Volunteers/Student Placements

Position Goals

For July and August, Community Living Mississauga invites volunteers aged 15-24 to support teens who have an intellectual disability to enjoy all that summer has to offer youth in Mississauga (must be finishing grade ten in 2025).

Whether you can volunteer for one week or more, we know you will enjoy supporting teens’ participation in summer activities, such as sports, art, movies, swimming, bowling, etc.

Position Description

Working under the supervision of Community Living Mississauga employees, volunteers must commit to volunteering for a minimum of one week (Monday – Friday). The volunteers are responsible for providing support to youth (ages 13 to 21), while they take part in many different recreational activities in the community. Duties include:

1. Encourage and support youth to fully participate in various activities and community outings.
2. To volunteer as part of a team with our employees.
3. To make a commitment to volunteer for a minimum of one week Monday to Friday.
4. Volunteers will be required to complete Community Living Mississauga’s Orientation and Training and agree to follow the Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

Position Requirements

• Minimum Age – 15 (finishing Grade 10)
• A commitment of one week (July – August)
• Casual virtual interview with the Manager, Volunteer Services
• Three references (personal references accepted)
• Vulnerable Sector Check for applicants over 18
• Attendance at a 2-hour orientation

Position Benefits

• Excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience that can be used on resumes and references for future schooling and employment. References will be provided upon completion of the volunteer commitment or upon request.
• Make an impact in your community by promoting inclusion for youth who have an intellectual disability.
• An opportunity to improve someone’s quality of life.
• Complete Volunteer Hours (45 hours will be given for each week of volunteering).
• HAVE FUN!

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

Position Goals:

Spend 12 weeks with purpose by meaningfully improving the quality of life of an adult who has an intellectual disability and is living independently in our community. The position’s goals are to reduce social isolation, explore new interests, accomplish personal goals and have FUN!

Description:

• From June to August, once a week on a mutually agreeable day (and time), volunteers will meet with a preassigned person for 12 weeks to enjoy an activity of mutual interest to both parties.
• The meet-ups are expected to last 1 – 2 hours and may occur 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, watching a movie, attending a community theatre, walking in the park, attending a special event in Mississauga, etc.
• Volunteers will receive ongoing support from our employees.

Benefits:

• Make an impact in your community by promoting inclusion and reducing social isolation for people who have an intellectual disability.
• An opportunity to improve a person’s quality of life.
• Gain new skills (or expand existing skills/experience).
• An excellent learning opportunity for anyone considering a career in health care, policing, law, psychology, social work, occupational therapy etc.
• Enhance your resume.
• Our volunteer manager will provide references upon completion of the volunteer commitment.

 Requirements:

• Minimum Age – 18.
• A commitment of 12 weeks (June through August).
• Virtual Interview with the Manager of Volunteer Services.
• Three Personal References.
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check (reimbursement provided upon completion of the volunteer commitment).
• Free orientation and training (you will be given all the information you will need to make this a successful volunteer experience).