Wesway

Help a family take a much-needed break. Respite care is a crucial part of the overall support many people need when caring for a family member at home. We will strive to make the best possible match for you. We want you to have a meaningful and personally satisfying volunteer experience.

Host Families

Welcome a child, teen or adult with special needs into your home regularly or occasionally. Visits are completely flexible and fit into your schedule.

Community Friends

Share your favourite activities. Enjoy social or recreational activities for a few hours every week or two. It’s a great opportunity to make friends and explore our community.

Discover the Rewards

Spend some time with someone with special needs, or invite a person with a disability into your home for a short stay. Make a real difference for a local family that needs a short break from being a full time caregiver.

People who need a Host Family

• An engaging young man with a BIG smile who enjoys music, swimming, biking, and baseball
• An energetic young boy with a physical disability who loves swimming, watching hockey and playing video games
• A young man with autism who likes going to the park to walk his dog and other quiet outings
• A fun loving, easy going woman with a developmental disability who likes to laugh, go bowling and dancing

People who need a Community Friend

• A senior woman who likes to take short walks and prefers to speak in Ukrainian
• An Italian speaking man who enjoys playing cards and taking short walks
• A friendly young man who enjoys playing pool and fixing things
• A quiet young man looking for a gym buddy who enjoys swimming and kickboxing