Community Living Mississauga (CLM) is a large nonprofit charitable organization that supports over 3,000 people who have intellectual disabilities. Our vision is that all people will live in a state of dignity and respect and share in all elements of living in a community that is welcoming, accepting and inclusive of all individuals. 

Our mission is to provide support to people who have an intellectual disability to ensure their quality of life in the community is meaningfully improved. 

Spend 12 weeks doing something meaningful while building a genuine connection with a person who has an intellectual disability and lives independently in our community. Together, you’ll explore shared interests, work toward personal goals, and enjoy time in the community—reducing social isolation along the way.

• Make a meaningful impact by promoting inclusion and reducing social isolation for people who have an intellectual disability.
• Build a genuine connection while supporting a person to participate in a shared interest in the community.
• Develop skills in communication, inclusion, and community connection.
• Perfect volunteer role for people thinking about careers in health care, policing, law, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, and related fields.
• Strengthen your resume with hands-on, community-based volunteering.
• Receive a reference for further education or work upon completion of the volunteer role (minimum 12 weeks).

FLEXIBLE: At mutually convenient times for you and the person you are matched with, volunteer 1-2 hours during each week of your engagement. (Accordingly, the volunteer is anticipated to support the 'matched adult' by meeting weekly for 12 weeks.).