Be a Volunteer!
Join Community Living York South in building a caring community. Volunteers play a vital role in advancing Community Living York South’s mission. Our work is only possible through the support, commitment and passion of our volunteers. Your contributions will benefit individuals with intellectual disabilities and make a difference in their lives by empowering them to live, learn, work and participate in their community.
Volunteer with the Organization
Volunteer with Program or Services
- Design and deliver workshops with facilitators in various programs
- Plan special events and support individuals during the outing
- Opportunity to support individuals, one-on-one or in a group setting, in a mentorship capacity
- Volunteer within our various programs and services that runs both seasonally and throughout the year i.e. Summer Camp, Marketplace
- Support in fundraising efforts, administration, office support, maintenance.
- Spend time with people and connect them with their community
- Assist someone in achieving their goals, and inspiring someone to fulfill their dreams.
Contributions made by volunteers will benefit individuals with intellectual disabilities and make a difference in their lives by empowering them to live, learn and participate within the community. This experience will also give volunteers access to opportunities to take part in meaningful placements that develop their interests, increase personal growth and make meaningful connections.
In addition, volunteers can also expect to:
- Get volunteer hours
- Get a reference letter if applicable
- Gain experience and knowledge in community based work
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Board of Directors Opportunity
Community Living York South is seeking passionate, committed individuals to join our Board of Directors. For 70 years, we’ve supported people with intellectual disabilities and helped build communities where everyone belongs — across Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham. We are entering an exciting phase focused on the future: growth, innovation, and ensuring the people we support have greater choice, inclusion, and meaningful participation in community life.
Our Board is active, professional, and action‑oriented — working in close partnership with an experienced leadership team to strengthen governance, guide strategy, and support long‑term sustainability. If you’re interested in meaningful governance work — or know someone who would be a strong fit — we’d love to connect. This year, in addition to our general recruitment, we would welcome applications from individuals who have accounting/finance, human resources, legal, or government relations experience.
To express interest or learn more, contact ekatchen@communitylivingyorksouth.ca.
Placement Student Opportunities
Community Living York South is committed to providing meaningful learning opportunities to students enrolled in a wide range of programs, particularly in the field of social work. Unless otherwise specified, all placements are unpaid. If you wish to apply please contact careers@communitylivingyorksouth.ca.
Opportunities Available
We are always looking for heart-centered volunteers and placement students. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering with us or are looking for a student placement opportunity.
While we strive to provide meaningful student placements and volunteer opportunities, please note that we may not be able to accommodate all requests. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest.
Contact us:
You can send us your resume via the following:
Email: careers@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
In person: 101 Edward Avenue Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C5E5
Phone: 905 884 9110 ext 221
