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:
We offer Ministry of Education-licensed child care for infants (birth to 18 months), toddlers (18-30 months) and preschoolers (30 months up to school entry) from 7a.m. to 6p.m. Monday to Friday at the following locations:
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
· 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 / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
· YWCA Volunteer Training
· Position Specific Orientation
C. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.