Special Education - Autism Unit
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Volunteer Types: Disability Support, Mentoring, Teaching/Tutoring
Organization types: Education
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: June 30, 2023
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Description

Please note that all volunteer positions are September to June each year. We do not have summer volunteer positions available.

The Ottawa Carleton District School Board has a few elementary schools looking for volunteers to assist in their Autism Unit.

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.

A RECENT POLICE VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK (PVSC) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS.(Instructions on how to get a PVSC will be emailed to you after you apply on-line). All volunteers assist under the supervision of a teacher. If you are interested, please register on-line at www.onfe-rope.ca/ovie/application and quote this volunteer opportunity. Once the screening process is complete and approved, you will be contacted by the school volunteer coordinator to set-up a time for an interview to discuss the details/scheduling. Thank you for your consideration.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Make a difference in the lives of children and youth who are at-risk. Help children and youth to gain social, academic and life skills. Competencies Developed: Interpersonal communication. Plan and co-ordinate. Needs assessment. Coaching. Develop others. Problem-solving. Respect. Adaptability. Understanding diversity. Support communication. Creative thinking.
Volunteer location:
Various schools

Contact

Anne Brouillard
@Ottawa Network for Education - Ottawa Volunteers in Education
613-366-3085
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-6-days

Details

This position would be great for: Newcomers to Canada, Seniors (65+)
Number of Positions Available: 20
Good for people interested in: Disability Support, Mentoring, Teaching/Tutoring
You will be helping with: Children (0-10 years), Disadvantaged, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, Visible minorities or racialized persons, Youth (11-15 years), Youth (16-18 years), Youth (19-24 years)

Volunteer Considerations

  • Vulnerable sector check required
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