🌟 Volunteer with Between Friends – Winter & Spring W.E.S.O.A.R! Programs 🌟

Between Friends provides quality social, recreational, and developmental opportunities so that people with disabilities can Connect, Grow, and Belong.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Winter & Spring W.E.S.O.A.R! Programs! These in-person programs run once a week, in the evenings and on weekends.

You’ll be supporting participants with disabilities in fun, engaging activities like weekly swimming, trying new bars, jumping at Flying Squirrel, and so much more. Volunteers work alongside our Program Leaders to ensure participants feel safe, included, and have a great time.

🕒 Time Commitment

Runs once per week from Tuesday to Sunday

Winter: February 1 – April 11, 2026

• No Programs: February 15–21 (Winter Break)
• No Programs: April 3–5 (Easter Break)

Break: April 12 – 18

Spring: April 19 – June 20, 2026

• No Programs: May 18 (Victoria Day Weekend)

Each session is 2–3 hours
You can volunteer for multiple programs per week
Consistency is key – volunteers are expected to attend every scheduled session

Evening Programs: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Weekend Programs: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (exact time depends on the activity)

✨ You Might Be a Great Fit If You Are:

Fun – You bring joy and energy to everyday experiences
Intentional – You act with purpose and clarity, even under pressure
Caring – You lead with empathy and celebrate others
Easeful – You help create accessible, inclusive environments
Safe – You value emotional and physical safety for everyone

✅ Volunteer Requirements

• Must be 16+ years old
• Complete a Police Check (instructions provided)
• Have reliable transportation
• Be comfortable assisting with:
  • Personal care
  • Supporting medication administration
  • Lifts and transfers
    (training provided)
• Bring an inclusive mindset and eagerness to learn
• Be a team player and problem solver
• Communicate with staff and leaders using Slack
• Complete an application through Better Impact
• Experience working with people with disabilities is an asset, but not required