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Volunteering with Sunbeam
Thank you very much for your interest in volunteering at Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services!
Our clients are people with diverse and complex developmental challenges. Your participation in their lifestyle activities is not just a feel-good opportunity: the clients benefit in myriad ways from the socialization, the change of pace, and the chance to have fun and let loose. Their emotional and social well-being is positively and directly impacted by the work volunteers do. We are very pleased to consider your application for this important role.
Read our Volunteer Presents
Steps to Start Volunteering
Step 1 – Fill out the form below
Step 2 – Reference Checks
Step 3 – Applicant Interview (includes a tour of our facility)
Step 4 – Criminal Records Check
Step 5 – Orientation
The minimum age to volunteer at Sunbeam is 14 years, and the minimum commitment may be two hours per week for three months. Shifts are generally 2 hours in length.
Volunteering with Sunbeam
We have various opportunities at all locations in Waterloo Region (Kingsway Facility, Group Homes and Resource Centres):
- Friendly Visitors (programs such as reading, computers, games, crafts, outings etc.)
- Day Program Assistants (storyteller, swimming, drum circle, photography, jewelry making, crafts, life skills)
- Outing/ Special Events Volunteers
- Facility Assistants (Pool, Sensory Rooms, etc)
- Music Performers & Instructors
- Recreation Assistants (bowling, cooking, games)
- Gardening
- Seasonal Decorating, Celebrations and Activities
- Fundraising
- Organizational Governance as member of Sunbeam’s Board of Directors
