Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

In Barbados there are very limited organisation that purposefully come together to work on behalf of the children in society. Below are the three that I found interest in;

PAREDOS-
This is an organisation that that seeks to assist parents in parenting their children. These parents mostly include those who are underprivileged, teenage mothers, or any parent who is seeking assistance in know how to raise their child. This organisation interest me because, my challenge is based on parents being able to leave a positive legacy for their children, and in doing so I will be seeking to overcome the barrier between teacher and parent, ad be able to get parents more involved in their child's education. PAREDOS' purpose is directly dealing with parents and parenting and therefore if I can become involved in this organisation, then I would have a better opportunity of reaching more parents.
A job opportunity in this organisation right now would be more voluntary work. This voluntary work would include speaking in certain environments, such as seminars or just a session on parenting. The experience required is minimum.

VARIETY The Children's Charity
 This organisation's goal is to raise funds for the sick, disadvantaged, and disabled children in Barbados and in the Eastern Caribbean. What interest me in this organisation is the impact that they have on the children, and being involved would be a great opportunity. Though being involved may not directly mean interacting with the children, but knowing what little I am doing can have a great impact on the children's lives. In this organisation volunteering is my better option, I could also become a member of the charity with a annual fee. No experience is required.

H.O.P.E for Children

This organisation provides food, school uniforms, school supplies, hygienic supplies and other essentials. Recently they have increased their programmes to ensure that the children have a progressive and productive future. I was drawn to them because they not only focus on the physical needs but also in developing the children into responsible adults. Voluntarism is the option of being involved, and no experience is required.  

References
Parent Education for Development in Barbados
http://www.paredos.net/ 

Variety the Children's Charity
http://varietybarbados.org/

H.O.P.E for Children
http://www.hopeforchildren.org/