Child Minding Volunteer - LETS Go

Catholic Social Services; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking enthusiastic Child Minding Volunteers to provide care for newcomer immigrant children, ages 2 to 14. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe environment, engaging children in activities, and working positively with staff. This role offers valuable experience in child care and the chance to interact with diverse cultures while helping those new to Canada.

Benefits

Valuable experience

Cultural learning

Sense of satisfaction from helping others

Qualifications

• Prior experience caring for and working with children.
• Knowledge about age appropriate activities for children.
• Ability to display good judgment in providing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supervised environment for children.
• Monitor and supervise children's well-being and safety.
• Engage children in interesting activities.

Skills

Experience caring for children

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm

Knowledge of age appropriate activities

Basic First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Child Minding Volunteer - LETS Go

Weareseekingresponsible, fun, and enthusiastic individuals to provide child care for newcomer immigrant children, ages 2to 14, in a safe, welcoming, and supervised environment while parents / guardians attend an English program on-site.

Childminding volunteers for the in-person LACE session on Tuesday (1 : 00 - 3 : 00pm) at Eastwood Community Centre. Also to assist staffon the Thursday field trips. You must be available for one shift each week.

Responsibilities include :

• Provide an atmosphere where children may play safely in a supervised environment
• Monitor and supervise children ensuring their well-being and safety
• Engage children in age appropriate and interesting activities while caring for them
• To notify parents and / or staff, immediately, when there are any challenges or issues that arise
• Work cooperatively and positively with the team of staff and volunteers
• Follow directions and guidance

Desired Skills / Abilities :

• Prior experience caring for and working with children
• Knowledge about age appropriate activities for children at different levels of development
• Ability to display good judgement in providing age appropriate child care
• Established interpersonal skills (i.e. communication, patient, friendly, enthusiastic)
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Understands and model positive relationship boundaries
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification preferred
• Second language is considered an asset

Benefits :

Volunteers will gain valuable experience, learn about other cultures and feel a sense of satisfaction by helping individuals who are new to Canada.