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Program Volunteer
Early Learning Program
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Impact Statement Come help make a difference in the lives of young women and their children.
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Description This position involves providing care to children 6-weeks to 2 years old, while their mothers are in school and/or attending programs onsite. This program is only offered during the public-school year and is closed during all school holidays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Help supervise and care for children while their moms are attending classes or programs. Clean and change diapers when needed. Assist with feeding, snack preparation and distribution. Provide stimulating play to promote the development and wellbeing of the children. Engage in age-appropriate games and activities with children. Help with set-up and clean-up of program space. Create a fun and welcoming environment. Attend scheduled shifts and keep track of your time; enter hours using volunteer portal. Notify staff when absent.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement Age: 18+ Confidentiality COVID-19 Vaccination Required: Yes
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Children/Youth, Health Care / Wellness
Skill(s): Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Communicate in Plain Language, Motivate Others, Sensitivity, Playing
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Orientation will be provided. Staff will be available to provide ongoing support each week. Working Conditions: Indoors, Nursery/Childcare space Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Support Newcomers Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 3 months or less Weekday - Daytime 2-3 hours per week, weekday morning (9-11:45 am) or afternoon (12:30-2:30 pm). Program runs September 7 – June 27. Once volunteer screening is completed, minimum 3-month commitment between September and June. Attend each week at the time prearranged.
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http://www.caminowellbeing.ca
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Send an Email Message
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Katie McArthur
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519-743-6333 Ext. 1243
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400 Queen Street South Kitchener, N2G 1W7
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Waterloo
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