Overview
The Connected Families Program provides short-term relief to at-risk families with children 0–4. It supports parents experiencing stress or postpartum depression. Volunteers engage children in nurturing, age-appropriate activities that promote health.

Location
In-Person — Toronto, Ontario

When
Opportunity Type: Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule: Immediately

About This Opportunity
This program supports families with children ages 0–4 who may be experiencing stress, isolation, or mental health challenges such as postpartum depression. Volunteers provide short-term, in-home support so parents can take a break and focus on their well-being.

Volunteers engage infants and toddlers in nurturing, age-appropriate activities that promote healthy development (gross/fine motor skills, language, and social development).

What You’ll Do

Visit one family weekly (3 hours, same day/time each week)

Engage and supervise children (0–4 years)

Support developmental play and learning activities

Engage in supportive conversation with mom

Share information about community resources

Accompany families to local programs (e.g., EarlyON, library)

Complete a weekly visit log

Attend training and meetings

Commitment

3 hours per week (plus travel and logs)

Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm (no evenings/weekends)

12-week family match

3–6 month commitment

Requirements

Experience caring for newborns and toddlers





Knowledge of child development

Comfortable providing in-home support

Strong communication and active listening skills

Cultural sensitivity

Vulnerable Sector Screening required or in progress

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience in child and family services

Training and ongoing support

Career development

Reference letter after 100 hours

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

Own cell phone

Comfortable commuting to opportunity location

Willing to undergo a background or police records check

Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com

Experience caring for both newborns and toddlers

Knowledge of and experience working with the mental health of individuals and families

Must have related child development experience

Reside in Toronto

Causes

Children & Youth

Women

Community & Social Services

Skills & Experience
Customer Service, Mental Health, Child Care

Tags
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📌 Early Childhood Resource Volunteer (Toronto) (Ontario)
🏢 Volunteer Success
📍 Ontario