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Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-Home Volunteer Angel!&nbsp;Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support.&nbsp;How You Can Help:&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children.&nbsp;</li><li>Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.&nbsp;</li><li>Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area.&nbsp;</li></ul>Why Volunteer with Nankind?&nbsp;&nbsp;Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands.&nbsp;Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind’s Child Life Specialist, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;<ol><li>Visit <a href="https://nankind.com/volunteer/volunteer-programs/" target="_blank">our volunteer page</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Click “Volunteer Now”.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete and submit the application.&nbsp;</li></ol>Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check.&nbsp;</li><li>At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Must reside in Ontario.&nbsp;</li></ul>There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Nankind

Cancer Support - In-home Childcare Volunteer

This is a bargaining unit position.We advise all applicants with work permits that obtaining employment with Polycultural will not guarantee the approval of any application for Permanent Resident status and emphasize that Polycultural’s positions do not currently qualify under the government’s Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) or Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) initiatives.About PolyculturalBe a part of Polycultural Immigrant and Community services! Founded in 1993, Polycultural is dedicated to hosting an open and inclusive environment for all. We are a multicultural melting-pot perfectly reflecting Canada’s diversity. We are like a family, have a culture filled with care and genuine connection with a very inclusive environment for all. With a diverse range of programs and services, we help individuals and families build a brighter future in Canada. Serving clients from over eight different locations across the GTA and Orangeville in more than 20 languages.Polycultural offers comprehensive benefits including employer paid Extended Health and Dental, RRSP match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)!ScopeUnder the supervision of and training and support from the Program Coordinator, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), the Childcare Worker (CNC) visits the homes of newcomer mothers with children ranging in age from 3- to 5-years-old. During home visits, the CNC worker will deliver the HIPPY program to mothers, help mothers teach their 3- to 5-year-old children, and prepare them for school. During home visits, the CNC worker delivers weekly activity packets and books to parents, demonstrating how to conduct daily activities with their children to build cognitive, social, and emotional skills. The CNC Worker will also assist mothers of newcomer children to develop their own career plan to prepare for future employment and/or educational opportunities.ResponsibilitiesThe CNC HIPPY Home Visitor is responsible for:<ul><li>Attending weekly role-play training</li><li>Making weekly visits (make-up visits if necessary) to participating families for purpose of role-playing</li><li>Participating in the planning and execution of group meetings, which includes role-playing and facilitating enrichment activities</li><li>Participating in professional development training</li><li>Keeping Coordinator informed of child/family progress and any familial issues and concerns as they rise</li><li>Completing and submitting in a timely fashion all reports and other documentation as required by the HIPPY Office</li><li>Participating in all sponsored HIPPY activities (e.g., field trips, graduations, award ceremonies)</li><li>Assisting in maintaining an efficient record keeping system of program operations and participating families by entering data into the ETO system</li></ul>CompetenciesAdaptabilityChanges behavioural style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.CommunicationsUsing a variety of communication styles and strategies to foster open communications and the exchange of information and discussion on an ongoing basis.InitiativeDoes more than is required or expected in the job; does things that no one has requested that will improve or enhance services, avoids problems, and develops entrepreneurial opportunities. Plans for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action.ServiceDemonstrates strong commitment to meeting the needs of co-workers, managers, clients, or community members, striving to ensure their full satisfaction.Qualifications<ul><li>Early Childhood Education Level 2 certificate</li><li>Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (ECE) membership in good standing</li><li>Minimum 1 year of childcare work experience in the community with families from diverse backgrounds</li><li>Fluency in Arabic is required</li><li>Familiarity with issues facing newcomers in Canadian urban setting and systemic barriers facing integration in education, social, cultural, and economic aspects of Canadian life</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, written, and verbal communication</li><li>Ability to work flexible schedules as needed</li><li>Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license</li></ul>Other requirements<ul><li>A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check (completed when offer is made)</li></ul>Important Notice to Job ApplicantsWe strongly advise all applicants to apply for positions only through official and verified channels. Please ensure you are using legitimate links—either from our official website or trusted job platforms. Avoid third-party links or unsolicited messages and never share personal or financial information outside of secure, authorized application portals.Polycultural reserves the right to post internally and externally.In support of persons with disabilities, Polycultural asks job applicants with disabilities who require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process, to please advise Human Resources, if contacted for an interview/testing, so that suitable accommodation can be arranged. (In compliance with AODA, 2005, Integrated Accessibility Standards). If you require assistance in sending your resume due to a disability, please contact Human Resources directly.We thank everyone for their interest in Polycultural; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Polycultural Immigrant &amp; Community Services hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity.No phone calls please.

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