Helping to ensure that all live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively.
Volunteer Opportunities
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.