LiveWorkPlay offers supports and services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. The supports we offer are very important, but our vision of a more inclusive society calls us to be more than a service provider. LiveWorkPlay is also a supportive, active, responsive, caring, dynamic and inclusive community of members, self-advocates, families, caregivers, staff, volunteers, community partners and funders.
We are a movement of individuals and groups working together to promote inclusive communities and positive attitudes about people with intellectual disabilities locally, provincially, nationally, and worldwide. We want to broaden and improve life opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and reduce barriers to citizenship and community inclusion. It is all about having a good life!
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LiveWorkPlay
1223 Michael Street, Suite 301, Ottawa, ON K1J7T2
What services does your organization provide? We follow an individualized planning process with our members.
Do you have any age requirements? Volunteers need to be 18 years of age or older.
Do you require language proficiency other than in English? No
What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer? There are a variety of opportunities with a variety of commitments ranging from 3-4 hours per month up to 3-4 hours per week.
Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer? You need to complete our screening process (interview, application, personal references, police records check, orientation session).
Are there any specific skills and experience required? We are seeking people who are open and interested in getting to know people with intellectual disabilities. We welcome people with a diverse range of skills and experience.
What type of volunteer positions are typically available? See our specific opportunities on www.volunteerottawa.ca
Is there any training provided for volunteers? All volunteers must attend a 2-hour orientation session. Ongoing staff support is provided on an as-needed basis.
What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization? Almost all volunteer activities involve direct contact with our members. There are a variety of activities.
How will a person benefit from volunteering with LiveWorkPlay? Our volunteers say that they feel they are making a meaningful contribution, while having fun. We hope that a volunteer's experience with our organization will help them to be a more welcoming member of society for all people, even after they are no longer involved.
Do you accept high school students? Yes, for specific types of volunteering.
If you are a Canadian organization seeking volunteers and want to have a profile listed and/or updated with us, we invite you to fill out our volunteer questionnaire. If you have any questions or comments, we can be contacted at volunteer@canadian-universities.net.
613-235-9550
