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Our
Association is a "grass roots" organization, relying on the
contributions of community minded individuals who volunteer their time
in various capacities.
The Board of
Directors is comprised of volunteers elected by the Association's
members for staggered three year terms. A Nominations Committee
actively seeks interested people with various life experiences to
maintain a dynamic Board. Various committees of the Board depend
on leadership of volunteers. People interested in
assisting in the governance function can contact the Association's
President through our office.
Volunteers can
also assist us with special projects or with our programs and
services. A variety of volunteer opportunities exist to help
people with disabilities or to help with strategic planning.
Volunteers can become involved in a range of activities such as fund
raising, or in helping with a new experimental service in the
community. They can also become involved with people with
disabilities through partnerships in a host of community volunteer
opportunities. People interested can contact a Service Coordinator
at our office.
In addition,
opportunities exist for people in the community to become actively
involved in the life of a person with a disability through friendship
and social activities. Some people have not had the
same opportunities to grow up in the community or with a family; opening
your family life to such an individual can be a life enriching
experience. All have something to share and everyone benefits from
sharing. Friendships happen naturally in the community, sometimes
through introductions by our staff and other caring people. People
interested can contact a Service Coordinator at our office.
The Ministry of
Community, Family and Children's Services requires that we screen and review
volunteer applicants and check for criminal offences. This is one
way that vulnerable individuals can be protected.
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