Volunteer Opportunities
GETTING STARTED
Potential volunteers participate in an interview with the Volunteer Services Coordinator and are given a tour of the home. After the screening process is complete, the volunteer is matched with the activity that reflects their interests, strengths, and desires.
PLACEMENT & TRAINING
Let us know what you'd love to do. Time, availability, current openings, and the volunteer's interests are key factors in determining a suitable and beneficial placement. Specific training & orientation is conducted by staff members. Police checks and TB tests are required.
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Vision '74 offers many different types of volunteer opportunities, see below what type of placement would be right for you:
Visiting
To provide social contact, read, write letters, assistance for walks, manicures, etc.
Commitment: Flexible times weekly.
Leisure Activities
To provide assistance with resident recreational programs, such as baking, crafts, gardening, manicures, games, special events, and outings.
Commitment: Flexible days & times as per monthly calendar.
Cafe / Tuck Shop
To provide residents with the opportunity to purchase snack items, stamps, cards and personal care items.
Commitment: Up to 2 times weekly.
Palliative Care
To provide comfort and support to our residents and their families.
Commitment: As needed*.
*Palliative Care Training preferred. Courses may be arranged through Vision '74.
Portering
Portering residents to music activities, socials, games, bus outings.
Commitment: Half hour prior, during and following a planned event.
Assistive Feeding
To provide extra help in the dining room to residents who need a little extra care.
Commitment: Meal times (8:00am, noon, or 5:00pm) daily.
Reading Program
To read to residents who have requested this service.
Commitment: One shift weekly.
If you have any questions regarding our Volunteer Opportunities,