Cancer Support - Virtual Childcare Volunteer

“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.”
- Nankind Volunteer_
Imagine a world where every family with cancer receives the care needed for their children - so they have enough time to care for themselves. Now, also imagine a world where every child receives the support they need to cope with their parent’s illness or death.
Nankind (Formerly, Nanny Angel Network) offers rewarding volunteer positions for skilled childcare providers who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.
Virtual Angels provide supportive cancer care, by engaging children every week in homework-aid, educational and emotional support (Homework Club) **OR **age-appropriate 8 activities that being delivered for free monthly to the volunteers and families (Fun In A Box) to help the children navigate the changes that come with a cancer diagnosis and healthily address their emotions.
- **Make a Difference in a child's life, Become a Volunteer Angel**_
**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.
**How to apply**
- Select:
"
BE A HOMEWORK ANGEL OR "
BE AN ACTIVITY ANGELand review the requirements.
Our service areas are The Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Kingston, Barrie.
- **Kindly note, the role is not that of a babysitter, housekeeper, or personal**_
- **assistant - a Nanny Angel’s primary focus is engaging and supporting the children.**_
**Job Types**:
Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length:
6 months
Part-time hours:
2 per week
**Salary**:
$0.01 per year
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required