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Welcome to the Volunteer Program!

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The mission of Independent Living, London and Area (ILCLA) is to help persons with disabilities to make choices and plans on their own terms, so they can live their best lives. One of the key parts of turning this goal into a reality is our wonderful volunteer team. We are looking for professional, dedicated, and kind individuals who want to get involved!

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What Can We Offer You, as A Volunteer?

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Our volunteer positions are a special opportunity to develop your skills, learn more about resources available in the area, and to become involved in the larger community of persons with disabilities. The volunteer team is a fun group of people who are welcoming, and committed to getting the job done. A volunteer position will help develop abilities that are desired by employers in Ontario, such as: 

Advanced client relations service 

Confidence in an office environment

Prioritization and time management

Hands-on work with vulnerable populations

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Your experience as a volunteer will be fully supported by the friendly ILCLA staff at every step of the way, from onboarding to program exit. Questions are always welcome, and we take extra time to ensure that training meets your needs.

Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteers who leave our program in good standing do so with a strong professional reference from a respected non-profit, and the knowledge that they helped people in need, when the help was needed most. There are a number of reasons that volunteering with ILCLA might be a great fit for you.

Connect with Us Today

Do you want to know more about what a volunteer position with ILCLA could offer you, and what you should do to get involved? Would you like to learn about what specific roles are available? Reach out to the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@ilcla.ca to learn more, or complete one of our volunteer applications!

Join the Volunteer Program

"I just want to express my appreciation for the volunteer named Sukhmani with Independent Living Centre peer support team. 
Sukhmani stood out from the moment I met her. Her warm smile and bubbly personality was infectious.

After I asked her a couple of times what her name was, she patiently taught me to think of "money" to help me recall her name. She was patient with this old gal who has memory issues along with physical limitations.

At bowling Sukhmani eagerly bounced between lanes to help anyone who needed help lifting the balls and setting up the assistive stand for those who needed it. She gently reminded us if we didn't realize it was our turn to bowl.

It is a joy everytime Sukhmani is able to volunteer. I always leave smiling after I have been around her.
I am certain that her positive attitude and joyful nature will be an asset to Sukhmani wherever life leads her. 

Please express my gratitude to her and to all who take time to assist us on our outings..sometimes it is like herding cats with our group so the patience of the volunteers and their co-ordinator, Surruchi, is appreciated."

Regards,
Vicky Baker

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