Once a week, on a mutually agreeable day (and time), volunteers will meet with a pre-assigned person to enjoy an activity that is of mutual interest to both parties for a period of 12 weeks. (Any costs associated with course fees will be covered for the volunteer). Meetings and activities are expected to last 2 hours each, and may take place on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Volunteers will be introduced to their respective 'matches' prior to start of the 12-week engagement. You will enjoy weekly, ongoing support by Community Living Mississauga staff, when needed, AND you will perform program evaluations to gauge success after 6 weeks of volunteering and at the end of 12 weeks.The 7 people who are looking for a volunteer individually have the following interests:Female One - Baking- Photography- Parenting Groups for MothersFemale Two- Cooking- HealthFemale Three- Painting- Movies- MusicFemale Four- Animals- LibraryFemale Five- Swimming- Art - AnimalsMale One - Comics, Comic ConMale Two- Sports- Learning to ReadPLEASE EXPLORE THIS UNIQUE VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY by 'clicking on the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below). We'll be in touch to help you determine which person is right for you!

● You are a friendly volunteer with an interest in improving the quality of life of an individual who has an intellectual disability● Add to that, you're thoughtful, empathetic, with an ability to motivate and encourage ● You come with well-developed interpersonal and communications skills● You're prepared to adhere strictly to CLM's policies and procedures (keeping your 'match' happy, safe, and secure)● Above all, you believe in, and are committed to, the value of inclusion for all, plus you want to do something about itPlease note: Because the 'position' involves close personal interaction with a person who is 'vulnerable', a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required.

Attend an Orientation & Training Session, where you will be given all the information you will need to make this a successful volunteer experience.
(Training will include instruction about Community Living Mississauga's policies and procedures as prerequisite to your volunteer engagement.)