Volunteer, Early Childhood Resource, Connected Families Parenting Support, Toronto & Peel Region
Core
Provide temporary relief and parenting support to at-risk families with children aged 0-4, focusing on maternal mental health and child development.
Role type
Volunteer early childhood resource and parenting support provider
Builds
Relief services enabling parents to attend to their own needs while ensuring child health and wellness
Domain
Social services / Early childhood development / Mental health support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child development experience, newborn and toddler care, cultural sensitivity, activity planning, active listening, oral communication, mental health awareness
Preferred skills
Community resource knowledge, volunteer experience, second language proficiency
Responsibilities
Engage in meaningful conversation with mothers, supervise infants and toddlers, introduce learning activities, prepare healthy meals, provide community resource information, accompany families to community centers, complete weekly logs, attend training sessions
Seniority
Volunteer, entry-level support role