Family
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
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