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Virtual Cancer Support - Childcare Volunteer

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Volunteer Position Name / Role: Virtual Cancer Support - Childcare Volunteer
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Organization Name: Nankind
Organization Contact: Shazia Wall
4167300025 Ext. 229
volunteer@nankind.com
Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: Nankind volunteers receive specialized training including grief and bereavement and receive the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.
Type of Organization: Child and Family Service
More Info Link: https://nankind.com/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-angel/
Volunteer type position is suitable for:
  • Youth
  • Adult (18 +)
Duties / Roles / Activities: “My attempts to make a positive difference in the lives of mothers and their families, during these difficult times, are intended as a gift to them, but the reality is that I get back as much as I give.”
Sample Tasks: How can you help?
- Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.
- 2 hours of childcare virtual service per week to the same family.
- Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.  
Dates & Times:
  • Daytime
  • Evening
  • Weekend
Seasonal: All Year
Location of Volunteer Activity:
  • Any Dufferin
  • Orangeville and area
  • Shelburne and area
  • Grand Valley and area
Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes
Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): Yes
Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: No
Commitment Length / Duration: Moderate Term (3 months to 1 year)
Training Required:
Transportation: Own Transportation Required
Expires:
Expired Monday, June 12, 2023
Areas of Interest:
  • Support for Children / Youth
  • Education / Mentoring / Tutoring
  • Arts / Creative Activities / Design
  • Volunteer from Home
Skills / Experience: Please visit to review all the requirements:
https://nankind.com/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-angel/

To apply:
- Select: "BE A HOMEWORK ANGEL OR "BE AN ACTIVITY ANGEL and review the requirements.

- Create an MY IMPACT ACCOUNT and submit your application.


Our service areas are The Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Kingston, and Barrie.
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