Moose Jaw Family Services (MJFS) is looking for caring people with a wide range of experience to help foster community support through group interaction and child care services.
The community volunteers provide peer-driven support to those who are in need of child care, parenting skills or independent living skills. Peer support opens up a wide range of opportunities to grow as a community by simply supporting the growth of the family.
MJFS offer a variety of programs including counselling, the Family Support program and Living Independent Skills program, to name a few. Volunteers are crucial in keeping these family service’s projects ongoing and allowing new groups to be formed.
The young parent program (YPP) offers young parents a place to learn parenting skills, educational opportunities and personal development. This group gives participants the chance to interact with others, creating social networking and independent support. Volunteers provide support along the way.
The child care service offered by MJFS plays a very important role by providing parents a safe place for their child/children. Volunteers help support working mothers and fathers. This program allows parents peace of mind when they attend the centre knowing they can participate while their child is cared for through the child care service.
The role for a volunteer is potentially widespread but it comes down to giving what you can. Time, experience, and knowledge can make the difference to someone who is learning personal growth strategies. It takes a community to raise a community.
Family services need volunteers on an ongoing basis. The more community volunteers who sign up then creates more options for new programs and projects to open up in the future.
Becoming a Family Services community volunteer assistant is not difficult. Your knowledge and guidance will improve the quality of someone else’s life. To sign up as a volunteer you will need to provide some information.
- For students: having completed their babysitting course.
- For adults: filling out the volunteer application provided by MJFS. Please note that a criminal check is also required.
Anyone looking to becoming a volunteer is asked to call Brenda Zinn at 306-694-8135 or email her at brenda@mjfamilyservices.ca
For more information on Moose Jaw Family Services, check their website at: https://www.mjfamilyservices.ca
Giving to your community through volunteering is receiving a community that is growing.
