Volunteer Requirements

Do you want to make a difference by giving children in Utah County a healthy start?

Become a Welcome Baby volunteer home visitor and enjoy the fulfillment of strengthening families in your community. Have fun interacting with infants, mentoring parents, and giving back to the community by sharing insights from your personal experiences. By volunteering five flexible hours each month, you can make a difference in the lives of families in Utah County!

Volunteers will:

• Give individualized support to new parents through monthly home visits
• Share information about health, infant development and community resources
• Use the educational resources of the program to answer questions and concerns

Requirements:

• Have experience with children and knowledge of child development.
• Commit to at least one year.
• Commit to five hours a month. This includes visiting three families and attending a monthly in-service to receive additional training and instruction.
• Schedule an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator. Call 374-8108.
• Fill out an application.
• Pass the background check.
• Go on a home visit with a mentor.
• Attend a five hour training.

Volunteers receive training in infant development, home visitation, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, child abuse, communication, and community resources.

Application Form