Cancer Support – In-home Childcare Volunteer

Make a Difference in a Child’s life, Become an In-Home Volunteer Angel!

 

Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support. 

 

How You Can Help:

  • Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.  
  • Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children. 
  • Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery. 
  • Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area. 

 

Why Volunteer with Nankind?  

 

Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.  

 

Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind’s Child Life Specialist, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role. 

 

How to Apply: 

  1. Visit our volunteer page. 
  2. Click “Apply Now”. 
  3. Complete and submit the application. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check. 
  • At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent. 
  • Must reside in Ontario.

 

There’s a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!