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

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

Entertainment Volunteers [ More info  ]  
- To provide an hour of music and entertainment 
- To encourage social interaction 
- To provide a fun and large group social atmosphere 
- To provide an opportunity to reminisce through music 
- To provide an opportunity to continue past leisure experiences
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

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

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

Supportive Living Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Caledon Community Services has a variety of volunteer opportunities for people with different skills, availability and interests within all of our six Supportive Housing buildings located in Caledon.  
 
Assisting with special events, supporting seniors with activities of daily living, and friendly visiting are just a few of the fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities available!
Caledon Community Services, Volunteer Resources

Vision Mate [ More info  ]    
- Visit a client in his/her home or other suitable environment at a mutually convenient time. 
- Activities are determined by client need and mutually agreed upon. 
- Approved activities are: reading / organizing, walking, assisting with errands and friendly visiting. 
- Volunteers do not: clean, cook, provide personal care, do home repairs, give advice, provide counseling, do heavy lifting. 
- All outings are on foot, by public transportation, taxi or Handibus; Vision Mate volunteers do not drive clients. 
- Schedule visits on a consistent basis.
CNIB, Halton/Peel 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

Befriending Volunteer [ More info  ]   
- Work one-on-one with clients and help them to get out in the community 
- Plan activities with your match 
- Write monthly reports and submit to the Volunteer Coordinator 
- Attend training sessions 
- Communicate with your match on a regular basis
Ontario March of Dimes, West Central Regional Office