Ontario: Children's Program Support


 
 

 

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The Opportunity:

At March of Dimes Canada (MODC), we are dedicated to helping children with disabilities thrive by creating a nurturing environment that supports their growth and development. Our innovative Early Learning program, Move Learn Grow seamlessly integrates pediatric occupational therapy, interactive play, and personalized family support to foster physical, cognitive, and emotional development. This play-based approach emphasizes social integration, emotional well-being, and long-term life skills. Led by occupational therapists, assistants, and volunteers, this innovative play-based program takes place in a newly transformed space, equipped with all the tools and resources necessary for success. 

Our spring program is now full. We are accepting applications for motivated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our summer/fall program. This is a great opportunity to work alongside occupational therapists, gain valuable experience, and contribute to the success of the program. This is a great opportunity to work alongside occupational therapists, gain valuable experience, and contribute to the success of the program. 


Main Responsibilities

  • Assist staff in promoting children's skill development and engagement in activities that support their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.   
  • Assist with class preparation, set up, clean up and ensure all equipment is readily available to participants.  
  • Welcome and greet participants and engage in meaningful conversations with program participants and their family.  
  • Involve and support children in a fun and enriching way in play-based arts and movement ensuring safety and participation. 
  • Participate in program debriefs and evaluations by providing observations regarding program structure and participant engagement. 
  • Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, arriving on time, following instructions, and taking initiative. 
Time Commitment: Minimum 2 program cycles
Location:  1 Duncan Mill Rd, North York, M3B 1Z2

Skills and Experience
  • 18 years of age and older.   
  • Excellent communication skills: including patience and willingness to learn about various disabilities and barriers. 
  • Experience working with infants, children, and youth, including neuro-typical, neuro-divergent, and those with developmental differences is considered an asset. 
  • Experience working with children in a recreational or community setting (e.g. YMCA, camps, community centres) is considered an asset. 
  • Comfortable performing repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, and stretching, standing and kneeling while participating in games, activities, or assisting with toys and equipment. 
  • Respect for individuality and diversity, with excellent interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with clients and their families. 
  • Ability to commit to 1-2 shifts per week for a minimum of the spring term. 

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