Child Care Greeter

POSITION TITLE: Child Care Greeter

CLASSIFICATION: Volunteer

DEPARTMENT: Children’s Services

LOCATION: 75 MacNab St. S, Hamilton, Ontario                         

REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator

SUPERVISOR:  Supervisor, Children’s Program

VERSION DATE: September 2025        

SCHEDULE: Daily 8:00am – 10:00am

A. PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The YWCA Hamilton Child Care team strongly believes learning through play and exploration exemplifies meaningful learning during the early years of a child’s life. We offer Ministry of Education-licensed child care for toddlers (18-30 months) and preschoolers (30 months up to school entry).

B. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Able to commit to a recurring volunteer shift;
• Desire to be a long-term volunteer.
• Committed to advocating for and empowering women, girls and gender diverse individuals;
• Experience working with marginalized women and gender diverse individuals considered an asset;
• Must be able to lead and work from a feminist, anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective for operations and strategic planning;
• Willing to accept supervision and take direction;
• Must maintain confidentiality and privacy;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills;
• Able to excel in a high interaction environment;
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector / Criminal Records Check or willingness to obtain at own cost.
• Must provide a TB test, proof of Tetanus (within 10 years) and proof of MMR immunizations;

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:         

• Greeting families who are dropping off their children for daycare outside our MacNab location by the main doors.
• Giving families a warm welcome / smiling face as they arrive with their children.
• Putting out Tri fold Childcare board at the beginning of each shift and returning it to childcare services at the end of each shift.
• Directing any inquiries or concerns to Childcare staff.
• Adhere to all policies as outlined in the YWCA Volunteer Training;
• Connect with the coordination team with any concerns prior to the completion of your volunteer shift.
• Works safely and reports all workplace hazards;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Perform other duties as required.

NECESSARY TRAINING:

• YWCA Volunteer Training
• Position Specific Orientation

C. WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift and bend.
• Must be able to stand outdoors for up to 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold.