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Your Voice Can Empower Another Family
A Lansdowne Wayfinder is a proud family ambassador—someone who helps light the path for others by sharing their lived experience with Lansdowne Children’s Centre.
As a voice for the infants, children, youth, and families supported through therapy, respite, and recreation services and programs, a Wayfinder brings understanding, empathy, and authenticity with every story they share.
By sharing a real Lansdowne journey, Wayfinders help the community see the impact of early intervention, support, connection, and possibility. Their stories break down barriers, build awareness, and inspire others to reach out, get involved, and believe in what’s possible.
Together, Lansdowne Wayfinders help to grow a stronger, more informed community—and play a vital role in advancing Lansdowne’s mission to help every child to realize their optimal potential.
The Duties and Invitations of a
Lansdowne Wayfinder
Participation will be based on what works for you and your family. Eligible applicants are invited to:
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Take part in media opportunities, that may include print and/or video interviews and storytelling, a photo shoot for promotional and/or editorial images, being featured on Lansdowne marketing materials for events, programs and/or services
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Promote Lansdowne services/events, that may include attending events, speaking in-person to a live audience, recording a message to played for an audience, acting as ambassador and/or Grand Marshal, and/or stewardship activities, like colouring and/or signing thank you cards for Lansdowne partners and supporters (supplied by and mailed out by Lansdowne)
Lansdowne Children's Centre is deeply committed to family‑centred care. We strive to ensure that the voices and lived experiences of families are reflected in how we engage our community, advocate for children’s services, and build understanding of the critical role that Lansdowne plays in supporting child health and development.
Who is
impacted
by your story?
6,650+
7,000+
local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre
social media followers of @LansdowneChildrens, consuming content about centre programs, events and community support
250,000+
community members in Brantford, Brant County, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit—and beyond
*includes active and wait list Lansdowne clients, as of March 31, 2025. **includes full-time and part-time Lansdowne staff, as well as service providers working in Lansdowne-supported community environments ***includes summer and day camp and community camp experiences, and inclusive community recreation experiences. ****population figures are based on 2021 census data
Journey Together
