OPA Thanks Volunteers

April 19 –25, 2026 

This National Volunteer Week, the Ontario Physiotherapy Association wants to take a moment to say thank you.  
 
To every OPA volunteer who has given their time, expertise, and energy to the Association, your contributions matter deeply. You are the reason OPA is able to advocate, evolve, and remain relevant to the members and profession it serves. 

What Volunteers Make Possible 

OPA volunteers show up in so many ways. Whether you’re guiding the Association’s strategic direction as a member of the Board of Directors, bringing local voices to the provincial stage at the District level, engaging with government and stakeholders on behalf of the profession, or advising staff and leadership on sector-specific issues through a committee, the work you do is invaluable. 

You bring more than your professional knowledge to these roles. You bring your perspective, your passion, and your commitment to a profession that improves the lives of patients across Ontario every day. It’s the shared dedication between volunteers, staff, and leadership, that makes OPA’s success possible. 

Member volunteers are essential to the work and vision of OPA. They provide their experience, expertise and passion to support and strengthen the Association and the profession. 

Members Advancing Physiotherapy Through Community Engagement 

OPA volunteers are the living expression of what it means to be part of a member-led association. By dedicating your time to this work, you are not just supporting OPA, you are shaping the future of physiotherapy in Ontario. Your involvement ensures that the profession’s voice is heard, that decisions reflect the realities of practice across every sector and corner of the province, and that the next generation of physiotherapists inherits a stronger profession than the one before. 

The impact of your service extends well beyond board tables and committee calls. It is felt in advocacy wins, in the resources available to members, in the professional development opportunities offered, and in the trust that patients and policymakers place in physiotherapy across Ontario. 

OPA Volunteers Gain Immeasurably  

Volunteering with OPA impacts the lives of the volunteers. They  often tell us they have: 

• Built meaningful connections with colleagues and partners from across the province 

• Grown as leaders, communicators, and strategic thinkers 

• Gained insight into the broader health system and the profession’s place within it 

• Found a deeper sense of purpose and connection to the work of physiotherapy 

Inspired to Get Involved? 

If you’re an OPA member who has been thinking about getting involved, there is a place for you. Apply to join the Board of Directors, join one of our eight committees or participate locally with our Districts. Learn more about volunteering or reach out to us at physiomail@opa.on.ca with any questions.