Driven Check-In/Out
Job Description
Assist in checking in each student and child as they arrive to NewHopeKIDS.
Answer parents’ questions and contact parents if needs arise during the service.
Volunteer Responsibilities
On Driven evenings, arrive at the Check-In Station by 5:45
Check-in all regular attendees and print necessary labels for parent and child.
Collect necessary information for guests and their children. (A clipboard is provided at the check-in station for new visitors to fill out information.)
Monitor any unauthorized attendees attempting to go past the check-in point. (No one is to go past the check-in station without a check-in label or Volunteer Lanyard).
At dismissal, release children to parents/guardians with matching labels. (No child leaves unattended and all parents/guardians must have a matching name tag or the child will not be released!) If anyone has misplaced their nametag, check the adult's ID with the clipboard of Student information.
Respond to scheduling requests or find replacement for your position if needed.
Reoccurrence of Serving
Driven volunteers serve once per month during the school year.
Volunteers commit to serve in this position for 1 year at a time.
NHCC runs a background check for anyone who works with NHCC children & youth programs. We request a new background check every two years for volunteers who continue to help in these areas. The background check is confidential and has no cost for the volunteer.
Click here to access the Online Background Check. Please have your SSN and Drivers License available.
Background Check
Mandated Reporter Training
Any adult volunteer in our children & youth programs is considered a “mandated reporter.” Before serving with children, NHCC requires a free training for volunteers.
Free online training is available through DCFS. Click here to access the training, which takes about 1 hour to complete.