Early Childhood Resource Volunteer (Toronto)
In-Person
Ongoing
55+ Friendly
Summary
The Connected Families Program provides short-term relief to at-risk families with children 0–4. It supports parents experiencing stress or postpartum depression. Volunteers engage children in nurturing, age-appropriate activities that promote health
Location
In-Person
Toronto, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately
About This Opportunity
This program supports families with children ages 0–4 who may be experiencing stress, isolation, or mental health challenges such as postpartum depression. Volunteers provide short-term, in-home support so parents can take a break and focus on their well-being.
Volunteers engage infants and toddlers in nurturing, age-appropriate activities that promote healthy development (gross/fine motor skills, language, and social development).
What You’ll Do
Visit one family weekly (3 hours, same day/time each week)
Engage and supervise children (0–4 years)
Support developmental play and learning activities
Engage in supportive conversation with mom
Share information about community resources
Accompany families to local programs (e.g., EarlyON, library
Complete a weekly visit log
Attend training and meetings
Commitment
3 hours per week (plus travel and logs)
Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm (no evenings/weekends)
12-week family match
3–6 month commitment
Requirements
Experience caring for newborns and toddlers
Knowledge of child development
Comfortable providing in-home support
Strong communication and active listening skills
Cultural sensitivity
Vulnerable Sector Screening required/or in progress
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in child and family services
Training and ongoing support
Professional development
Reference letter after 100 hours
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum Age
- Own cell phone
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com
- Experience caring for both newborns and toddlers
- Knowledge of and experience working with the mental health of individuals and families
- Must have related child development experience
- Reside in Toronto