Get Involved
Join Our Volunteer Team
What We are all about
FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism programs exists through the generosity of so many. Our committee works very hard at acquiring funding through, grants, bursaries, community volunteers, corporate and individual donations. Your support and involvement makes a difference!
Our volunteers are the backbone to our program! It is because of them that “we” are able to provide an inclusive, fun, creative, and safe environment for all of our families. Our goal is to give clients the opportunity to interact with other participants and people within our community. We create enjoyable skill-learning, through an interesting variety of activities. The goal is to equip our clients with a better ability to communicate, interact, express their thoughts and understand their feelings. We work with each client to help them reach their personal best, to live a quality life with their families, build better relationships, and integrate into the community.
FOOTPRINTS is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent represent our culture. We are able to grow and learn better together as a diverse team and is the key to our success.
Education Bursary
Past Recipients
2021: Rose Fahimi
2020: Katherine Jung
2022 Recipient
Congratulations to Ardian!
“I enjoy working with the children every Saturday I am available to and have learnt a lot from everyone at Footprints. I hope that everything that I’ve learned this past year with Footprints will stay with me throughout my life, and that these valuable lessons will continue to help me grow throughout my life.”
Placement Students
We accept students from relevant programs and are only able to accept a limited number.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume for consideration to ourteam@footprints4autism.org
Make a Donation
Make a Financial Donation
Funds are used to maintain current locations and enhance development within Durham Region. Donations support volunteer recruitment and continuous training; programs supplies such as abilities appropriate toys, games and materials; health and safety supplies; operational expenses; and, education to increase awareness.
Donate Program Supplies
You can support our programs in other ways. We accept donations of supplies for our programs. We have received PPEs, water bottles, Twiddle Muffs and craft materials to name a few. Email us if you have an item(s) to donate to our programs.
Email: ourteam@footprints4autism.org
Donate a Car
We accept vehicle donations through Donate A Car Canada. You can donate your RV, boat, motorcycle or other vehicle to FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism. Donate A Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy.
Requirement
You must be enthusiastic and have a passion for community support, and enjoy having fun connecting with children and youth. We welcome students that need to complete high school volunteer hours. We require a minimum of two shifts per month that consist of one morning (4 hours) and one afternoon session (4 hours). Terms available are 3 months, 6 months and 12 months.
Perks Of Joining the Team
Training
Our volunteers receive hands-on experience by providing direct in-person service delivery to children and youth. Each shift is different and provides opportunity to connect with clients, lead activities and meet other volunteers.
Extensive training is provided to expand knowledge base and develop skills. Benefits include autism education and orientation, on-going support , crisis intervention training, First Aid/CPR training and opportunities to join fun initiatives and projects. In addition, we award an education bursary to support an outstanding volunteer annually!
Meet People
Get involved and meet many resourceful people!
"My twins absolutely love coming here! All the teachers and volunteers are always so positive. I feel completely confident that my children are safe and not only accepted but embraced here."
Client since 2023