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
- Professional 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)
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