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Office Assistant Volunteer
Location: Centre for Diverse Learners, 560 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON Day/Time: Tuesdays, 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM Commitment: Ongoing About the Role The Office Assistant Volunteer plays a vital role in ensuring our after-school one-on-one tutoring programs run smoothly. This is a front-facing position where you’ll be welcoming families, assisting students as they transition to and from their sessions, and providing light supervision as needed. Responsibilities • Greet families and answer the door as they arrive • Direct students to their assigned classrooms and tutors • Guide parents to the waiting area if they choose to stay onsite • Provide light supervision while students wait to be picked up after their sessions • Support the overall flow of the tutoring space to ensure a safe, welcoming environment Skills & Qualities We’re Looking For • Friendly, approachable, and confident in welcoming families • Strong communication skills • Reliable and punctual • Comfortable interacting with children, parents, and staff • Organized and proactive in offering assistance Why This Role Matters Your presence helps create a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for families and students. By supporting with logistics and supervision, you enable our facilitators and tutors to focus fully on providing quality educational support—making you an essential part of the team. Requirements • 18+ years old • Reference check • Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) required
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
What’s in it for the Volunteer? Gain hands-on experience in a non-profit, education-focused environment Develop skills in communication, organization, and leadership Build meaningful connections with staff, tutors, and families in the community Strengthen your resume with valuable volunteer experience supporting children and youth Make a direct impact by helping neurodiverse students and their families feel welcomed, supported, and cared for
Activities involved
Reception
- Accessible by public transit