Family Night Children's Activity Volunteer (18+)
Help to plan, prepare and facilitate children in creative, educational and engaging crafts during our Family Night community dinners.
Available Shifts: Wednesdays 6-8pm
Responsibilities:
- Working as a part of a team, you will help execute activities (i.e. crafts) for children of families accessing our Market (Food Bank) and Community Meals
- Set up gym equipment (balls, hula hoops, games, etc.) in preparation for children’s arrival;
- Warmly greet families as children are signed into the gym;
- You will co-lead the activity and assist children when required, engage their creativity, and develop relationships with them.
- Maintain awareness of the active play in the gym.
- Resolve minor disputes between children (and escalating it to parents in the event a resolution cannot be made).
- Connect with Front Desk staff to engage parental support when necessary.
- Usher families out at 7:50 pm for 8:00 pm KSM closing
- Put away equipment
- Check doors in the gym to ensure they are closed and locked
- Turn off lights upon exiting the gym
Requirements
- Must be 18+.
- Must be reliable
- Ability to handle noise
- Must be able to relate appropriately to children and enjoy being around them.
- Must enjoy making crafts and thinking resourcefully, sometimes artistically.
- Have a desire to care for children and families of the community in creative and meaningful ways.
Commitment: Minimum 6 month commitment.
