The Thomson Centre is seeking volunteers to assist with Recreational Programming and Community Outings!
We are specifically looking for volunteers that have availability on weekdays, between the hours of 9:00 and 4:00pm. Shifts generally last between 2 and 3 hours.
Duties for Programming Volunteers:
– Helping residents get to and from the program (examples of programs include music, physical and cognitive games, special events, cooking/baking, etc.)
– Engaging in friendly conversation with residents
– Providing 1:1 assistance under the direction of staff
– Assisting with set up and take down of the activity
Duties for Outing Volunteers:
– Helping residents get to and from the facility bus
– Engaging in friendly conversation with residents
– Providing 1:1 assistance under the direction of staff
– Examples of outings include: visits to museums, lunch outings, community events, shopping trips etc.
Qualifications needed:
– A genuine interest in helping older adults and individuals living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities in a long term care setting
– Good communication skills
– Friendly, respectful and dependable
– Ability to follow direction from staff and a willingness to learn new skills
– Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check and TB screening, as well as the ability to provide two personal or professional references
– Experience working in a long term care or hospital setting (or experience supporting a loved one) is an asset but not required
2-4 hrs per week, for 6 months or longer.
This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Volunteers enjoy regular appreciation events and tokens of appreciation, as well as access to training and personal/professional development. References can be provided after 6 months of service.
Andrea Zimmerman, Coordinator of Volunteer Services
