We Are Active In Our Local Communities
PLASP’s Volunteer Program helps to define PLASP as a community organization. At PLASP, we believe in the value of providing members of the community with learning opportunities and practical work experiences in our programs and office.
Each year, more than 1,000 people participate in PLASP volunteer opportunities and placements and contribute more than 66,000 hours.
Volunteers and students on placement augment the high-quality care and individual attention given to the children in our programs and centres.
Our Community Members Make A Difference
Volunteers are found throughout the organization, in our After School Programs, the Early Learning and Child Care Centres, and the PLASP Head Office.
Volunteers
Most PLASP volunteers choose to participate directly with the children in our programs, and in this way, the Volunteer Program brings the community to the children. Volunteers, with their diverse range of unique talents, work alongside staff to provide high-quality programs for children. Other volunteers choose to work in the PLASP office, assisting with administrative tasks and gaining office experience.
Students on Placement
As part of our commitment to the community and to the development of early learning and child care, PLASP provides placements for students. Most often, students on placement participate in our early learning and child care centres under the guidance and supervision of PLASP educators. Others gain experience in the PLASP office to complement their area of study.
Board of Directors
PLASP’s Board of Directors provides strategic governance in accordance with PLASP’s vision and mission by effectively empowering the leadership of the CEO. The volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of experts in various aspects of business who are well qualified to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. The composition of the Board reflects diversity and knowledge in the fields of education, legal compliance, marketing, business development, financial management, and community engagement. The skill-based competency requirements of the Board are determined by the Executive Committee from time to time.
We Have Strong Partnerships
PLASP continues to work with the Ontario Ministry of Education and the following school boards to make sure that parents have access to early learning and child care services that they need, before and after school, in the Early Learning and Child Care Centres and EarlyON Centres:
- Peel District School Board
- Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
- Toronto District School Board
- Toronto Catholic District School Board
As well, PLASP remains involved with a number of community organizations that support children and their families. Representatives from PLASP participate in committees and meetings with the following groups:
- Child Development Resource Connection Peel
- QELN (Quality Early Learning Network)
- Toronto’s Children Services
- Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Program Advisory Committee
- Multi-site Operators Groups within Peel Region
- Peel Purposeful Planning Partnership
For a full list of our community partnerships and involvement, please visit the community partners section of our website