Recreational Program Volunteers
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About This Opportunity
🌟 Volunteer with Between Friends – 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 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
- 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
- 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
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check