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Make our mission your mission – volunteer at Surrey Place to brighten the day of our clients
Make our mission your mission – volunteer at Surrey Place to brighten the day of our clients
We strive to improve the lives of our clients through support, care,
research and education. As one of the leading developmental disabilities organizations, we’re always innovating to provide the best client experiences to individuals and families that come through our doors. For each one of our employees, we offer exciting opportunities to advance their careers in a supportive, dynamic and welcoming environment.
Current Job Opportunities
As a leading developmental disabilities organization, we are always looking to increase our capacity to innovate, including growing our team. We offer a range of jobs and career opportunities to people who want to make a difference in the lives of our clients and families.
How We Work
At Surrey Place, we have a team of 450+ staff with full-time, part-time and contract positions. Together, we serve about 10,000 children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families annually across Ontario. Every one of our clients benefits from our programs, services, community initiatives and our dedication to client-first, family-centred care. Our commitment to service excellence is a direct reflection of Surrey Place as an organization and as a team. Surrey Place staff become advocates for people with developmental disabilities and champions of inclusion, diversity and accessibility. When you work at Surrey Place, you are contributing to the shared vision of a better tomorrow for all.
Why Work for Us?
We provide unique benefits that make Surrey Place a great place to work, including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, paid time off, research opportunities and flexible work arrangements. When you work at Surrey Place, you’ll be contributing to our vision of a better tomorrow for all.
Self-Advocacy Council
Nothing about us without us. Our council amplifies the voices of people with developmental disabilities.
Get Involved
Call: 416-925-5141 ext. 2582
Email: adult.intake@surreyplace.ca
*You must be DSO eligible to receive adult services. If unsure, contact DSO.
Far too often, people with disabilities are left out of conversations and decisions that affect their own lives. Self-advocacy is a way for people with disabilities to ensure that their needs, rights and requests are respected and listened to. The Self-Advocacy council represents an inclusive environment where the diverse voices of our clients are amplified, and heard.
The SAC Council is made up of volunteers, who are individuals living with an IDD who are currently receiving or have received services from Surrey Place in the past. Together, they collaborate with staff, clients, management and the Board of Directors to provide ongoing input and feedback towards improving programs and services at Surrey Place. Some of their priorities include:
- Speaking up on behalf of current and future clients
- Suggest changes that can improve the quality of care and services from a client’s point of view
- Explore and advocate on topics such as police relations, housing, medical care, voting, and others
- Prepare and present recommendations to staff, management and the Board of Directors
- Offer learning opportunities to community members about intellectual and developmental disabilities
What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible for this service, you must:
- Have an intellectual and developmental disability
- Be receiving services from Surrey Place or have received one in the past
- Be passionate about the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Be interested in sharing their knowledge and experience to educate others
- Be able to attend weekly council meetings
Caregiver Peer Mentorship Program
A volunteer peer mentorship program creating a safe space from a lived experience perspective
““[My mentor] was very genuine and accepting of me that made me feel so comfortable sharing my feelings, thoughts and experiences with him. He generously offered to help and support me if I needed help. He showed me that good people still exist in life, something that I haven’t felt or seen for a long time. It was a pleasant experience to meet him. Great match with him as a mentor to me.
HK, mentee
HK, mentee
At Surrey Place, we understand that a circle of care includes a community of peers who know what you’re going through and can give you advice based on personal experience. That’s why we created the Caregiver Peer Mentorship Program to help parents connect with one another and feel less alone.
Mentees and mentors are matched based on the best fit for specific needs. Families can be matched based on children’s diagnosis, specific life experiences (i.e. transition to school, transition to adulthood), or similar situations (i.e. single parent, new to the community).
Every mentor-mentee relationship is different and is entirely dependent on the goals of the mentee and mentor. Match relationships can last from one (1) phone call to up to 6 months, as mutually agreed upon.
Being part of a mentor-mentee relationship can be a truly rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees!
Mentees and mentors are matched based on the best fit for specific needs. Families can be matched based on children’s diagnosis, specific life experiences (i.e. transition to school, transition to adulthood), or similar situations (i.e. single parent, new to the community).
Every mentor-mentee relationship is different and is entirely dependent on the goals of the mentee and mentor. Match relationships can last from one (1) phone call to up to 6 months, as mutually agreed upon.
Being part of a mentor-mentee relationship can be a truly rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees!
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