Volunteer Registration Requirements

Volunteering at KidsAbility:

  • Minimum age to volunteer is 14 years of age 
  • Interest in working with and helping children who have special needs
  • Enthusiasm, patience, and a flexible personality.

COVID-19:
  • Must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19; or
  • provide proof of medical reason for not being vaccinated against COVID-19  

 

Criminal Reference Check:

  • Must obtain a criminal reference check prior to beginning a placement at KidsAbility™
  • A criminal reference check completed within six months previous to placement beginning will be accepted
  • KidsAbility will provide a letter stating that you will be volunteering in order to receive the CRC at a reduced rate of $10.00

TB Testing:

  • TB tests are required if a volunteer will be providing more than 150 hours of service annually

 Online Orientation:

  • Review of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and completion of the questionnaire in Survey Monkey
  • Review of Health & Safety & COVID 19 Orientation training presentations and completion of the questionnaire in Survey Monkey
  • Review and sign Volunteer Services Forms.

If you are interested in applying for a volunteer position please contact Volunteer Services at volunteerservices@kidsability.ca to receive access to the online application.