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SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER

SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER

About

What Is It?

A non-profit organization that operates three preschools for economically at-risk children, providing a high-quality education, social and emotional support, a nurturing Christian environment, transportation, and nutritious meals.

Help Needed:

Summer camp volunteers to help teachers in class, at meals, and on the playground; donations of needed items are also always welcome.  Please contact Small Steps for COVID-related updates.

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

Volunteers must be entering 7th to 12th grade.

Time Commitment

Camp takes place on weekdays from 8:30 AM – 1 PM. Volunteers can serve one day, one week, or the entire summer session.

Training Needed

Volunteers must attend a 1.5 hour orientation. They should enjoy working and playing with small children 2 yrs – 6 yrs old. Volunteers should have patience, good listening skills, energy, and willingness to follow direction, and the ability to fill in where needed.

Help Needed

SUMMER VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers serve in the classroom to help host teacher-designed learning centers.  Children in the designated classroom rotate through the centers (art, science, math (manipulatives), writing, dramatic play) to perform the educational activity.  Volunteers also assist teachers at mealtime and with playground activities.

COLLECT NEEDED ITEMS

Small Steps welcomes donations of needed items, including:

Classroom Supplies such as Band-Aids, Bubbles, Children’s books, Craft sticks, Crayola washable markers, Fun stickers, Paintbrushes, Play dough

Hygiene / Cleaning Supplies such as Allergy-free exam gloves, Clorox wipes, Hand sanitizer, Paper towels

Clothing such as Boys and girls underwear 2T–10, New or gently used children’s clothing (2T–10)

Office Supplies such as Batteries, Copier paper, Notepads, Post-it notes, Pencils, Pens

More details and ideas are on the Small Steps website.

Contact Details

Contact

Madeleine Haynes, Volunteer Services Manager

Email: mhaynes@ssnc.org

Website

https://ssnc.org/

Location

SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER

2902 Jensen Drive
Houston, Texas 77026

Location Details

2902 Jensen Drive
Houston, Texas 77026

The school has 3 campuses:

Fifth Ward: 2902 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77026
First Ward: 1709 Depelchin Street, Houston, 77007
Gulfton: 6856 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77074

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Additional Information

Small Steps Nurturing Center Video (2015):

Examples of past Scout projects

Eagle: Will L. (Troop 55) enhanced the playground area by adding a music wall, refreshing the sandbox, and making other improvements. (2016)

Eagle: Henry C. (Troop 55) built an L-shaped bench and 2 picnic tables. (2014)

Gallery

Barbara Bush visit
Barbara Bush visit
Condit Elementary donated 765 pairs of socks in "Socktober" 2016
Condit Elementary donated 765 pairs of socks in "Socktober" 2016
Barbara Bush visit
Condit Elementary donated 765 pairs of socks in "Socktober" 2016

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