How to Volunteer
Make a Difference
At Camphill we value our volunteers and are grateful for the ways in which they help shape our community.
Volunteers:
- Provide valuable skills and companionship to ALL members of our community.
- Enhance our community by bringing various perspectives, opinions, gifts, talents and energies.
- Offer support to our staff - in our residences, our workshops or help in an administrative capacity.
Volunteer Opportunities
At Camphill, we aim to provide meaningful volunteer experiences where people of all abilities can learn new skills, develop friendships and grow in community. Some of the volunteer opportunities we offer are:
- One-to-One Companion Buddies:
Companion buddies are just that, they are friends to adults with disabilities and provide assistance in the various areas of life where a little assistance may be required. Sometimes in the work programs, other times with reading a book, playing a game or simply having a good chat over a cup of coffee. - Workshop Assistants:
Camphill operates a number of workshops where our Companions (adults with intellectual disabilities) are able to learn valuable life skills. Work areas include: a pottery studio, fibre arts weavery, woodshop, land based activities (including sugar bush and a herd of Highland Beef Cattle), and an organic garden and greenhouse. - Culture, Recreation and Leisure:
In addition to the work programs, Camphill offers music, art, dance and other forms of cultural recreation and leisure. Volunteers who have a special gift or talent in one of these areas may wish to get involved with these programs. - Business Skills:
Volunteers who have specialized business skills or who are looking to practice skills might be interested in volunteering with our office staff assisting with our website, basic office work, fundraising or communications. - Special Events:
From time to time Camphill requires volunteers to assist with Special events such as conferences, fundraising events and our Spring and Fall Fairs
How to apply:
To apply for a volunteer position or to submit a general application please fill out the volunteer application below and submit by fax to 705-424-1854, by email at info@camphill.on.ca
In person or by mail to Camphill Communities Ontario at:
7841 4th Line
Angus, ON
L0M 1B1
