PEPS is looking for Group leaders for newborn groups in West Seattle
Now that the holidays are over, please consider leading a PEPS Group! We have new parents anxiously awaiting the start of their groups - if you remember how valuable your own PEPS experience was, please consider volunteering to lead a PEPS Group in West Seattle.
PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) has been supporting new parents in West Seattle for over 27 years, and our Newborn program relies on volunteers to facilitate peer support groups in your community. A commitment of 12 consecutive weeks is necessary (fewer if you co-lead a Group with a friend, spouse or partner). Experience with new parents and infants is very helpful and preferred, but not an absolute must.
PEPS provides specialized training that helps volunteer leaders create an informal, positive, and accepting atmosphere in their Groups. Volunteers have access to experienced PEPS staff mentorship while they are volunteering.
For more information on leading a PEPS Group, please visit our website or contact PEPS Volunteer Manager Cate Palmer at catep@peps.org.
PEPS PROGRAMS
Baby PEPpers
Baby Peppers is for parents and their babies to attend together. When a group begins, all babies are between five and twelve months old. Read more...
Newborn Groups
Having a newborn is a major transition in a parent's life. At a PEPS group, parents have the opportunity to share their experiences and offer each other support. A trained, volunteer facilitator leads a discussion about various parenting topics such as sleep, nutrition, and family relationships. Read more...
Little PEPpers
Would you like to meet other parents with infants and toddlers (0-3 years) and and explore issues related to parenting one, two, or more children? Read more...
NEW Online Networking!
Join the WS PEPS "Yahoo" Online Community
Come join our online community – a great way to share information, ask for recommendations, share a hot tip or great find, advertise interesting events/activities for families, etc.
It’s easy! Click here - then follow the instructions to join the group. Let’s make it a lively and helpful virtual gathering place. Hope to “see” you there!
Group Leader Meetings
Current and recent PEPS Group Leaders in West Seattle meet occasionally and stay in touch via email to share experiences and identify resources that they have found useful with their groups. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the Group Leader experience if you are considering the role!
Become a PEPS Volunteer Group Leader
Coordinate and lead parent support groups for new parents. Experience with young children or new parents is preferred. Specialized training will be given to help volunteer leaders create an informal, positive, accepting atmosphere in the groups.
For more information visit the PEPS website.
To become a newborn group leader, you will need to attend one four-hour training session.
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