Needs From: Whitworth Serves

Volunteer: Vanessa Behan Practicum

Interns and/or Practicum students are under the direct supervision of the corresponding department depending on the service contract.  Projects and objectives are also dependent upon the contractual agreement with each institute of higher education. 

 Potential Education Benefits:

Exposure to a diverse population of children newborn through 12 years of age Observe and interact with children in an ever-changing population Impact a child’s experience through positive interactions Learn about families living in poverty; toxic stress; ACEs; the complexities of domestic violence; health implications Learn about social justice; non-profit structures; fundraising; HR; leadership Opportunity to observe and support behavior management plans that are individualized for each particular child as needed Research and visit other area agencies Work directly with families as they use Vanessa Behan resources

Agency: Vanessa Behan

Interns and/or Practicum students are under the direct supervision of the corresponding department depending on the service contract.  Projects and objectives are also dependent upon the contractual agreement with each institute of higher education. 

 Potential Education Benefits:

Exposure to a diverse population of children newborn through 12 years of age Observe and interact with children in an ever-changing population Impact a child’s experience through positive interactions Learn about families living in poverty; toxic stress; ACEs; the complexities of domestic violence; health implications Learn about social justice; non-profit structures; fundraising; HR; leadership Opportunity to observe and support behavior management plans that are individualized for each particular child as needed Research and visit other area agencies Work directly with families as they use Vanessa Behan resources

Agency: Vanessa Behan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Many ways to volunteer with Vanessa Behan!

Volunteers are the heart of the Vanessa Behan. Please see our list of volunteer opportunities to find out more about our current openings. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. You are asked to make a six-month commitment of at least 5 hours a per month for the Childcare Volunteer position.

Our Receptionist and Kitchen volunteers also commit to a minimum 6 months of service and have a weekly 4-hour shift. Volunteers must pass an interview, receive positive feedback from three professional references, clear a FBI fingerprinting background check, fulfill other licensing requirements, and attend an informative Vanessa's Promise Tour. We also accept students seeking an internship or practicum.

Agency: Vanessa Behan

Volunteers are the heart of the Vanessa Behan. Please see our list of volunteer opportunities to find out more about our current openings. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. You are asked to make a six-month commitment of at least 5 hours a per month for the Childcare Volunteer position.

Our Receptionist and Kitchen volunteers also commit to a minimum 6 months of service and have a weekly 4-hour shift. Volunteers must pass an interview, receive positive feedback from three professional references, clear a FBI fingerprinting background check, fulfill other licensing requirements, and attend an informative Vanessa's Promise Tour. We also accept students seeking an internship or practicum.

Agency: Vanessa Behan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 99202

Allow Groups: No