Child Care Volunteers

Volunteers are valued for giving the most precious commodity: their time and skills!

Burnaby Family Life relies on volunteers, and they are an important part of the organization. Burnaby Family Life encourages the involvement of volunteers to support many facets of the service we provide to people in our community.

Volunteering in one of our child care programs is a great way to gain experience working with young children and is also suitable for Early Childhood Educator students. 

Your Journey, Their Joy.

Discover the impact of volunteering.

As a Child Care Volunteer you will:

  • Work together with staff, interacting with children from 18 months to school age in multicultural environments.

  • Assist staff in setting up various play and learn stations for the children

  • Engage and plan with children age-appropriate activities

  • Attend to the children’s needs and assists staff in program planning

  • Utilize teaching techniques such as role modeling, observing, demonstrating, and reinforcing behaviour

  • Volunteers will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution to Burnaby Family Life

To learn more about the current child care volunteer opportunities available, please submit our online application

FAQ’s

  • Volunteers for child care programs must be at least 18 years old

    Youths aged 16-17 are accepted for volunteering at special events or in our annual Summer Camp programs

    Successful completion of Criminal Record Check

    Two references to speak to volunteer’s work or volunteer history

    Should enjoy and feel comfortable around young children

    Must be reliable and committed

  • 1. Volunteer application submitted

    2. Character Reference check (please list 2 contacts in the Volunteer application form)

    3. Criminal Record Check (Instructions will be provided )

    4. Completing Forms on Volunteer Hiring (Informational) Package

    5. In person meeting for Volunteer orientation.

    6. Introduction to the manger and reviewing description of volunteer role.

  • 3 months- one shift weekly, exceptions may apply for less than 3 months when volunteer is able to commit to more than one shift weekly.

  • No, this is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to gain experience working with young children.

  • Currently we have 9 locations across Burnaby and volunteers are assigned based on the current programs needing support.