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About the Position
Position:
3053 - Together We Are Better: Interest Based Volunteering - A 12 week (June to August) One-to-One Volunteer Opportunity
Organization:
Position Address:
Various locations across Mississauga
Location:
Mississauga

Goal

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 with purpose by meaningfully improving the quality of life of an adult who has an intellectual disability. Volunteers will be matched with an adult living independently in the community to pursue mutual leisure and recreational interests for a period of 12 weeks. The position's goals are to reduce social isolation, explore new interests, and improve the quality of life of a person with an intellectual disability. 


Description

Once a week from June to August, at a mutually agreeable time, volunteers will meet with a pre-assigned person to enjoy an activity of mutual interest to both parties for 12 weeks. Any costs associated with admission fees will be covered.  Meetings and activities are expected to last 1-2 hours and may take place on weekdays, weeknights, or weekends. Volunteers will be introduced to their respective matches before the start of the 12-week engagement. Some things you can anticipate doing with your match include going out for coffee, bowling, attending a sporting event or a community play, going for a walk in the park, attending a special event in etc. 

You will enjoy weekly, ongoing support from Community Living Mississauga employees when needed, and you will provide brief weekly reports. 


Benefits

  • Make a direct impact in your community by promoting inclusion and reducing social isolation for people who have an intellectual disability
  • An opportunity to improve quality of life while enjoying the company of someone who shares your mutual interest
  • Gain new skills or expand existing skills/experience!
  • An especially good learning opportunity for anyone considering a career in: health care, policing, law, psychology, social work, occupational or physical therapy, teaching etc. 
  • Enhance your resume
  • Develop strong references
  • Volunteering has been proven to improve overall personal health and well being


Qualifications

  • Minimum Age -18
  • Volunteering commitment (12 weeks)
  • You are a friendly volunteer with an interest in improving the quality of life of a person who has an intellectual disability
  • Add to that, you're thoughtful and empathetic, with an ability to motivate and encourage
  • You come with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • You're prepared to adhere  to CLM's policies and procedures 
  • Above all, you believe in and are committed to the value of inclusion for all
  • PLEASE NOTE: Because the position involves close personal interaction with a person who is vulnerable, a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required. Community Living Mississauga is prepared to reimburse the cost of a Vulnerable Sector Police Check at the successful completion of this volunteer experience

SCREENING of Applicants will be virtual (tel/email/online interviewing) unless otherwise advised.

Min Age: 18
Max Age: 99   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Short Term (3 months or less) commitment starting 2025-06-01 AND ending 2025-08-31
Shifts are available Anytime

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.). 


Training

Attend a virtual orientation and training session , where you will receive all the information you need to make this a successful volunteer experience. 


More Details
Areas of Interest: Arts & Crafts, Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, Seasonal/Special Event, Counselling & Mental Health, Healthcare, Life Skills & Accessibility, Music/Theatre
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals
Apply before: 2025-06-02



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