-
15 people are interested
Cancer Support - Virtual Childcare Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Nankind
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
15 people are interested
Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become a Virtual Volunteer Angel!
Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit two (2) 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 virtual childcare support.
How You Can Help:
- Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.
- Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe virtual experiences for children.
- Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability for families during a parent’s treatment and recovery.
- Offer two (2) hours of childcare support per week to the same family.
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 a Virtual Volunteer Angel, you will support children in overcoming learning obstacles, building problem-solving skills, and engaging in creative activities that provide a healthy emotional outlet.
Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring virtual space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest.
Through weekly virtual visits, you will foster a special connection, allowing children to form a new friendship with you while exploring ways to process, understand, and express their feelings about their parent’s cancer. 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: https://nankind.com/volunteer/volunteer-programs/
2. Click "Apply Now".
3. Complete and submit the application.
Qualifications:
*Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check.
*At least 100 hours 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 Canada.
There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!
More opportunities with Nankind
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Nankind
Location:
1000 Sheppard Ave. West, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario M3H2T6, CA
Mission Statement
A world where every parent with cancer receives the support they need to no longer choose between their care and the care of their children. Where their children have the support of a specially trained volunteer angel to share their feelings in a healthy way and build emotional resilience.
Description
In 2009 Audrey Guth, a mother in the midst of her own cancer journey, realized the burden that many parents with cancer face, juggling being a parent and patient. After meeting a mother with cancer and her child in a waiting room, she saw a gap in cancer care and knew she had to do something to help.
Guth founded the Nanny Angel Network (NAN) giving respite to moms with cancer. Since then she has made it her mission to innovate and lessen the social and emotional impact of cancer on families by providing free support to mothers, fathers and primary caregivers with cancer.
NAN has evolved to Nankind, providing critical intervention to children experiencing the trauma of parental cancer. One family at a time, Nankind has built a community of Volunteer Angels, referral partners and sponsors that together provide free supportive cancer care to families.
To date Nankind has supported 3,000+ families, empowered 4,000+ children, provided 65,000+ meals and delivered 100,000+ hours of free childcare.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Women
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2025
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Painting
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Two (2) hours of virtual childcare support per week to the same family.