We are looking for outgoing volunteers who are passionate about helping to support Autistic children, youth, and young adults. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to empower Autistic individuals and their families to thrive, you will find a great opportunity at the Centre. We welcome the unique contributions volunteers can bring in terms of neurodiversity, education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, languages spoken, religion, different abilities, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Onboarding for new volunteers takes place four times a year, 4-6 weeks prior to the start of our community programs. Current university students pursuing careers in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, and Education are highly encouraged to apply – we know that you will gain as much, if not more, from your experience helping individuals with autism as they will gain from your support!

Read some of our Volunteer’s Stories HERE

For more information, contact

Lindsay Rothman
Administrator, Volunteer Resources
lrothman@centreforautismab.ca, 780.488.6600 ext. 226

 

Application Deadlines – Edmonton & Surrounding Areas Only

  • Volunteer Applications for Winter Programs 2024 are now being accepted!

    • Volunteering for Winter programs runs from January to March 2024
    • Application deadline is December 16th, 2023
    • Click the Apply To Volunteer button below to get started today!
    • Direct inquiries can be sent to Lindsay Rothman

Complete our volunteer application online and upload your resume!

 

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    Volunteer Training Dates

    • Volunteer Training is self-regulated, online, and ongoing.
    • Your online training must be completed after your volunteer interview, prior to your first volunteer assignment

    Volunteers Must:

    • Be over 18 years of age
    • Have a love of people and appreciation for the diversity of individuals with autism
    • Be outgoing and possess good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Be able to read, follow instructions, and work independently
    • Be willing to give on average 2-3 hours per week for three 8-10 week sessions (non-consecutive)
    • Have a clean Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention (child welfare) check – completed through us free of charge
    • Complete mandatory, self-paced online training and a quiz

     

    Volunteer opportunities are for Edmonton and surrounding areas only.
    We are not currently seeking volunteers for Calgary. 

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