Tea Time Volunteer [ More info  ]  
1. Start to prepare around 2:45 p.m. 
2. Fill kettle with water, plug in and wait until boils. Use 2 tea pots; weak tea takes 1 tea bag and strong tea takes 2 tea bags. 
3. From tea cart, get out sugar, sweetner, and stir sticks. From the fridge get out milk. Place them all in the middle of the cart. 
4. Gather 10 to 12 tea cups from the cupboard and place on one side of the tea cart. 
5. Place two round cork mats on the opposite side of the cups on the tea cart and place the hot tea pots (one on each). 
6.Push tea cart out to the main lobby at 3:00 p.m. (carpet must be folded over to avoid spills). 
7. Serve the residents that need assistance and encourage all other able residents to serve themselves. 
8.Introduce yourself, what you do, where you're from and so on to make conversation with the residents. 
9. If there is a game planned please start the game at 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
10.Encourage residents to play the game, but if they really resist, allow them to simply watch. 
11. Program lasts till about 4:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m., depending on the resident's participation. 
12. Take attendance (when in doubt, ask resident for their name). 
13. Say goodbye and let the residents know the next time you willl be in. 
14. Clean up. Collect all tea cups and push the cart back into the Rotary Room. 
15. Put all cups, tea pots (empty tea bags in the garbage) and cookie trays into the dishwasher. Flip the dishwasher to on (the switch on the bottom). Wash all tea pots, tea cups and used utensils. 
16. Lock up sugar, sweetner and stirrers, as well as all other things taken from inside the tea cart. Put all things back in the fridge and lock up. 
17. Wipe down the tea cart with disinfectant. 
18. Sign out on the time sheet on the volunteer board. 
20. Slide attendance sheet under the door of the Volunteer Coordinator.
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Event Assistant (The Mississauga Multiple Myeloma March) [ More info  ]  
The 2nd Annual Mississauga Multiple Myeloma March held on Sunday, September 22, 2013. 
 
There are various teams that a volunteer can be involved with. Please mention which team you like to be a part of when you apply. The teams are: 
- Interior welcoming team 
- Exterior welcoming team 
- Security team 
- Medical team 
- Registration & donation team 
- Face painter 
- Photographer and Videographer 
 
- Our welcoming teams will be guiding participants to where they need to go between parking lot and registration. They will also be placed along the path to encourage walkers.  
- Security teams will direct traffic and be placed at entrances/exits.  
- Registration team for those who have not registered online.  
- Snack Bar to serve refreshments.  
- Face Painter to paint participants face with march logo.  
 
**Photographer/ Videographer to take pictures and videos of set up, volunteers, participants and before and after the walk. Photos will be submitted on DVD or USB card so pictures can be placed on site within 24 hours. The footage taken will be used in the national march video. We do not supply cameras for the volunteers.  

Myeloma Canada

Cribbage Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- Recruit and remind seniors of the program 
- Provide instruction and guidance on how to play crib/cribbage (cards) 
- Deal cards and assist those who require it 
- Socialize and provide companionship to a small group of seniors
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Dance Class Volunteer for Seniors [ More info  ]  
- To teach and assist seniors with line dancing, waltz, rumba, cha-cha and ballroom dancing 
- To generate enthusiasm around residents while responding to health and fitness needs 
- To provide physical stimulation in a fun and social atmosphere 
- All interested residents are encouraged to participate 
- Ensure the experience is an enjoyable one for both the volunteer and the residents
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Euchre Card Game Volunteer [ More info  ]  
1. Remind and recruit residents to participate (names and room numbers on sheet) 
2. Introduce yourself 
3. Turn on lights and set up tables 
4. Have residents sit around one table 
5. Deal the cards and start the game 
6. Take attendance (when in doubt, ask the resident to tell you their name) 
7. Clean up when the game is finished (fix tables and chairs) 
8. Lock dining room from the inside and exit through the elevator 
9. Sign out on the time sheet on the volunteer board 
10. Slide attendance sheet under the Volunteer Coordinator's door
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Gin Rummy Volunteer [ More info  ]  
A volunteer is needed to run and assist seniors residents with Gin Rummy Card program.
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Italian Card Game Volunteer (Briscola or Scopa) [ More info  ]  
1. Remind and recruit residents to participate (names and rooms numbers on sheet) 
2. Introduce yourself 
3. Turn lights on and set up tables 
4. Have residents sit around one table 
5. Deal the cards and start the game (Scopa or Briscola) 
6. Take attendance (when in doubt ask the residents to tell you their names) 
7. Clean up when the game is finished (fix tables and chairs) 
8. Lock dining room door from inside and exit through the elevator  
9. Sign out on the time sheet on the volunteer board  
10. Slide attendance sheet under the Volunteer Coordinator door
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Italian Teaching Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- To provide residents, staff and volunteers with access and ability to learn the Italian language through, reading, writing and speaking.  
- Develop a teaching method and material that best suit the audience form of learning 
- Maintain a good relationship (be positive and do not rush the visit) 
- Ask for suggestions of new material that they would like to learn 
- Get feedback on whether the information you are teaching is working for them
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Outdoor Bocce Ball Volunteer [ More info  ]  
1. Get storage key from recreation office and get the Bocce ball game out 
2. Set up game outside on the front lawn or in the main lobby (weather permitting) 
3. Please call or knock on the door of the residents on the list and encourage them to come out and play 
4. Write the names of the residents on the back of the attendance sheet to keep score 
5. Start the game and play at least 3 to 4 rounds 
6. Encourage newcomers to participate and give it a try 
7. Take attendance (when in doubt ask the residents to tell you their name) 
8. Clean up the game and put back in the storage room 
9. Sign out on the time sheet on the volunteer board 
10. Slide attendance sheet under the Volunteer Coordinator's door
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Outdoor Horseshoe's Volunteer [ More info  ]  
1. Get storage key from recreation office and get the horseshoe's game out 
2. Step outside on the front lawn 
3. Please call or knock on the door of the residents on the list and ecourage them to come out and play 
4. Write names of the residents on the back of the attendance sheet to keep score 
5. Start the game and play at least 3 to 4 rounds 
6. Encourage newcomers to participate and give it a try 
7. Take attendance (when in doubt ask the residents to tell you their name) 
8. Clean up the game and put it back in the storage room 
9. Sign out on the time sheet on the volunteer board 
10. Slide attendance sheet under the Volunteer Coordinator's door
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Walking and Friendly Visiting Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- To increase exercise participation. 
- To provide physical stimulation while in a fun and social atmosphere. 
- To ensure interested residents have the opportunity to go outside, weather permitting, as often as possible. 
- All interested residents are encouraged to participate. 
- Ensure the experience is an enjoyable one for both the volunteer and the residents. 
- Encourage conversation, reminiscing and interacting with each other.
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Volunteer Helper [ More info  ]  
Duties include set-up for programs, greeting participants to the various seniors programs, collection of fees, program promotion, as well as clean up after the programs. 
 
