Role Overview

The Children’s Program Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of programs and activities for children ages 6–12. This role helps create fun, engaging, and educational experiences that encourage creativity, participation, confidence-building, and community connection. The coordinator also supports communication with families and assists with program registration and organization.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)
Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate children’s programs, workshops, and activities
• Support outreach efforts to engage children and families in the community
• Assist with registration and onboarding for programs, camps, workshops, and events
• Communicate with parents, participants, volunteers, and instructors as needed
• Help promote children’s initiatives through social media, email, and community partnerships
• Track participation and provide basic administrative and organizational support
• Assist in creating safe, welcoming, and engaging experiences for children
• Collaborate with the Afiwi team to strengthen children’s programming and community engagement

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about working with children and supporting youth development
• Organized, dependable, and patient
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children, camps, schools, arts programs, or community organizations is an asset
• Comfortable using email, online forms, and basic digital tools
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Creative, energetic, and community-minded

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain leadership experience, earn volunteer hours, and support innovative programming.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support instructors with daily camp activities and set up.
2. Assist campers with hands-on projects and tasks.
3. Help supervise group transitions, breaks, and outdoor time.
4. Encourage positive participation, creativity, and teamwork.
5. Serve as a role model for campers in behaviour, attitude, and communication.
6. Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp envioronment.  

Ideal Candidate:

1. Demonstrate responsibility, patience, and a genuine interest in working with other children or students.
2. Be enthusiastic about STEAM subjects.
3. Be punctual, reliable, and collaborative.
4. Possess strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits:

1. Earn community service hours.
2. Gain hands-on experience in leadership and education.
3. Build your resume and references.
4. Receive a Certificate of Participation. 

If you are ready to make a difference and help bring STEAM to life for learners, we'd love to hear from you! 

Looking to get involved in your community and make an impact on students? 
Join our Humane Education Volunteer Team! 

If you are passionate about animals, enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in your community, consider joining our Humane Education Team to continue your journey of being an animal advocate!  

Time Commitment 

We ask for a minimum commitment of four presentations each month, which is between eight to twelve hours monthly. Volunteers must have daytime availability and provide four morning or afternoon slots to present during school hours.  

Role Requirements 

• Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.
• A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role. 
• Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network.
• Be available to commit to four presentations each month.
• Comfortable presenting in front of children.

The Impact 

• Directly impact your local and global community by empowering participants to  discover their empathy for animals and their environment, while inspiring a deep connection to animals. 
• Taking a student-centred approach, have meaningful conversations about animals through discussions, videos, and activities with curriculum connections. 
• Make a direct impact on the lives of animals and children. 

THE BENEFITS TO YOU 

• Gain valuable skills and learn more about animal well-being and our Humane Education programs.
• Gain leadership and public speaking skills in classroom settings
• Engage in heartwarming and impactful experiences as you empower young minds to be animal advocates. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS  

• Previous teaching, presenting or experience working in a school setting would be an asset.
• Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software. 
• Ability to clearly communicate instructions to students.  
• Must provide a clear Criminal and Judicial Matters Check.
• A vehicle in good working order will be required for this role.  
• Must reside within our Animal Centre communities (York, Durham, Barrie, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Renfrew County, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, & Sudbury. 
• Must be able to provide daytime availability (during school hours).
• Must be available to deliver 4 presentations a month. 
• Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network. 

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM TODAY! 

 *Mileage reimbursement is NOT available for this role; therefore, we do our absolute best to schedule presentations within a 25km (about 15.53 mi) radius of your community.