Kids@Play/Community Volunteer
Organization Details | |
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Organization Name: | familiesforward |
Address: | 465 Stafford Street Winnipeg MB R3M 2E2 |
Website: | https://families-forward.com/ |
Organizational Description: | familiesforward is the parent-child coalition supporting families with children ages 0-6 in the River Heights/Fort Rouge communities. We offer family programming including drop-in play groups and other programs as available |
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Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5651 |
Description of Duties: | familiesforward is recruiting volunteers for a variety of duties to help provide meaningful services to families with young children in River Heights and Fort Rouge. Volunteers are needed in several areas, including (but not limited to): ● Setup and cleanup at Kids@Play playgroups ● Transportation of equipment to different Kids@Play sites ● Special events in the community ● Coalition membership (members-at-large and executive board members) |
Skills Required: | We are looking for individuals who are organized, flexible, able to work in a team, and enjoy working with young children and their caregivers. English is required, and additional spoken languages are an asset. Access to a vehicle is an asset but not required. |
Skills Gained/Related Careers: | -Experience in program facilitation -Experience in operations of a non-profit organization -Experience in community development -Experiencing in working with and supporting the needs of young children and their families This opportunity would be great for individuals in or looking to get into such careers as Social Work, childcare, community-based organizations, mental health, and other social services. |
Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
Time Commitment: | Daytime , Flexible Hours Our Kids@Play groups run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:30am-11am. Volunteers would be needed for anytime between 8:30am and 11:30am for setup, programming, and take down. |
Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - River Heights |
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
How to Apply: |
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Closing Date: | Jun 1, 2025 |
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