ROLE PROFILE

To aid childcare staff in ensuring a safe, nurturing and interactive play experience for the children.

Commitment: To Volunteer will work every Wednesday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm; this ongoing position starts immediately.

Key responsibilities and activities:

• Minimum 15 years of age with parent/guardian consent.
• Cultural awareness and/or experience in working with culturally diverse groups an asset.
• Experience with infant and preschool children (0-6 yrs).
• A pleasant and friendly manner.
• Have adequate health and stamina to meet the demands of working with children.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Maintain constant supervision of assigned children.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Able to climb stairs (building is not wheelchair accessible) and sit on the floor with children.
• Ability to interact positively with children in different environments or settings.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training, accept direction and suggestions from immediate supervisor or coworkers.
• Adhere to KARA Family Resource Centre’s Confidentiality Policy.
• Perform or assist in any other duties as requested by immediate supervisor or as necessary.

Benefits of volunteering with KARA:

• Share your expertise and skills.
• Meet new people.
• Learn new skills.
• Gain new insights and experience.
• Contribute to the well being of your community.

Preferred skills and qualities:

• Mature and friendly personality.
• Ability to communicate well with parents/children.
• Effective time manager.

Position requirements:

• Edmonton Police Services Criminal Record Check Required.
• Child Intervention Record Check Required.
• Resume.

Training: You will be trained by our childcare team.

Contact Information:

Badriea Taha -Volunteer/Special Events Coordinator
Phone: 780.478.5396 Ext 239,
Direct: 587-525-7430
Email:badriea@kara-frc.ca