Cancer Support - In-home Childcare Volunteer

Summary

Imagine a world where every parent 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

Location

In-Person

Toronto, Ontario

When

Opportunity Type

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

Flexible

About This Opportunity

Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-Home Volunteer Angel!

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support.

How You Can Help

• Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.
• Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children.
• Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.
• Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area.
  
  

Why Volunteer with Nankind?

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands.

Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role.

How To Apply

• Visit our volunteer page.
• Click “Volunteer Now”.
• Complete and submit the form.
  
  

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check and a First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
• At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.).
• Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent.
• Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus.
• Must reside in Ontario.
  
  

Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling based on your availability. We work closely with your schedule to find a weekly time slot that fits your routine.

Our service areas are The Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Kingston, and Barrie.

There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

• Minimum Age
• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
• References
  
  

Causes

Children & Youth Community & Social Services Mental Health & Crisis Support Women

Skills & Experience

Sports Coaching Child Care Community Development & Outreach Skills Counselling / Mental Health Skills

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interacting with children helping children working with children ChildDevelopment ChildcareVolunteer ChildSupport children & youth support Children and Families childprograms Early childhood educators