volunteer: childcare educator - Montréal, QC, Canada - Head & Hands

Head & Hands Montréal, QC, Canada

3 weeks ago

Description

Commitment Choose your schedule from the following times:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 11:30am to 3:30pm
Wednesday and Friday: 9am to 1pm

Would you like to join the YPP team as a volunteer childcare educator?

We are currently looking for motivated, driven and interested people who want to make a positive difference in the life of children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old. Upon joining the YPP team, you will receive a short practical training on childcare education. This training will provide you with a solid base that you can rely on for your professional and personal life. Your role as a volunteer will help the YPP team achieve its mission which is to break isolation, offer support and create a community circle for families in need.

About Head & Hands and YPP

Head & Hands is a community organization located in NDG, more specifically at 3465 Av. Benny, Montréal, QC H4B 2R9 . Since its creation in the 1970s, Head & Hands' community services are mainly offered to teenagers and young adults. The organization is made up of many distinct departments including YPP. Our Young Parents Program (YPP) is a program offered to families on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Parents enjoy a variety of activities and workshops while our childcare educators and volunteers entertain their children. They facilitate fun and educational activities in a safe and clean environment for kids. To help with the creation of strong community ties, delicious meals are offered to all participants, volunteers and YPP staff.

Job requirements

Being able to participate to the entirety of the integration training
Understanding and applying the organization's vision and policies
Being honest and open about your motivations and goals
Participating in the maintenance of good relationships between staff and clients
Respecting the established schedule
Accepting and receiving feedback from a supervisor
Participating in the additional trainings offered by the organization

Volunteers can expect the following from Head & Hands and the YPP

Receiving adequate training for the job
Receiving positive supervision and ongoing support from the program supervisor
Being adequately informed of the organization's diverse policies
Working in a healthy, clean, adapted and non-judgmental environment
Being given the chance to freely voice feedback
Being made aware of any last-minute changes that may affect the schedule
Receiving a warm welcome at the volunteer party

Important

You will get the chance to choose your schedule according to your availability and the following work shifts:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 11:30am to 3:30pm
Wednesday and Friday: 9am to 1pm

Please send us an email indicating your availability within the above schedule. Also share, in the same email, a brief presentation of who you are and what motivates you to join our program. Send your email to

A response will be sent to you after August 24th 2022, which will explain the next steps.

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