Brain Injury Services

What services does your organization provide?
We provide a full range of rehabilitation programs and services.

We offer:

• Supervised 24-hour-a-day complex residential care
• Transitional living arrangements
• Independent living supported by an extensive community services program.

Do you have any age requirements?
We require volunteers to be the age of majority. We may occasionally accept younger volunteers with written parental permission and approval from Senior Management.

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
French, Mandarin, Polish

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
Time commitments vary from one to ten hours per week. We make every effort to set up a visit activity and schedule to suit your interests and availability.

Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer?
Submission of a criminal record check.
Completion of online application form.
www.braininjuryservices.com/volunteers

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
Volunteering at BIS is great experience for post-secondary students.
We have placed volunteers that are enrolled in the following programs:

• Physiotherapy
• Kinesiology
• Clinical Psychology
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Neuropsychology

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?

• Recreation Assistant
• Physical Reactivation
• Activity Support

Do you provide training for volunteers?
Each volunteer will receive one on one orientation and support from the Case Facilitator working directly with the client. Volunteers also complete numerous online training modules. Some volunteer positions will require completion of First Aid and CPR at no cost to you.

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
Typical volunteer activities are as follows:

• Socializing
• Water Aerobics
• Art Groups
• YMCA Visits
• Cooking Classes