Parkgate offers childcare to a variety of age groups: Infant/Toddler, 3-5yrs, 5-12yrs - All of which need support from dedicated volunteers!
Infant/Toddler Care (6mo-3yrs):
The Infant/Toddler Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 6 months to 3 years in a group setting. 3-5 Care has opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 9am-11:30am and 1pm-5pm. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child and participating actively in all program activities. Volunteers in this program must enjoy spending time with infants and be able to handle some noise and crying. Volunteers are NOT responsible for diaper changes.
3 – 5 Care (3-5yrs):
The 3 – 5 Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 3 to 5 years in a group setting. 3-5 Care has opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 9am-11:30am and 1pm-5pm. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child, participating actively in all program activities, and preparing fruits and snacks for snack-time. Volunteers in this program must enjoy spending time with toddlers and be able to handle some noise and crying. Volunteers are NOT responsible for toileting or diaper changes.
AfterSchool Age Care (5-12yrs):
The School Age Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 5 to 12 years in a group setting. School Age Care has a wide range of opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 7:30am-9:30am and 2:30pm-6pm which can include: Drop-off and pick-up of children from neighbourhood elementary schools, as well as spending time with children in a before/afterschool setting. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child, participating actively in all program activities, and ensuring all materials used are put away and the work/play area is clean. Drop-off and pick-up volunteers must be able to provide mature guidance to children.
If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form
