervision provided.
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Experience the joy of creating a meaningful difference in the lives of infants and their families today!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Hold, cuddle, and soothe infants to provide comfort and emotional security.
- Engage infants in developmentally appropriate play, including talking, singing, reading, and gentle sensory activities.
- Support infants’ motor development through floor play, tummy time, and interactive play.
- Follow all safety and health guidelines, including safe sleep practices and hand hygiene protocols.
- Monitor infants’ cues and respond with patience, sensitivity, and care.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure each infant’s individual needs are met.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect for families and program policies.
- Compassionate, nurturing, and patient demeanor.
- Experience with infants preferred, additional training provided.
- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety standards.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to commit to a regular volunteer schedule.
- Must complete background check, CPR/First Aid certification, safe sleep, and program orientation. Please note: Background checks and CPR/First Aid costs are absorbed by the volunteer.
- Minimum of 2 hours per week for 6 months, or as arranged with program staff.
- Complete Volunteer Orientation and Safe Sleep Training.
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