Accessible Volunteer Opportunities in Saskatoon

Job DescriptionSaskAbilities welcomes you to join us as a volunteer in our Quality of Life Program! Quality of Life provides adults experiencing an intellectual disability the opportunity to take part in fun and enjoyable activities year round with a group of their peers! Programming is both community-based and centre-based and encompasses a wide range of activities focusing on recreation, health, life skills, volunteerism and so much more! Volunteers play an important role in fostering inclusion, confidence, and life skills through shared joyful experiences.Working with our Quality of life team, volunteer responsibilities include:Assisting participants with various social, leisure, and recreational activitiesPromoting safety and encouraging independenceSupporting a positive, social, and engaging group environmentHelping with activity setup and cleanup as neededProgram Hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm (Year Round). We are closed on STAT holidays.Program Locations:Quality of Life has four (4) program locations in Saskatoon (Buena Vista, Holiday Park, Stonebridge, and Sutherland neighbourhoods) and one (1) program location in Warman, SK. You can choose the program location that works best for you!Time Commitment:Flexible scheduling with no minimum hours required. Volunteers are welcome to join on days that fit their availability. Skills RequiredGeneral Expectations for volunteers include:Enthusiasm and active participation. Professional, respectful behaviourNo experience required, just a willingness to help and learnBenefits to VolunteerMake a meaningful difference by supporting adults experiencing disabilities to build confidence and independenceDevelop hands-on experience in inclusive recreation and life skills programmingGain teamwork, communication, and leadership skills in a supportive environment Enjoy a fun, social atmosphere while sharing in joyful activitiesFlexible scheduling with no required hours. Volunteer when it works best for youBuild connections with participants, staff, and fellow volunteers who value inclusion and communityImportant Notes:Transportation to and from the program location is the responsibility of the volunteer.Transportation for community-based outings may be provided by SaskAbilities.You will receive an Orientation in advance of volunteering!You will be provided paperwork to review, complete and submit in advance of your orientation and volunteer commencement. Please contact:saskatoon@saskabilities.ca306-653-1694

Results is an advocacy nonprofit that believes in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to generate the political will to end extreme poverty in low-and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities. We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more. Oftentimes the first step is putting these issues on the radar — and keeping the pressure on. It might seem like a small step, but it all adds up into impact. commitment: 1 year minimum, 1-2 hours per week on average support structure: Volunteers (virtually) meet in local groups on a monthly basis and rely on their group leader(s) for guidance. Attending other virtual calls and webinars led by Results staff is recommended. If you’re ready to learn about advocacy, causes and solutions to extreme poverty and committed to taking action every month, join us! Use the following link to sign up to volunteer.FRANÇAIS Nous sommes un organisme de plaidoyer qui mobilise les gens du quotidien (nos bénévoles) pour générer la volonté politique pour mettre fin à l’extrême pauvreté dans les pays à faible et moyen revenu. Nous concentrons notre travail sur la santé mondiale, l’accès à une éducation de qualité et l’inclusion économique. Nous concentrons notre énergie et nos efforts à mobiliser les décideurs et décideuses politiques comme les chef.fe.s de partis, député.es, sénateurs et sénatrices, car ils et elles détiennent le pouvoir d’améliorer les politiques et de faire les investissements requis pour éradiquer l’extrême pauvreté. Nous faisons aussi de la sensibilisation en écrivant des lettres ouvertes aux journaux, en utilisant les médias sociaux, en collectant des fonds et bien plus. Souvent, la première étape est d’attirer l’attention sur ces enjeux et de les faire connaître — et de maintenir la pression. Cela peut sembler être un petit pas, mais les actions s’accumulent et ont ainsi de l’impact. engagement : 1 an minimum, 1-2 heures par semaine en moyenne structure de soutien : Les bénévoles se réunissent (virtuellement) en groupes locaux tous les mois et comptent sur leur.s leader.s de groupe pour obtenir des conseils. Il est aussi recommandé d’assister à d’autres appels virtuels et webinaires dirigés par les employées de Résultats. Vous êtes prêt.e à apprendre ce que signifie faire du plaidoyer, en apprendre plus sur les causes et solutions à l’extrême pauvreté, puis vous vous engagez à passer à l’action à chaque mois? Joignez-vous à nous! Inscrivez-vous en tant que bénévole aujourd'hui!

Foundations Learning is offering a free, year-round Income Tax Clinic in partnership with the CRA’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), and we are recruiting Volunteer Tax Preparers. As a Volunteer Tax Preparer, you will complete income tax returns for low-income Saskatchewan residents with simple tax situations. This helps them get the benefits and tax credit they may be entitled to. Our tax clinic will be offered both in person and virtually. You can choose to volunteer in person at a tax clinic or virtually by completing income tax returns online, or both!. You have the option to volunteer only during the tax season (March-April), or throughout the year. No accounting experience is required. Volunteers receive free in-person training and online resources provided by the CRA, as well as additional training and ongoing support from Foundations Learning. Duties and Responsibilities: Complete income tax returns following CRA guidelines Use EFILE tax preparation software to file tax returns electronically Maintain strict confidentiality on all taxpayer information Verify taxpayer identity by checking photo ID prior to filing Call the CVITP dedicated help line for any questions about income tax, using EFILE, and the UFile CVITP tax software Communicate issues, questions, or concerns with the Tax Clinic Coordinator Qualifications: No accounting experience required Must have a valid Social Insurance Number Must have filed your own taxes in Canada at least once Training and software will be provided