To become involved in Community Participation, the caseworker case plans with the client to identify work experience, skills, career goals, training needs, etc., taking into consideration the circumstances and interests of the individual client. Together, the caseworker and the client identify the client's strengths and barriers and develop a plan that sets out the shortest route to employment. If a client is already volunteering at a nonprofit or public organization, their volunteer work can be recognized. In situations where the client is not volunteering, Toronto Social Services can provide assistance in finding a placement. At any given time, Toronto Social Services has a bank of approximately two thousand volunteer opportunities from which a client can choose.
Staff are available to assist with the referral process.
The Ontario Works program provides financial supports to clients involved in a recognized Community Participation activity. These financial supports are issued to assist with costs directly related to the client's participation in Community Participation. Copyright 2000, City of Toronto. All rights reserved.