Light lifting is required for this role.
Square One Older Adult Centre, Mississauga West Location

Seniors - Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support [ More info  ]  
Phone support for senior adults experiencing anxiety, isolation, memory issues, or are having difficulty coping with life.  
 
Phone support to senior adults in an empathetic, non-judgmental and supportive manner using active listening skills.
Spectra Community Support Services

Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support Services [ More info  ]  
Spectra Community Support Services is a non-profit telephone support service providing free, non-judgmental, caring and confidential telephone support services in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin Portuguese and French for the diverse population of Peel Region  
 
The role of this volunteer opportunity is to actively listen without judgment to people in our community who call in on our Distress Lines or to clients that we call out to in our Seniors Telecheck program or our Reassurance Program
Spectra Community Support Services

Therapy Instructor [ More info  ]  
Caledon Community Services is currently looking for an energetic individual to share their experience, time, and skills through activation activities with seniors living in our Caledon Village Supportive Living Building, which is located at 1640 Maple Grove Road, Caledon Village (Hwy 10 and Charleston Sideroad).  
 
Activation programming in our Supportive Living buildings is focused on health promotion, pain management and peer networking.  
 
If you are a trained therapist (Yoga, Reiki, Tai Chi, or fitness instructor) and have 2 hours a week to volunteer by facilitating a class in any of the above therapies, we would love to hear from you!
Caledon Community Services, Volunteer Resources

Peer Support [ More info  ]  
Individuals with a personal experience with cancer can use their experience to support others.
Wellspring Chinguacousy, Support Centre for Cancer Patients & Caregivers, Brampton

Therapy Dog Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Visit residents of select facilities with your dog which has been evaluated by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog coordinator. Encourage interaction between the dog and the resident.
St. John Ambulance, Peel Region

Volunteer L.I.F.E. Program Instructor [ More info  ]  
- Research and development of materials necessary to supplement the curriculum 
- Participate in the development of instructional/training programs.  
- The instructor must develop individual learning plans to accommodate for these variables 
- Communicate with staff regarding client progress, problem solving and monitoring 
- Present lesson plans and assignments to clients 
- Assist clients with assigned work in accordance with instructor’s directions 
- Assist clients in presenting documentation which reflects the goals they have attained 
- Coordinate service within the community for transportation and or group outings 
- Create marketing material, power point presentation and information packages 
- Creation of reporting templates/forms/client services surveys 
- Identify target groups/organization and arrange information sessions to market the program and distribution of marketing material
Ontario March of Dimes, West Central Regional Office

Zumba Teaching Volunteer for Seniors [ More info  ]  
- To teach and assist seniors with Zumba lessons 
- To generate enthusiasm around residents while responding to heath and fitness needs 
- To provide physical stimulation in a fun and social atmosphere 
- All interested residents are encouraged to participate 
- Ensure the experience is an enjoyable one for both the volunteer and the residents
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Knitting Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- To run our knitting program for seniors 
- To assist them with knitting 
- To teach them knitting and different patterns 

MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Volunteer Support Worker [ More info  ]  
- Deliver a support service to persons with severe disabilities wishing to participate in activities organized by Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 
- Meet with service coordinator to assess the individual’s needs in relation to the particular activity involved 
- Meet the client and his or her caregiver/support person at the designated location, date and time 
- Discuss newly identified needs of the individual with the caregiver 
- Facilitate the client's involvement in the activities, according to his or her abilities and wishes 
- Modify the activities of the client as appropriate to promote his or her enjoyment 
- Assist on-site staff as required 
- Document clients' activities, duties performed, and any observations and concerns 
- Contact service coordinator to review the event within 2 working days of the activity
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre