Organization Overview
LDS is an innovative, research-based, nonprofit charity serving children, youth and adults with learning differences including dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and executive function challenges. In collaboration with academic institutions, LDS offers individualized, evidence-based technology-embracing programs that target student-specific learning needs. Our growing individual and small group programs and services operate from our Learning Centres in East Vancouver and North Vancouver, from multiple in-school locations, in our LDS Access mobile classroom vehicle throughout the Lower Mainland, and online throughout British Columbia. We provide sustainable, affordable and individualized programs to ensure that all learners have an opportunity to realize their full potential.
Through early intervention, we support students at a critical time in their life, leading to profound, positive change in student life outcomes. We continue to grow our organization and service provision with the ultimate goal of effecting systemic change with material and wide-ranging societal benefits.
We are a diverse group of inspired, dedicated and caring professionals who are driven by the significant impacts we are able to facilitate in the lives of the learners, families and communities we serve. We are seeking new skills, energy and talent to continue to grow our team, deepen our impact, and advance our mission.
Volunteer Opportunity
If you are interested in volunteering with LDS on a regular, scheduled basis, please submit a cover letter and resume here and we will be in touch if there are any aligned positions. We typically consider volunteers in the areas of event support, outreach, administration and other office support.
Please note that most of our educational programming is conducted by specialized and certified instructors and so does not lend itself well to volunteer engagements.
General Job Duties
- General administrative tasks, including filing, assisting the administrative assistant, and greeting families.
- Various organizational tasks, including cleaning, decorating, setting up rooms.
- Assist with event promotion or management – ex. Set-up and tear-down of event booths/spaces where LDS promotes services and the organization.
- Assist with community outreach and answering questions from interested individuals, organizations, and media agencies.
- Assist with certain group educational activities alongside instructors and trained session leaders.
Hours of work: The hours for volunteers vary depending on organizational demands. Generally, we are looking for a few hours each week to assist with various tasks at our locations.
Location: This position works primarily out of our East Vancouver office, which is located on good transit and bike routes, and has parking available.
Job Type: Volunteer
Equity: LDS is committed to employment equity and believes that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply.
Accessibility: Please note that LDS’ main office space is located on the ground floor of the building.
How to apply: Please submit your resume AND cover letter directly via our careers site https://ldsociety.freshteam.com/jobs.
Questions about the position prior to applying are welcome, via email, to julian@ldsociety.ca.
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.