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• LA PETITE MAISON DE LA MISÉRICORDE Accueillir les femmes cheffes de famille monoparentale et leur(s) enfant(s) dans le respect, avec empathie et ouverture, afin de les aider à renforcer confiance et autonomie. Welcome single mothers and their children with respect, empathy, and openness, in order to help them strengthen their confidence and autonomy.

Support and activities for children ages 2 to 12

Offer number: 01974

Valid until: 11-12-2026

• LA PETITE MAISON DE LA MISÉRICORDE Accueillir les femmes cheffes de famille monoparentale et leur(s) enfant(s) dans le respect, avec empathie et ouverture, afin de les aider à renforcer confiance et autonomie. Welcome single mothers and their children with respect, empathy, and openness, in order to help them strengthen their confidence and autonomy.

Activity sector(s)

• Families

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Type(s) of activity Activity Facilitation

District Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

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Context of the mandate

La Petite Maison de la Miséricorde supports single mothers who are heads of households and their children by offering various support services, including a weekend respite care program and educational services at the La Rosée Daycare Center.

We are looking for volunteers who want to work with children to support our existing staff. Depending on their availability and interests, volunteers can help out at the weekend respite care program with children ages 2 to 12 or at La Rosée Daycare during the week with toddlers.

Their presence provides additional support to the team while helping to create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for the children.

Tasks

The volunteer always works to support team members and may be asked to:

• support staff in caring for and supervising children;
• help lead games and educational, creative, athletic, or recreational activities;-support children as they go through their daily routines and various activities throughout the day;
• encourage children’s participation and inclusion in activities;
• accompany groups on educational, cultural, and recreational outings and help ensure the children’s safety;
• help set up and put away the materials needed for activities;
• help maintain a welcoming, caring, and safe environment.

Desired qualifications

We are looking for people who enjoy spending time with children and who want to make a tangible contribution to their well-being.

The volunteer must demonstrate kindness, patience, energy, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility. The ability to connect with children and work collaboratively with a team is also desired.

Completed or ongoing training in a field related to children, education, or psychosocial intervention is a plus. Relevant experience working with children will also be considered.

Since this position involves direct contact with children, La Petite Maison de la Miséricorde will conduct a background check to ensure there are no legal impediments before the volunteer begins their service.

Expected level of involvement

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to provide a regular and stable presence for the children

Depending on their availability, volunteers can serve during the week at La Rosée Daycare or on weekends as part of our respite care program.

In order to foster a relationship of trust and provide children with stable points of reference, we would like volunteers to commit to working on a regular basis for a specific period of time. The continuity of their presence is important, especially for the youngest children.

The days and time slots for volunteering can be determined based on the volunteer’s availability and the organization’s needs.

Perks we offer

• Attestation of Hours Worked (upon request)
• Reference letter (upon request)
• Volunteer appreciation events

Spoken Language(s) Unilingual French accepted

Specific Criteria Available only evenings and/or weekends

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

	Before noon Afternoon Evening
Monday	Morning
Tuesday	Morning
Wednesday	Morning
Thursday	Morning
Friday	Morning
Saturday	Morning Afternoon
Sunday	Morning Afternoon

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