Volunteer
Volunteer With UAW
Make a lasting impact by helping children, youth, and adults with special needs reach their fullest potential.
Why volunteer?
Your time creates meaningful experiences.
Volunteers play an important role in helping create meaningful experiences, build community connections, and enrich the lives of the individuals and families UAW serves. Every hour you give helps someone feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Opportunities
Ways to get involved
Program Support
Assist staff during evening and day programs.
Recreation & Activity Assistance
Support games, arts, crafts and life-skills sessions.
Special Events
Help set up, run and celebrate community events.
Community Outings
Accompany participants on inclusive outings.
Administrative Support
Behind-the-scenes help that keeps UAW running.
Fundraising & Community Events
Help raise awareness and funds for our programs.
Who can volunteer?
UAW welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds.
Anyone passionate about supporting individuals with special needs is welcome here.
High school students
Complete volunteer hours meaningfully.
College & university students
Grow your experience in human services.
Retirees
Share your lifetime of skills and care.
Community members
Neighbours giving back to neighbours.
Volunteer requirements
What we ask of every volunteer
- Compassionate and positive attitude
- Dependable and professional
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Vulnerable Sector Check (where applicable)
- Willingness to complete any required orientation or training
Volunteer interest form
Tell us a little about you.
Become part of the UAW family.
Share your time, skills, and compassion in support of children, youth, and adults with special needs — and help every person we serve know they are truly seen.