Volunteering & Employment
Volunteer Positions
We currently have several openings for Support Volunteers.
Support Volunteer Position
Time Commitment: minimum of 3 hours once a week (openings on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons)
Position Commitment: minimum of 6 months
Reporting to: Clinical Coordinator
This volunteer position was designed for those planning on applying to speech-language pathology graduate programs (or exploring this as a possible career path). This position does not necessarily provide direct clinical exposure with clients (e.g., observation of treatment sessions) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are sometimes opportunities for this when an unfamiliar communication partner is required for therapy (e.g., stuttering treatment) and/or it is safe to do so with distancing and the client's consent. Right now, our volunteers are primarily providing office support and thus gaining exposure to a clinical setting, these aspects of service provision, and gaining time with speech-language pathologists to discuss the field.
Requirements
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recent (within 3 months) police record with vulnerable sector check (electronic record or paper copy is acceptable)
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resume (recommend maximum of 2 pages)
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no cover letter is required
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excellent oral and written communication skills
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intention to apply to a speech-language pathology graduate program (or currently exploring this field as a potential career path)
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completed or enrolled in a university program in a related field (e.g., psychology, linguistics, neuroscience)
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we will consider high school students in their final year with a reference letter / call from a teacher attesting to the student’s preparedness for volunteering in a clinical setting
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proficiency with Microsoft Word for the purpose of creating materials using tables and clipart (some training can be provided)
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flexibility and reliability
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ability to take direction, work collaboratively, and work independently
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attention to detail
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discretion and commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of clients
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wearing of professional dress appropriate to the office
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compliance with the use of personal protective equipment as per Public Health
Duties of the Position
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primary duty: creating therapy materials and toolkits
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disinfecting and putting away toys used in therapy
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other duties as determined
Contact
Pamela Coulter, M.Sc., SLP-Reg, SLP(C)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Clinical Coordinator
(902) 219-3065
Employment Positions
We are currently developing a casual position for a speech-language pathologist who is fluent in both Arabic and English and who could work in the following clinical areas as a minimum:
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paediatric speech and language development
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paediatric stuttering
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children with ASD
Services would be provided in the clinic, at clients' homes, and by telepractice.
Please contact the Clinical Coordinator to inquire further:
Pamela Coulter, M.Sc., SLP-Reg, SLP(C)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Clinical Coordinator
(902) 219-3065