Volunteers/Student Placements

Position Goals:

Working alongside Community Living Mississauga’s Finance Department, the volunteer will support the team with administrative and financial tasks. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a work experience in finance and administration within a Canadian non-profit organization.

 Description:

Founded in 1955, Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit, charitable organization which provides support to people who have an intellectual disability.

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.

Under the supervision of the Finance Team, the volunteer will support day-to-day administrative and financial tasks. This role offers hands-on experience in a professional office setting, working alongside a collaborative team.

Duties may include:

• Assisting with data entry, filing, and document organization
• Scanning, photocopying, and maintaining digital records
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance Team

 Benefits:

• Gain valuable Canadian and non-profit work experience in a finance office
• Receive a reference upon successful completion of the volunteer commitment
• Develop professional skills in accounting, office administration, and teamwork
• Contribute meaningfully to an organization supporting people who have an intellectual disability
• Build your resume in a supportive and inclusive work environment

 Requirements:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• A commitment of at least one day a week (Monday to Friday) for 12 weeks.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Casual virtual interview with Volunteer Services
• Three references (personal references accepted)
• Signed Volunteer & Confidentiality Agreement
• Criminal Record Check (this is a free check available online through Peel Regional Police Services)
• An online orientation to Community Living Mississauga

Position Goals:

Working alongside Community Living Mississauga support staff at the University of Toronto Mississauga, volunteers will support young adults who have an intellectual disability to participate in activities on Campus that meet their personal goals and experience various aspects of university life.

Description:

Community on Campus is a partnership program between Community Living Mississauga and the University of Toronto Mississauga. Community on Campus is designed to provide an opportunity for young adults who have an intellectual disability to participate in activities of their choice on Campus. These activities could include but are not limited to auditing classes, enhancing literacy skills, volunteering, increasing physical fitness, socializing with friends, joining clubs, and developing computer skills. Individualized schedules are created based on the goals of each participant.

Benefits:

• Make an impact in your community by promoting inclusion for people who have an intellectual disability.
• Develop leadership skills
• Develop mentoring skills
• Improve communication skills
• Volunteering allows you to use your gifts, skills, and knowledge to support others.
• Enhance your resume
• Volunteer Manager will provide references upon completion of an agreed-upon volunteer commitment
• Volunteering helps you expand your social network.

Requirements:

• Must be a student at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
• Virtual interview with the Manager of Volunteer Services
• Three references
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Proof of double vaccination against COVID-19
• Orientation and Training
• Willing to volunteer a minimum of one hour a month/week for at least one semester (or 12 weeks)

Volunteer Qualifications:

• A friendly, empathetic person with interest in improving the quality of life for young adults who have an intellectual disability
• An appreciation of inclusion for all
• Ability to motivate and encourage
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Has knowledge of, or sensitivity to, the needs and challenges of people who have an intellectual disability