Children & Youth

Working alongside a team of business professionals, Company Program Advisors act as business mentors, role models and facilitators to a group of 20-25 high school students during an 18-week entrepreneurial journey to create, run and liquidate a business. This unique learning experience empowers young people in grades 9-12 with the skills, connections, and confidence to build something incredible - a business, a community, and a bright future. As a volunteer Company Program advisor, you will inspire students to dream big and set ambitious goals. Working alongside a team of business professionals, advisors act as mentors, role models and facilitators to a group of 20-25 high school students. Across 18 weeks, these students will create, run and liquidate a unique business. Learn more about the Advisor role: https://www.jacentralontario.org/wp-content/uploads/FY27-Company-Program_Info-Sheet-ADVISORS.pdfRegistration Deadline: October 14th, 2026We encourage you to register as soon as possible to help us with program planning and team assignments.Program Launch (first meeting with students): Week of November 2 to 6, 2026Virtual Advisor Training Sessions (save the dates – links will be shared following registration)For First-Year Advisors: October 15, 2026For New and Returning Advisorso Part 1: October 20, 2026o Part 2: October 26, 2026Step 1: Complete Your Online RegistrationRegister here: https://jacentralontario-cpvolunteers.magentrix.com/aspx/SignupImportant: Please ensure you use the registration link above.When prompted, select "Community (Independent) Volunteer" as your volunteer type.Step 2: Submit Your Location Preference FormPreference Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JQJ7LjVBx5 Your responses will help us match you with a Company Program team.

Autism Ontario offers hundreds of one-time events and multi-week programs across the province each year. If you love working directly with people, have a passion for making a difference and have an ability to motivate and inspire others, this is the position for you! Volunteer support for these programs is critical for their success. *Please note that programs can be one day, or can run weekly, biweekly or monthly. Some programs will run for four to six weeks. To ensure consistency for our participants program volunteers will need to be able to commit to dedicated dates, times and schedules as they align with program offerings. If you are unable to fully commit to a program because of a scheduling conflict, please be mindful of this. This volunteer service is often a great fit for individuals, students, and retirees who are looking for an ongoing and consistent commitment to the organization.Duties may include:Preparation of program materials and support in program planning.Directly supporting the coordinator with delivery of the program.Supporting participants who may need additional support to fully experience the program.Other duties that support the success of program delivery as defined by the coordinator.

We are seeking dedicated and reliable English-speaking volunteers to tutor adult learners in reading, writing, and/or math. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and are working to build foundational skills to support their personal, academic, or career goals. Requirements: • Strong command of spoken and written English, fundamentals of English grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary. • Clear and understandable English pronunciation, suitable for learners who are developing foundational literacy skills. Our students are learning the building blocks of English literacy. Tutors must be able to model typical English pronunciation and grammar. We provide training and ongoing support. No formal teaching experience is necessary—just patience, empathy, and a strong grasp of English.Attending an Information Session is mandatory before training. Next Information Session is Wednesday October 28, 6:30pm; please register by October 26.6:30-7:30 pm In - PersonFollowed by : Tutor Training Session: Tuesday evenings: November 10: 6:30 – 8:30 IN PERSON 17: 6:30 – 8:00 ZOOM 24: 6:30 – 8:00 ZOOMDecember 1 : 6:30 – 8:00 ZOOM 8 : 6:30 – 8:30 IN PERSON