Mentor, Play, Inspire: Become a Children’s Buddy

Children’s Buddy: Investing in Kids, Restoring Families

At The Single Mom KC, Pursuit is a transformative gathering where single mothers find spiritual encouragement, vital resources, and a supportive community of women walking similar paths.

However, for a mother to fully engage and experience restoration during Pursuit, she needs to know her child is not only safe, but genuinely valued, seen, and cared for. This is where the Children’s Buddy steps in as a vital catalyst for generational change.

The Role of a Children’s Buddy

As a Children’s Buddy, you provide dedicated, one-on-one support for a child in a supervised group setting. Some children thrive in standard group play, while others need a little extra intentional engagement, patient guidance, or individual connection to feel comfortable and secure.

In this role, you will:

• Foster One-on-One Mentorship: Pair directly with a child to offer individualized attention, active listening, and consistent presence throughout the evening.
• Guide Intentional Play: Engage the child in structured and informal activities—whether building Lego masterpieces, throwing a ball, reading stories, or guiding prepared crafts.
• Apply Trauma-Informed Care: Use positive redirection, patience, and a calm, reassuring demeanor to support children who may experience anxiety, sensory overload, or emotional fatigue.
• Maintain a Safe, Joyful Environment: Create a secure space where children feel safe to express themselves, try new things, and simply have fun.

Onboarding & Support

We are committed to equipping our volunteers for success. Because this role requires a trauma-informed lens and a heart for mentorship, we seek volunteers with prior childcare or youth experience. Our staff team will walk alongside you through our safety protocol, background check, and child safety training to ensure you feel fully prepared to make a lasting difference.