Saturday Trip Chaperone

Volunteer Description: Trip Chaperone
Role Summary
Trip Chaperones support staff members during off-site trips by helping supervise residents and children, ensuring safety, and assisting with logistics. This role helps create a smooth, enjoyable, and well-organized outing for everyone involved.
Scheduling & Commitment
- This is a flexible volunteer role.
- Volunteers may choose when they are available to help.
- Each month, volunteers will receive a text message with upcoming trip details, including where the group is going, dates, times, and when help is needed.
- Trips typically take place on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes early when you sign up for a trip.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the staff member in supervising the group and ensuring no one wanders off.
- Help keep track of residents, children, and belongings during outings.
- Drive the organization’s 12-passenger van or another vehicle (please notify staff if you are not comfortable driving).
- Offer support to moms with children or babies-ask before helping.
- Help maintain a positive, calm, and respectful environment throughout the trip.
- Follow all staff instructions and safety guidelines.
General Expectations & Guidelines
- Arrive on time and be prepared for the day.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing or jackets.
- Bring a bagged lunch (no energy drinks, please).
- Do not take photos of residents or children.
- If you need to cancel at the last minute, please call 603-692-3100 ext. 7 to notify the staff on duty.
- Be flexible, patient, and ready to help where needed.
- Have fun and enjoy spending time with the group!
Volunteer Boundaries & Conduct
- No Purchases or Promises: Volunteers may not buy items for residents or promise to buy any