“Snack & Chat” Program Assistant
Volunteer Position: “Snack & Chat” Program Assistant
Location: 900 Merivale Road (Main site), Teddy’s Playroom
Team: Parent-Child
Days: 3rd Monday of each month
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Minimum commitment: Three months
Volunteer will report to: Rana Arfeh
Description of Volunteer Role:
- Assist with the physical set up of room and any activities.
- Assist with child care.
- Prepare snacks and clean up after preparation.
- Assist with cleaning and putting away items after the sessions, including toys, dishes, floors, surfaces.
- Promote safety during the playgroup.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a challenging environment
- Demonstrated genuine interest in children and children’s activities
- Good communication skills, ability to speak in English & Arabic (other languages, such as Somali, French, Spanish, Chinese, an asset)
- Caring, patient, non-judgmental, and understanding of children and children’s needs
- Punctual, reliable, and dependable.
- Sensitive to multicultural issues
- Sensitive to issues facing low-income population.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to obtain an appropriate Police Records Check.