Volunteers are the foundation of our success!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Autism Ontario. Our volunteers are the foundation of our success, and we are grateful to each person who commits their time, talent and treasure to advancing our mission and vision.
Please note –
- All volunteers are required to submit a vulnerable sector check and complete volunteer training. Details will be sent following your application and successful interview.
- Volunteers attending our programs must be able to do so independently or be accompanied by a support person.
- Autism Ontario does not provide transfer-of-care for any of its in-person or online programs and cannot provide transfer of care for volunteers.
- Volunteers will be responsible for providing in-person support for themselves should they require personal, communication or behaviour support to attend and undertake volunteer duties in any programs.
- Volunteer registration for our events and programs must include an emergency contact person’s name and telephone number.
- A signed and dated copy of our Volunteer Policy and Procedure Manual will be necessary to volunteer in programming.
Please fill in an ONLINE APPLICATION expressing your interest in volunteering.
Here are some of the opportunities we are currently recruiting for:
Regional Events & Program Support
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.
Time commitment:
• 2 to 3 hours per program/activity.
• You may be supporting a one-time event or multi week program
Bingo Volunteer (In Person) (Barrie, Niagara Falls, Richmond Hill, St. Catharines, Windsor)
Join our team as a valued volunteer and make a real impact in your own community! Our Bingo events play a crucial role in this work. The funds raised through Bingo provide substantial financial support for each municipality where we have a Bingo location, helping to sustain existing programs and introduce new initiatives tailored to the needs of the local community. By volunteering and committing to attending scheduled shifts, you directly contribute to creating opportunities, resources, and support for autistic individuals and their families in your area. If shifts and commitments are not met at the Bingo Hall, Autism Ontario directly loses revenue. Your support is crucial.
Time Commitment:
• Bingo shifts are 2 ¼ hours and take place on various days and times
Fundraising Special Event Volunteer
Autism Ontario is a non-profit organization that depends on the generosity of our communities and the success of fundraising events to support programs and services across the province. These funds are raised through third-party events, provincial fundraising initiatives, and other important funding streams.
Our fundraising events are fun, high-energy, and community-focused—ranging from galas and golf tournaments to walks, runs, and more! We also host large-scale outreach events throughout Ontario that bring families and communities together.
These one-day, high-impact events are perfect for individuals who want to volunteer on a flexible or occasional basis. You’ll be joining a passionate team that has spent months planning and truly appreciates volunteers who are ready to jump in, lend a hand, and embrace an “all hands on deck” approach to making the day a success.
By volunteering, you help create meaningful experiences while directly supporting autistic individuals and their families in communities across Ontario.
Time Commitment:
- Opportunities are at least 3 hours, but could be up to a full day, depending on the event and your availability
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) (Four-year commitment)
Under O.Reg. 464/97 of the Education Act, each school board and school authority must establish a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). These committees are made up of elected school board trustees, representatives from local associations with an interest in special education, and community members.
Autism Ontario can have a representative and an alternate on each school board’s SEAC. If there is only one volunteer, they will be the representative. If there are two volunteers, there will be one representative (REP) and one alternate (ALT). SEAC volunteers are guided and supported by Autism Ontario’s regional People & Family Experience Coordinator (PFEC).
Requirements of SEAC representative and alternate (per Education Act – Ontario Regulation 464/97):
- over the age of 18
- Canadian citizen
- reside within the school board’s jurisdiction
- be a public school elector qualified to vote for members of that school board
- not be an employee of the school board
- not have been convicted of an indictable criminal offence
Additional requirement:
- be a member of Autism Ontario
Adult Supports Volunteer
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.
Time Commitment:
- 2 to 3 hours per program/activity.
- You may be supporting a one-time event or multi week program.
Summer Camp Volunteers (South Region - Niagara)
Camp Volunteers are responsible for assisting Autism Ontario in preparing and implementing camp programming for a variety of children with Autism during camp programs. This frontline role works directly with campers and as such it is critical that these volunteers are consistent in attendance. Summer camp volunteers support our South Region.
Time commitment varies according to each Camp Program
For details contact our South Regional Program and Volunteer Coordinator by email
Subject line - Summer Camp Volunteer Inquiry
Don't see what you are looking for?
The above descriptions reflect clearly defined volunteer roles. On occasion we have positions unique to those listed above that we may need support in. Feel free to submit your application on line with details about the role you are looking for.