Volunteer Support Assistant

Accessibility Services is recruiting volunteers to provide on-campus support for students with disabilities.  Volunteers will assist students by:

  • Providing guidance and support with navigating the UTM campus;
  • Offering to push their wheelchair, if requested by the student;
  • Holding doors, especially in hallways and rooms that does not have an accessible door opener;
  • Ensuring accessible furniture (i.e. height adjustable desk) is properly arranged for the student in the classroom or lecture hall;
  • Carrying bags and/or retrieving items from the student’s backpack (if requested)

Letter of Reference
Volunteers who complete their commitments are eligible to receive a reference letter at the end of the term. 

How to Apply
Please complete the online registration form and we will follow up with you with more information.  If you have any questions or comments, please call 905-569-4453, email accessvolunteers.utm@utoronto.ca, or visit us in room 2037 Davis Building.
 

Volunteer Support Assistant: Online Registration Form