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Volunteer With Reading Rocks!

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, motivated people who would like to be positive role models for our Reading Rocks program.

In this role you will be working one-on-one with a child aged 6-12, helping them with reading skills. Excellent oral and written English language skills are a must, as is reliable and secure high-speed internet access for any virtual learning programs. Previous experience working with children or tutoring would also be an asset. Mandatory training will be provided (usually about a week before the program begins) and a reference letter is available at the end of the program upon request. A full role description is available here.

The Programs run for 8 weeks – 16 sessions one hour, two times per week. You will also need to set aside about an hour of additional time outside of program hours for activity preparation.

How to apply: Applications are accepted year-round. Upon completing the application, you will be added to our roster. When new programs are planned you will receive an email with program specifics. If it works with your schedule and you’d like to tutor, simply reply to the email. All necessary onboarding will then be initiated. Just fill out the application at the link below and you will be added to our roster. When you find a program that you’d like to be a part of we’ll get you onboarded.

Volunteers are still needed for our upcoming (shortened) 6-week Spring Session starting May 6th!

*Part of the the application process consists of getting a vulnerable sector check done (unless you already have one issued within one year of the program start date) and then attending a mandatory training session about a week before the program begins.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact: Lynda at ldawcrr@ldawc.ca.

JFR - LDAWC Partnership Reading Rocks Application

If you are a University of Guelph student and looking to be a Reading Rocks volunteer, look no further! Simply fill out the application on the right and send the completed form to lisa.sanvido@ugdsb.on.ca, VP at JFR – Lisa Sanvido. More specific program information is also available on the application page.

Create Your Own Fundraiser

Do you have a great idea for raising funds for the Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County? Now you can create your own fundraiser! Below are just a few ideas to start. Get together with your family, workplace or school to see how you can make the biggest impact. We’ve listed just a few great ideas below but don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more ideas at execdir@ldawc.ca!

Host a bake sale, yard sale or craft sale
Community car wash
Use your social media and share your link to the Canada Helps site
Host a sporting tournament
Organize a pumpkin carving contest
Plan a Dance-A-Thon
Gift wrap station
Read-A-Thon to sponsor a child for every book read over the summer

To get started, once you have your event idea, simply click the button below and you will be re-directed to the Canada Helps site where you can select us as the charity for the fundraiser.

Charitable Business Number: 119010403 RR0001

Supporting LDAWC Through Gifts

Your gift to the Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County will help to fund programs, speakers, workshops and resources for our families. Donate today to help provide support for children and youth with learning disabilities and ADHD.

Legacy Gift

Planning a legacy gift is a way to honour and celebrate the charitable work, the people, and the causes you have come to care about in your lifetime. The most common legacy gift is a gift in your Will, naming the Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County as a beneficiary. As part of estate planning, a gift in your Will helps ensure that the Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County continues to be a valuable resource for those in our community. Consider a legacy gift today!

Please cite our legal name and address as well as our charitable registration number when making a gift by Will:

Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County
233, 17A – 218 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Guelph, ON N1H 8E8
Charitable Business Number: 119010403 RR0001

For more information, contact our Executive Director by email at execdir@ldawc.ca or by phone: 519-837-2050

Celebration Gift

Celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday, or a graduation with a gift to Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County. Your gift acknowledges the importance they have in your heart while helping children, youth and adults succeed at home, at school, at work and in their community.

Donate online or you can even create your own celebration fundraising page here.

You also have the option of donating via e-transfer to ldawcfinancial@gmail.com.
*Be sure to note that it is a Celebration Gift and who it is in honour of!

Charitable Business Number: 119010403 RR0001

One-Time or Reccuring Gift

Every bit of support makes a huge difference! If you are looking to simply make a one time or recurring donation to Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County, you can use the button below.

Donations can also be made by e-transfer to ldawcfinancial@gmail.com or by credit card. Simply give us a call to make the arrangements for your one-time, monthly or annual withdrawal.

For more information, contact our Executive Director by email at execdir@ldawc.ca or by phone: 519-837-2050

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Help us improve the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities so that they can reach their full potential.

Empower Your Community

Through outreach, education, advising and advocacy, we are realizing our vision of a community where learning disabilities are understood and accepted.

Support Our Services

We work to advance the education, employment, social development, legal rights and general wellbeing of individuals with learning disabilities.