Why Volunteer?
Volunteers, and the contributions they make through
volunteering, significantly enhance the quality of life and leisure time opportunities for the residents living in a long term care facility.
It is a great opportunity to make new friends, have fun and
benefit others. Volunteering requires only the amount of time that you are willing to give. It is a great opportunity to gain skills such as public relations and job experience.
Volunteer Opportunities Within Long Term Care
One to One Visits: May involve conversation, playing games, reading or assistance with letter writing. A kit is available with ideas of activities you can do with the resident.
Regular Recreation Programs: Assisting with games, bingos, coffee serving, exercises, singing, church services, discussions, walks, outdoor programs.
Special Events: Assisting with parties, outdoor programs,
entertainment, van rides and outings.
Pet Therapy: Bringing your pet in to visit. Before visiting the home with a pet, proper registration procedures must be carried out. Contact the recreation department for more details.
Spiritual Care: Assist residents in meeting their spiritual needs through one to one visits, reading and assisting them to regular
Laundry:
Assist with folding, sorting and mending clothes.
Accompany resident to appointments:
Escort residents to appointments and provide companionship while they are waiting.
Meal Assist:
Assist residents at meal times. Training is provided for those interested in assisting residents with their meals.
For more information on opportunities within the Long Term Care Program please contact, the recreation department or Lori Martin, Regional Recreation Coordinator at 268-7300 See below for a listing of facilities and phone numbers.