Volunteers

VOLUNTEERING AT KIDS KOTTAGE

Volunteers of many types are greatly appreciated at Kids Kottage throughout the year.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERING AT KIDS KOTTAGE

*Completion of a volunteer interview
*Resume
*Three letters of reference
*Police Security Clearance Check and Children Services Intervention Check
(these forms will be completed at the orientation appointment for processing
Two pieces of government identification are required for the above forms:
(photo I.D.-driver's license,passport etc. and one other such as Alberta health
care card,birth certificate,etc

CHILDCARE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

COMMITMENT:

*Attend orientation and training as provided
*Volunteer for 3 - 4 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*To work directly with the childcare staff under their direction
*Will be supervised to provide age appropriate activities and care to the children
*To participate in all parts of the daily routine
*Adhere to all policies and procedures related to health,safety and behaviour
management

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Must be at least 14 years of age
*Must be non-judgemental,flexible and willing to learn childcare

BENEFITS:

*Work in a pleasant and homelike environment
*Gain experience in working with children whose families are in crisis
*Develop chilcare skills
*For high school, college or university students credit for hours of volunteering
would be verified as required for courses.

SUPPORT WORKER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

COMMITMENT:

*Attend orientation and training as provided
*Volunteer for 3 to 4 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES

*Assist with the preparation and service of snacks and meals
*Assist with cleaning duties in the kitchen and throughout the Kottage
*Assist with delivery of donations to storage areas and then assiSt with the
sorting of these donations
*Assist with maintenance and landscaping outside the Kottage

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Must be at least 14 years of age
*Must be comfortable working around children and willing to take
direction

OFFICE ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

COMMITMENT

*Volunteer 3 - 4 hours per week
*Attend orientation and training

RESPONSIBILITIES

*To work directly with the administrative assistants to assist with office
procedures
*Duties would include :telephone duties,photocopying,filing and data entry
Other duties may be assigned that match the volunteer skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Must be 16 years of age
*Must be willing to take direction

BENEFITS:

*Gain office procedure skills