Neil Squire Society

What services does your organization provide?

• Employ-Ability: aimed at preparing participants for future employment opportunities, provides a unique learning opportunity within a flexible and supportive environment.
• Computer Comfort: offers one-on-one computer tutoring at no cost in a supportive, client-centred environment; a refurbished donated computer for the home, if needed; and ongoing technical support. Computer Comfort is also available via Distance Learning.
• Job Focus: provides specialized case managed services for people with physical disabilities to help them find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness.
• Literacy: designed for adults with significant physical disabilities and to other client groups where low literacy is an issue.
• The Assistive Technology Evaluation Centre: enables the evaluation of a wide range of alternative computer input and output devices.
• Solutions: provides ergonomic and assistive technology assessments for home, school, or the office for individuals with physical and other disabilities.

Do you have any age requirements?
We welcome high school students and adults.

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
No.

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
Two hours weekly (minimum) for a minimum of three months.

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
- Good to advanced computer skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Teaching or tutoring experience is an advantage

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?
Computer tutor, computer technician, literacy tutor.

Is there any training provided for volunteers?
Volunteers will receive an orientation. Training may be provided on certain assistive technology if required.

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
Working one-on-one with a person with a disability either face to face or via distance learning technology, teaching them basic computer familiarization skills (email, internet, social networking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel).

Working one-on-one with a person with a disability to enhance their literacy skills.

Refurbishing donated computers for our clients.

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Neil Squire Society?
- Improved computer knowledge and teaching skills
- Experience with disability and adaptive technology
- Telephone referral after one month, letter after three months

Do you accept high school students?
Yes.