Volunteer Opportunity: Allied Therapy Clinic

Position Title: Volunteer
Location: Allied Therapy – 36 Brookshire Court, Suite 200, Bedford, NS
Time Commitment: Flexible (minimum commitment discussed during onboarding)
Application Deadline: Rolling (limited placements available)

 

 

Overview

Allied Therapy is a multidisciplinary clinic providing Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Behaviour Therapy services to children, youth, and adults across Nova Scotia.

We are seeking motivated and compassionate volunteers who are interested in gaining experience in a collaborative, client-centered clinical environment. This opportunity is ideal for students or individuals pursuing careers in allied health, education, psychology, social work, healthcare administration, or related fields.

Volunteers will work alongside our team of therapists and administrative staff to support clinic operations, therapeutic programming, and community engagement initiatives.

 

What You May Be Involved In

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Clinical & Program Support

• Assisting therapists with preparation of materials and activities

• Supporting group programs, workshops, or seasonal camps

• Helping organize therapy spaces and resources

• Observing interdisciplinary collaboration in practice

 

Client Experience Support

• Welcoming families and helping maintain a warm, organized clinic environment

• Assisting with child-friendly activities in waiting areas (when appropriate)

• Supporting accessibility and inclusive practices

 

Administrative & Project Support

• Assisting with resource development or organization

• Helping prepare educational materials

• Supporting special projects, outreach events, or community initiatives

Volunteer responsibilities will be matched to your interests, skills, and the clinic’s current needs.

 

What We’re Looking For

We welcome volunteers who are:

• Compassionate and comfortable working with children and families

• Professional, reliable, and respectful of confidentiality

• Interested in pediatric development, neurodiversity, and collaborative care

• Eager to learn in a fast-paced, team-based environment

Experience working with children, individuals with disabilities, or in healthcare settings is an asset, but not required.

 

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to interdisciplinary pediatric and adult therapy services

• Insight into private practice operations and collaborative care models

• Mentorship and observation opportunities with experienced clinicians

• A deeper understanding of neurodivergent-affirming and strengths-based practice

• A potential letter of reference (upon successful completion of placement)

 

We Want to Learn About You

As part of your application, please include a brief statement describing:

• The skills, experiences, or strengths you would bring to Allied Therapy

• Your career goals and what you hope to learn through volunteering

• Any specific interests (e.g., early language, ADHD support, group programming, clinic operations, community outreach)

We are particularly interested in hearing about transferable skills such as communication, creativity, organization, cultural competency, multilingual abilities, technology skills, or lived experience that would enrich our clinic community.

 

About Allied Therapy

Allied Therapy is committed to providing personalized, accessible, and innovative care. Our mission is to ensure every family feels supported and informed We are proud to be a Rainbow Registered and equity-seeking organization.

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We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, members of the African diaspora, Indigenous, Persons of Colour, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ community members, and those underrepresented in allied health professions.