Volunteer With ACCESS
Volunteers support a broad range of programs and initiatives at ACCESS. Achieving our mission wouldn’t be possible without the support of our dedicated team of volunteers!
Opportunities change throughout the year depending on program needs and strategic priorities. We are always pleased to have a conversation to provide further information and to discuss opportunities at ACCESS.
ACCESS values diversity on our team. We are committed to equality in volunteer engagement and welcome applications from individuals who have a range of backgrounds and who bring relevant and/or lived experience to support our mission.
Our Volunteers
The Volunteer Experience at ACCESS
May Lim
LRC Co-Chair
May started with ACCESS as a Business Coach in 2019. She was matched with a Client who participated in the Business Accelerator Programs and guided them on their business plans.
Rohit Taneja
Business Coach
Rohit is a Business Coach. He teaches ACCESS accelerator participants how to craft and develop sales and marketing strategies.
Paola Ruiz
Business Coach
When Paola immigrated to Canada, she found it difficult to find business support and navigate being an entrepreneur in a new country. That is why she volunteers with ACCESS.
Volunteer Opportunities
Facilitator
The role of the facilitator is to develop and present specialized content related to small businesses. Topics are geared toward new and small business entrepreneurs and individuals with limited to no business training.
Business Coach
ACCESS Business Coaches play an important role in supporting Clients who need help in developing and refining their business plans as well as developing specific skills to run their business more effectively.
Loan Review Committee Member
LRC members review applications and conduct client interviews to assess the suitability of Small Business Loans program applicants for the requested loans and make the appropriate recommendations. LRC members also participate in committee meetings to present recommendations, evaluate applications and make decisions to approve loans or not.
For more information or to apply, contact our volunteer coordinator, Marie, by filling out the form.