About Us

Single Women In Motherhood (SWIM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting single mothers through education, resources, and community programs. Our Little Fish Program provides supervised short-term childcare so mothers can attend appointments, interviews, or self-development activities—knowing their children are in a safe and nurturing space.

About the Role

We are seeking a caring and dependable Early Childhood Assistant Volunteer to help deliver quality childcare in our drop-in program. You’ll work closely with a small, passionate team to support children between the ages of 0–12 years in a creative, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment.

Schedule:

- Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
- Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (children may stay up to 3 hours)
- Location: On-site at 4-296 Horton Street East, London, ON

Key Responsibilities

- Engage children in storytelling, music, play, crafts, and other developmental activities
- Support children with hygiene, eating, and rest routines
- Monitor child safety and report any concerns to the supervisor
- Keep the childcare space clean, organized, and welcoming
- Assist with snack prep and tidying
- Maintain daily attendance records and logs




- Communicate respectfully with parents/guardians and team members

What You Bring

- Completion of high school (required)
- Experience working with children in a childcare or early learning setting
- Current First Aid & CPR-C certification (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required)
- Positive, patient, and nurturing attitude
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Bonus: ECE Assistant Certificate or coursework (preferred but not required)
- Bonus: Experience working with single-parent families or trauma-informed care

Why Join SWIM?

- Make a real impact in the lives of women and children
- Be part of a supportive, women-led nonprofit organization
- Low-ratio, short-duration childcare = less burnout
- Great for ECE students or those re-entering the workforce
- Opportunity for growth into supervisory or program assistant roles

Application Deadline: Open until filled. We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of our community, including single mothers, newcomers, and racialized individuals.

Note: This is a volunteer position (non paying)

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Volunteer Children's Program Helper (London)
🏢 Single Women In Motherhood (S.W.I.M.) Training Program
📍 London