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Mother and child playingFamily Place - Volunteer

We have many opportunities to volunteer! Are you interested?
Then we want to hear from you!

Playroom Volunteers

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do you enjoy being with young children?

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do you want experience interacting with young children?

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do you need formal volunteer hours to apply for post secondary courses involving children?

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do you want to add to your résumé?

Join us in our active playroom to assist in supervision and socialization with children from newborn to five years old.

 

Requirements:

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minimum of 14 years old

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minimum intermediate English

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satisfactory results from our screening process which includes an application, interview, police record check, reference checks

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minimum commitment of one morning or afternoon per week for at least three months

Peer Support Volunteers

- are you a mature, caring, non-judgmental person?
- do you have good listening skills?
- Are you interested in family issues and community resources?

Join us to welcome parents, encourage conversation and provide an empathetic ear for parents wanting to talk. Assist parents to find information and services available in the community.

Requirements:
- minimum of 19 years old
- fluent English
- satisfactory results from our screening process which includes an application, interview,
   police record check, reference checks
- minimum commitment of one morning or afternoon per week for at least six months.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

If you have a program idea for children or parents, please contact us

From a Mother

"As a stay-at-home Mom and a first time parent I could get answers on raising my daughter through the other parents and staff at Family Place. It is a great environment for younger kids to learn many things."
Marion