VOLUNTEERS
 

  HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM

What we need from you: What you can expect from us:
  • enthusiasm and a keen interest in our programs
  • a positive and valuable volunteer experience which suits your skills and needs
  • dedication to the job which needs to be done
  • orientation to our organization
  • reliability
  • ongoing training and supervision
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • a work environment that encourages open and honest communication
  • police records check
  • appreciation and recognition
  •  a signed pledge of confidentiality
  


BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

  • Be involved in the childcare programs and resources in your community
  • Gain valuable knowledge and experience
  • Enhance job skills
  • Share your talents
  • Build relationships
  • Learn new things
  • Have fun
  • Make a Difference

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

                        Position                                     Description
Playgroup Assistant Assisting Early Years Staff with setting up/taking down of room, craft, snack, disinfecting of tables and toys, interacting with children and families, modeling appropriate language/behaviour, share your talents
Toy Library Assistant Assisting with cataloguing new toys and books, promoting toys and resources, keeping files and binders organized and updated
Resource Assistant Preparing resources to be used in the playroom, at playgroups, on the toy lending van (eg. Felt stories, matching games, Early learning totes, Newborn Literacy kits, Welcome to Newborn packs)
Special Events Assistant Assisting with planning of special events, working at the event, follow up and evaluation
Fundraising Assistant Assisting with fundraising efforts as needed
Literacy Program Support Assisting the Early Literacy Specialist as needed.  Assisting the Family Literacy staff with preparing RAPP (Reading and Parents Program) book packs
Sewing, Quilting, Knitting Quilting, and/or knitting baby blankets, booties, hats to be used for Welcome to Newborn packs.  Sewing repairs, making toy bags, costumes etc.. as needed
Childcare Assistant Assisting with childcare at workshops, modeling appropriate language/behaviour, interacting with children
Toy Repair Volunteer Repairing broken toys, books, resources as needed


Volunteers are very valuable to us as they assist in our programs and work along with staff to promote and enhance our services and resources. 
 

If you would be interested in any of the positions above please call

Jennie Hill at 613-354-6318 ext 23 or Cindy Matson 613-336-3437.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! 

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
If you would be interested in becoming a LARC board member to help improve and provide leadership in Children's Services please click here for more information.


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