I want to volunteer but what can I do?
Here are some ways that you can get involved and make a difference in someone’s life.
Volunteer
- Provide one-to-one friendship and support
- Help with special events or weekly activities
- Become a member
- Apply your professional skills to the work of a committee or board of directors
Volunteer as a youth
Be a friend, mentor or peer tutor to someone at your school or in your community. Check with the student services department or special education resource teacher at your high school, college or university to learn how to become involved. You can also check out the Best Buddies Canada website at www.bestbuddies.ca for ideas.
Learn and Share
Even if you can’t volunteer your time, you can still help. Become informed about the issues affecting people who are labelled as having an intellectual disability and tell your friends and family what you have learned. Remember that all people have the ability to be good friends, neighbours and employees. Encourage others to give people a chance to demonstrate their skills and abilities.
Volunteers will Experience
- an environment that is friendly and welcoming
- an opportunity to share ideas and skills
- proper orientation and training to placement and position
- adequate support and direction
- the opportunity to make positive personal connections
- the opportunity to be heard, make decisions, and be respected
- the opportunity to decline a suggested placement
- recognition for work well done
- community hours for high school students
Types of Volunteers
The following are types of volunteers that are already established in the organization that you may be interested in helping:
Special Events Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to assist with a variety of special and/or one time events (dances, annual BBQ, Wii Celebration Event, etc.)
Day Program Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with recreation and social events in our day program. Volunteers will work with staff in teaching new skills, or helping individuals to participate in recreational or social activities. Time Commitment: programs run Monday to Friday from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. Commitment is based on availability and program events. On average 1-2 hours per week.
Leisure Buddies
Leisure buddies are volunteers who work one to one or with small groups doing a variety of activities (coffee, sports events, games, etc.). These positions are primarily available in the evenings and on weekends. Time commitment: flexible 1-2 hours weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on the individual.
Bingo
We are always happy to have volunteers to help out with our bingo fundraisers throughout the year. Volunteers work in groups of 2 (two). You must be 18 years or older to volunteer. Time commitment: 2.5 hours per session.
New Programming
Perhaps you have an interest or hobby that you would like to share. We may be able to incorporate your skills into an existing program or even create a new one! Feel free to contact us with your ideas!
If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities or wish more information about volunteering with Community Living Cambridge please fill out and submit the information on the right, or contact us for more information!
Become a volunteer today!
If you have read what we have to offer and you are interested in volunteering for us please contact us by clicking the link below or mailing the completed forms to the address listed below:
Email Contact
Community Living Timmins Intégration Communautaire
166 Brousseau Avenue
Timmins, ON P4N 5Y4
You can also contact us by fax at: (705) 267-2011
Forms to fill in
- Volunteer Bill of Rights (form to read)
- Privacy Policy CIMS2 (read and signed once started)
- Abuse and Harassment B1 (read and signed once started)
- Confidentiality Policy G2 (read and signed once started)
- Volunteer Oath of Confidentiality Policy (needs to be signed)
- Volunteer Enrolment Form (needs to be signed)
- Volunteer Management and Prevention form (needs to be signed)
- Volunteer Reference Authorization form (needs to be signed)
click here to download the bundled forms
CLTIC is a member of Community Living Ontario. To learn more about Community Living Ontario, you can visit their website at www.communitylivingontario.ca
