Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (Family Drop-In Volunteers Needed – Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons)

Organization Name: Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House
Opportunity Title: Family Drop-In Volunteers Needed – Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: January 18, 2022
End Date: April 5, 2022

Email: volunteer@dtesnhouse.ca
Website: http://dtesnhouse.ca
Details:

• Background/police check requiredAppropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Family-oriented volunteeringTraining or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

We are looking for volunteers to help with our Family Drop-In program on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 2-6:30pm.

The Family Drop-in program creates a welcoming, safe, and fun environment for local families with young kids to come spend time after school. As part of the program, families enjoy snacks and a nutritious dinner and engage in arts and crafts and workshops facilitated by partner organizations. The children participating in the Family Drop-In program range in age from roughly 10 months to 12 years.

Volunteers for the Family Drop-In program are responsible for assisting with program set up and take down, which includes setting up and cleaning up tables and chairs and the day’s activities. Volunteers also help with food preparation and dishes and are encouraged to engage with the families and kids.

Please note that this position requires a minimum 3-month commitment from volunteers and that those interested in the position must undergo a 30min phone interview/screening call, and a criminal record check review for the role. To apply, please email volunteer@dtesnhouse.ca