Become a Volunteer
Your support is essential to the success and growth of WCAA.
Our volunteers are vital to our organization. We appreciate the dedication of the many volunteers who give their time and energy to help fulfill the agency's mission.
Ways to Get Involved
We’re always looking for volunteers to:
Provide direct services as a Visitation Monitor
Assist with the maintenance of our facilities
Become involved in fundraising
Help out in the office*
*WCAA can facilitate volunteer work placements for adult day programs, school credit requirements, and community service.
Benefits to Volunteering
We value the commitment of our volunteers to helping families in our community. We provide orientation and specialised training specific to the services offered by WCAA. Our goal is to provide meaningful volunteer placements, while creating personal and professional growth opportunities.
WCAA Volunteer Monitor Program
All volunteer monitors must participate in three (3) in-class sessions and five (5) training shifts paired with a mentor before beginning work with WCAA. WCAA volunteers who provide direct client services will learn transferable skills for future careers, such as:
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Strong communication
Information management
Handling sensitive information
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Knowledge transfer
Writing skills
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Continuous learning
Techniques for de-escalating difficult situations
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Maintaining professional relationships
Recognizing and respecting diversity
Mentoring and peer learning
Additionally, you may take on a leadership role, assist with capacity building and agency sustainability, or join us for one-time community events.
WCAA provides a professionally managed volunteer program, and we are ready to have you join our team.
Volunteer Board Members
We are governed by a volunteer board made up of dedicated individuals with focuses in interpersonal violence, financial acumen, human resource experience, and legal knowledge.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a potential board member, we encourage you to contact the current board to find out more.