Current Volunteer Opportunities

Please ensure you have meet all the criteria to volunteer, this includes being a registered CAN volunteer (have completed the online application form, have attended an orientation, and have submitted a CRC or Student Recommendation form.

Please email volunteer@canucksautism.ca to register!

I CAN Play Soccer (various locations)

Volunteers needed: 5+/location
Age restriction: 16+

The I CAN Play Soccer program has been specifically designed to promote the physical and social development of children with autism by providing an environment and pace of instruction that is modified to meet their needs. Siblings are also welcome to participate and share in the positive experience. Volunteers are needed for set-up/take-down and are also needed as support to the participants. SOCCER Winter Schedule

Soccer Locations in need of Volunteers: Burnaby, Kamloops, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, Vancouver (Raycam), Victoria and West Vancouver

I CAN Swim (various locations)

Volunteers needed: 5+/location
Age restriction: 20+

The I CAN Swim program has been specifically designed for children on the autism spectrum and focuses on basic swimming skills and water safety. Volunteers are expected to work closely with the instructor and participants to ensure that the needs of each child are met. Volunteers MUST be comfortable working in the water.  SWIM Winter Schedule

I CAN Skate (Coquitlam)

Age restriction: 16+

The I CAN Skate program is an adapted skating program for children with autism and focuses on teaching basic skating skills. The pace of the class is adjusted for the various skill levels of the participants involved. The goal of the program is to increase the participants’ ability to skate, enabling them to engage in skating opportunities in their community.  Having strong volunteer support allows the participants to have a positive, supported skating experience. Comfort and ability on skates is required as a volunteer for this program.

We are excited to announce the dates and locations of the 2012 Spring and Summer camps. This way, you can mark them in your calendars and plan ahead to be there!

We CAN Go To Camp

The We CAN Go To Camp program is a weekend opportunity for the whole family to enjoy an outdoor experience in an organized group setting. It is also one of the highlights for many of our volunteers, as it is allows them to get away, get to know the families, build relationships and have fun! As a volunteer, you may be asked to take on a variety of roles, from rotating through activities with the families to helping with the set-up and take-down. Regardless of your role, this weekend always proves to be rewarding and fun! Make sure to take note of the dates listed below as you won’t want to miss out!

June 1st-3rd (Camp Shawnigan, Vancouver Island)

June 8th-10th (Camp Stillwood, near Chilliwack)

Jump into Spring/Summer in the City

This week long day camp for teens consists of fun activities and exciting day trips to some of Vancouver’s top tourist destinations such as the Aquarium, the UBC Botanical Gardens and the Golden Ears Park.  As a volunteer, you be asked to assist the teens during the various activities while modelling positive social behaviours. This week long program provides a great opportunity for volunteers to build relationships with the participants while partaking in a fun-filled week! Make sure to mark down the dates listed below as you won’t want to miss out!

March 19th-24th (Jump into Spring)

July 16th-20th (Summer in the City)

August 20th-24th (Summer in the City)

Interested in these opportunities? Please email volunteer@canucksautism.ca to register!

Interested in working at CAN?  Please check out www.canucksautism.ca/employment for current employment opportunities.