Volunteers
Join our team to help make a positive impact on your community
Volunteering at Community Living Kirkland Lake
Community Living Kirkland Lake is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and promoting their full participation in community life. We strive to provide pathways to independence, dignity, and inclusion.
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Becoming a Volunteer
Please review the steps below and complete the volunteer application form.
Role of the Volunteer
The volunteer’s role is to provide complimentary and/or enhanced services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Volunteer Requirements
Under Community Living Kirkland Lake’s policies and procedure the following requirements must be met prior to becoming a volunteer:
- Fill out the volunteer form below.
- Provide 2 Personal References
- Provide a Criminal Reference Check (Free of Charge) [pick up at our office at 51 Government Road West, Lower Level]
- TB Test- two-step or one-step TB test. TB tests can be done at the Timiskaming Health Unit at 31Station Road West in Kirkland Lake.
- Screening Interview with the Volunteer Coordinator.
If you would prefer a document to download and print for your volunteer application, click here
Orientation & Training
Once the screening and interview process is complete Volunteers then go through the orientation and training process with the Volunteer Coordinator. The orientation take approximately two hours. During this time Volunteers learn a thorough overview of Community Living Kirkland Lake’s volunteer program, policies and procedures and quality assurance. Following the orientation the volunteer is then trained and introduced to the chosen/matched assignment.
Volunteer Opportunities
Buddies
A volunteer is matched with an individual based on their specific needs, abilities and interests. By doing so the volunteer encourages social relationships and broadens the individual’s experiences simply be being a friend and spending time with them. Giving your time and experiences can make life for an individual with a disability a little more enjoyable.
Venture Night
Every Thursday evening individuals participate in Venture Night which is a popular gathering where individuals participate in activities, such as, Bingo, crafts, music and games followed by a snack. Volunteers who participate help with activity set ups, activity assistance, clean up, etc.
Driver
Occasionally a driver will be needed to transport individuals to visit other residential program or on special outings. A driver’s abstract is required in order to volunteer as a driver.
Residential Programs
Volunteers spend time one-one-one with individuals within our residential homes or assist in residential group activities and/or outings.
Community Public Relations
As with other non-profit agencies, there is a need for recognition and awareness in the community. Volunteers are needed to participate in events held by the Agency that fundraise and promote a positive community outlook toward acceptance and inclusion of individuals with a developmental disability. CLKL’s most popular public relations event is our annual Christmas Parade float.
Entertainer
The individuals that we support love the warm interaction they receive when someone is reading to them or playing music for them. There are evenings set aside in each home for such times of entertainment.
Skills/Hobby Mentor
Volunteers with special skills or hobbies that are teachable to the individuals are welcome. Arrangements will be made on such occasions as Venture Night to share your talents.
Volunteer Application Form
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Together, we can create a more inclusive community where everyone has the chance to thrive.