Volunteer, Early Childhood Resource, Connected Families Parenting Support, Toronto & Peel Region
Core
Provide temporary relief and support services to at-risk families caring for children from birth to four years of age, enabling parents to take a break from parenting demands.
Role type
Volunteer, Early Childhood Resource
Builds
Relief services for mothers/families experiencing stress, isolation, and mental health concerns
Domain
Social Services / Early Childhood Development
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Child development experience, newborn and toddler care, cultural diversity sensitivity, meal planning, community resource knowledge, mental health awareness
Preferred skills
Previous volunteer experience, second language skills
Responsibilities
Engage in meaningful conversation with mothers, supervise infants and toddlers, introduce learning activities, partner with parents to prepare healthy meals, provide information about community resources, accompany families to community resources, complete weekly logs, attend meetings and training sessions