Get Involved
There are many ways you can contribute to SkillingUp
Inspire change by contributing in impactful ways. Volunteer your time to support our service users learn valuable skills, share your real-life experiences and advice, open doors to new work opportunities, or make a generous donation. Your support empowers individuals on their SkillingUp journey, transforming lives and shaping a brighter future for our community.
Volunteer
At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to gain experience and give back to your community. March of Dimes Canada offers a range of ways to become involved, no matter how much time you have or the skills you are looking to share.
Current SkillingUp Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Virtual Digital Fundamentals Support Coach
- Virtual Digital Fundamentals Group Instructor
- Virtual Accessible Technology Group Instructor
Become a Mentor
For people with disabilities stepping into a new field or seeking new digital skills, the presence of a mentor can be transformative. As a mentor, you have a special opportunity to positively impact lives by sharing knowledge, insights, and advice you’ve gained over the years, providing crucial support for those with disabilities.
Mentors can support learners by:
- Sharing industry insights
- Answering questions
- Regularly reviewing progress
- Offering career advice
- Introducing them to their professional networks and industry contacts
Mentors will be paired with individual learners. Each mentor will foster a personal connection with the learner, adopting a holistic approach that nurtures their unique and individualized growth.
Register to become a mentor
Already a registered mentor?
Hire from SkillingUp Talent Pool
Hiring from the SkillingUp talent pool can be advantageous for both parties. While people with disabilities develop in-demand job skills, employers and agencies have access to a determined, ambitious, tech-enabled workforce.
For agencies, SkillingUp allows you to confidently present your clients as highly-employable talent at all skill levels, improving employment outcomes and your overall success rate.
Donate and Make a Difference
Funding Impact: Enabling access and removing barriers to skill development
Your generosity helps to make learning accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities or limited resources — removing barriers to employment and changing lives. Your support directly transforms the educational and career prospects of individuals with disabilities.