Volunteer Tiny Tumblers

Title: Volunteer Tiny Tumblers

Volunteer Commitment: 2 hours per week

Location: Community Y

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun – in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to volunteer, so why not volunteer at a place that really matters. The Y is one of those rare places. When you join our volunteers, you will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

The Volunteer Opportunity

This position is responsible for assisting in ensuring quality, safe, and inclusive program delivery during our Tiny Tumblers program. In this position you will assist in delivering programing that helps babies explore new equipment as well as providing a safe and inclusive environment for babies and caregivers to bond. 

Responsibilities

• Program delivery: Responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Tiny Tumblers  program and provide a safe, inclusive, positive environment. Program facilitation is in keeping with established outcomes/objectives, in addition to YMCA quality and child safeguarding standards, and provincial regulations. 
• Program delivery Includes: program set-up/take down, preparation of materials and active supervision during program duration. 
• Forming positive relationships with families within the program through interaction and connection. 
• Ensure the safety of participants in the program by following proper child safeguarding procedures.

Please note that the successful candidate is required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, clear Child Abuse Registry Check. We look forward to hearing from you! 

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.