Youth Volunteer - Childcare

Childcare Volunteers assist staff in providing high-quality care for children aged 2-12Y by helping monitor safety and engaging children through play in our Child Development Centre. Responsibilities: * Actively and enthusiastically participate with children 2-12Y * Encourage a positive, play-based environment for children * Help plan and implement age-appropriate, play-based activities * Greet parents and children in a friendly and welcoming manner * Help ensure the safety of all children by being aware of situations and the environment * Assist with cleaning the space and supplies * Know how to assist in emergency procedures * Check messages and communicate regularly with supervisors * Log hours on the appropriate time sheet * Be reliable and punctual (arrive ready for shift in proper uniform) Qualities: * Willing to learn new processes and follow procedures * Enthusiastic, helpful, welcoming, and comfortable interacting with children and families * Ability to engage with children 2-12Y Work Term: * September – June. * Weekday evenings and weekend mornings * 2 shifts/week. Shifts are 2-3 hours long Qualifications/ Skills Required: * Between 13 and 17 years of age. * Completion of minimum Emergency First Aid with CPR C or Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion. * Completion of Volunteer Training – Provided by Westside. * Ability to engage with children 2-12Y

Volunteers assist staff in providing high-quality care for children aged 2-12 by monitoring safety and facilitating play-based activities. Responsibilities also include maintaining the cleanliness of the space and communicating effectively with supervisors.

Candidates must be between 13 and 17 years of age and hold a valid Emergency First Aid with CPR C or Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion. Applicants are expected to be enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to complete provided volunteer training.

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• Childcare
• Safety monitoring
• Play-based learning
• Emergency first aid
• CPR C
• Communication
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Interpersonal skills
• Emergency First Aid
• Willingness To Learn
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Child Development
• Emergency Procedures
• Enthusiasm

• Social Services
• Education
• Sports & Recreation
• Health Volunteer
• Volunteer
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Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

6 hours per week