Family Advisory Council Volunteer (FAC)

2 Surrey Place, Toronto ON M5S 2C2 416-925-5141

Family Advisory Council Volunteer (FAC) Program Wellness Program Location Toronto, South Hours During Surrey Place’s regular business hours

Date Posted September 22, 2026, Closing Date Ongoing Hire About Surrey Place Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism- development and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. With a holistic circle of care approach, Surrey Place brings together caring clinicians, staff, valued partners and other experts to collaborate for the client’s best interests. The organization works with clients throughout their lives, creating inventive and innovative programs so they can keep building their skills, grow their self- confidence and make their sight even higher. Since 1962, Surrey Place has supported people with varied and complex needs in the Toronto region and more recently, Northwestern Ontario. Surrey Place is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada through the healthcare program. Position Description The Surrey Place Family Advisory Council Volunteer (FAC) brings together caregivers and family members of children and adults living with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or autism to share their lived experiences and help shape the future of services at Surrey Place. As a FAC Council Volunteer member, you’ll have an opportunity to share your voice, connect with other families, and help make a meaningful difference. Together with Surrey Place staff and fellow caregivers, you’ll help identify priorities, highlight gaps in services, share ideas and provide recommendations that can contribute to positive changes for individuals and families. We are looking for passionate caregivers and family members who want to use their experiences to help improve the Surrey Place experience for others. Your perspective matters, and your voice can help create meaningful change. Our Goals Include:

 Prioritizing concerns and matters that are important to Surrey Place families and caregivers  Sharing family and caregiver perspectives to help inform clinical practices and service delivery  Identifying gaps in services and suggesting concrete, practical solutions  Guiding Surrey Place staff in service enhancement and improvement  Building community among Surrey Place caregivers and family members  Supporting meaningful and positive changes for individuals and families accessing Surrey Place

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2 Surrey Place, Toronto ON M5S 2C2 416-925-5141

Qualifications We are looking for caregivers and family members who:

 Are a caregiver or family member of a child or adult living with an intellectual or developmental disability and/or autism

 Are interested in sharing their lived experience and perspective  Are passionate about improving services and support for individuals and families  Are comfortable participating in group discussions and providing constructive feedback  Are willing to listen to and respect diverse perspectives and experiences  Can work collaboratively with other caregivers, family members and Surrey Place staff  Can commit to participating in scheduled Family Advisory Council meetings  Are committed to maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of others

Previous committee or volunteer experience is not required. The Family Advisory Council values the lived

experience, perspectives and voices of caregivers and family members. Why Volunteer with Surrey Place?

 Make a meaningful contribution to improving services and support for individuals and families  Help ensure caregiver and family perspectives are represented in service planning and

improvement  Connect with other Surrey Place caregivers and family members  Share your lived experience and help identify meaningful opportunities for change  Collaborate with Surrey Place staff and other community members  Contribute to building a stronger and more connected Surrey Place community  Gain experience in advocacy, collaboration and community engagement

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.

• Family Advisory Council Volunteer (FAC)
• About Surrey Place
• Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism- development and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. With a holistic circle of care approach, Surrey Place br...
• Position Description
• The Surrey Place Family Advisory Council Volunteer (FAC) brings together caregivers and family members of children and adults living with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or autism to share their lived experiences and help shape the futu...
• We are looking for passionate caregivers and family members who want to use their experiences to help improve the Surrey Place experience for others. Your perspective matters, and your voice can help create meaningful change.
• Our Goals Include:
•  Prioritizing concerns and matters that are important to Surrey Place families and caregivers
•  Sharing family and caregiver perspectives to help inform clinical practices and service delivery
•  Identifying gaps in services and suggesting concrete, practical solutions
•  Guiding Surrey Place staff in service enhancement and improvement
•  Building community among Surrey Place caregivers and family members
•  Supporting meaningful and positive changes for individuals and families accessing Surrey Place services
• Qualifications
• We are looking for caregivers and family members who:
•  Are a caregiver or family member of a child or adult living with an intellectual or developmental disability and/or autism
•  Are interested in sharing their lived experience and perspective
•  Are passionate about improving services and support for individuals and families
•  Are comfortable participating in group discussions and providing constructive feedback
•  Are willing to listen to and respect diverse perspectives and experiences
•  Can work collaboratively with other caregivers, family members and Surrey Place staff
•  Can commit to participating in scheduled Family Advisory Council meetings
•  Are committed to maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of others
• Previous committee or volunteer experience is not required. The Family Advisory Council values the lived experience, perspectives and voices of caregivers and family members.
• Why Volunteer with Surrey Place?
•  Make a meaningful contribution to improving services and support for individuals and families
•  Help ensure caregiver and family perspectives are represented in service planning and improvement
•  Connect with other Surrey Place caregivers and family members
•  Share your lived experience and help identify meaningful opportunities for change
•  Collaborate with Surrey Place staff and other community members
•  Contribute to building a stronger and more connected Surrey Place community
•  Gain experience in advocacy, collaboration and community engagement
• Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, divers...