Volunteer Program
Volunteer to get involved and make a Difference!
Volunteering at Aptus Treatment Centre is a great way to contribute to the community and enhance the life of children and adults with disabilities.
Are you looking to invest your time and talents to give back in your community meet new people and have new experiences? Have you always wanted to work with children or adults? Do you have a passion for helping others gain independence and have new experiences? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in a meaningful way while seeking professional development opportunities?
Volunteering with Aptus Treatment Centre could be the right place for you.
Through careful recruitment, selection and supervision, our volunteers work in partnership with our dedicated staff to enhance our services and to achieve their personal and professional goals.
We are able to accommodate students in the following programs year round:
- Supportive Living Services - 10 locations to choose from
- Adult Day Services
- Children’s Day Program- Toronto or York Campus
Interested in volunteering? Submit your application form below. For Student Placements, click here.
For more information contact jobs@aptustc.com
We have a variety of rewarding positions that include:
Administrative Volunteer
Assist staff with special projects and general office administrative duties. Applicants must possess accurate word processing skills and good working knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Office.
Program Volunteer
Interact with the people we serve. Organize and participate in individual or group play and recreational activities in one of our day programs or help our residents during outings. There are many ways one can make a difference through assisting with program activities.
Special Events
Help by participating on a fundraising event. Be on the forefront of the planning process by helping with advertising, seeking out sponsorships, gift-in-kind and generating ticket sales.
Sensory Camp
Volunteer at our annual 2-week summer sensory camp where you will help the people we serve have the true day camp experience.
In addition to the above volunteer opportunities, we offer we would also like to have volunteers who have specialized skills and abilities that they would like to share with the people we serve, including:
- Art-open to all Artists
- Dentistry Students
- Nursing Students
- Expressive Art Therapists
- Skilled Trades
- Painters
- Crafters-skilled in various crafts
Programs and Requirements
Candidates are required to meet the following general criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age to volunteer within the programs or 16 years of age to volunteer at an event
- Must have a good command of the English language, both verbal and written
- Must possess a high level of maturity in order to meet the unique needs of our clients, families and staff
Some positions are short while others require a longer commitment. The time, location and skill requirements vary from job to job. Our Human Resources team will work with you to gain an understanding of your volunteer expectations and determine the volunteer job match for you.
Why volunteer at Aptus?
Volunteering at Aptus presents exciting new learning opportunities and enriching experiences.
The benefits to volunteering are endless. Whether it be through direct or indirect interaction with the people we serve and their families, you will help to improve the quality of care and the overall experience.
As a volunteer, you are an integral member of the Aptus team. The gift of your time and talents will not go unnoticed. We depend on volunteers to help enhance the programs and services we offer and to assist staff in providing the finest standards of service that align with our strategic pillars.