The Placement Student, Seniors Active Living Centres will support programs and services that promote social inclusion, wellness, and community engagement for older adults. This placement offers hands-on experience in recreation programming, community development, event coordination, and senior-focused services.

Responsibilities

• Support Seniors Active Living Centre programming and activities.
• Assist with community engagement initiatives and seniors-focused projects.
• Support Food Markets and other wellness-related programs.
• Assist with program planning, implementation, and evaluation activities.
• Support participant engagement and administrative activities as required.

You Must Be

• Current college or university student.
• Interest in seniors’ services, recreation, gerontology, or community development.
• Ability to commit to a placement of 300–500 hours.

What You Bring to the Team

• Interest in seniors’ recreation and gerontology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Enthusiasm for supporting older adults in community settings.

Shift Hours

• In-person placement.
• Multiple SALC locations across Toronto.
• Generally Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Commitment

• 300–500 placement hours.
• 3–6 month commitment preferred (6 months ideal).

Screening Requirements

• Resume review.
• Interview.
• College students preferred.

Training

• Volunteer and Student Services Orientation.
• Program-specific