Fundraising Volunteer (Bingo) - for Spectra Community Support Services [ More info  ]  
- Selling Bingo Cards 
- Distributing Bingo Cards to Runners 
- Selling and collecting money for Table-Board Shutters and balancing tokens and cash 
- Collecting & calculating cash 
- Prize pay-outs 
- Balancing cash
Distress Centre Peel

Spiritual Care Volunteer [ More info  ]   
Functioning: 
- Providing spiritual support to client and/or family; 
- Provide weekly visit with client and/or family; 
 
When assigned to a client/family duties may include: 
- Playing music, reading spiritual or holy books, praying, taking walks, specific rituals, chatting, meditation, reflections, funeral conversations, etc, as per the direction of the client; 
- Provide a non-discriminating, non-judgmental atmosphere for the client/family to discuss their reactions and values related to spirituality, religion, death, dying, funerals, cultural practices, and belief systems while not imposing one’s own faith/beliefs/opinions on others. 
 
Note: At least one year of experience as a Hospice In-Home Volunteer is a pre-requisite for this volunteer position.
Heart House Hospice

Congregate Dining Volunteer [ More info  ]  
*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM FOR THE PEEL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS DEPARTMENT*  
 
- Volunteer will be part of the team of staff and volunteers required to serve lunch and encourage participation in weekly lunches.  
- Volunteer will help to create a comfortable and safe dining environment following program guidelines. 
- Volunteer will set tables, serve food and beverages, clear and clean tables, do lunch dishes. 
- Volunteer will carry on conversation with clients, listen and socialize. 
- Volunteer will commit 3 hours a week to program and submit monthly reports recording visits and hours. 
- Volunteer will promptly report to the coordinator any unusual incidents, client conditions, concerns or suggestions regarding the program.  
- Volunteer will act in accordance with the image VON wishes to project in the community 
- Volunteer will attend planning meetings when necessary and be actively involved in the planning and evaluation of events/ programs.
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Region, Community Health & Support Services

Online Contributing Writer (Speak Up for Change Blog) [ More info  ]    
- Choosing topics that are current, relevant news topics to base articles on 
- Pitching and developing story ideas with editors 
- Attending conferences and media events and conducting interviews 
- Submitting articles, stories, and opinion pieces for publishing 
- Promoting Speak Up for Change on social media platforms 

ACCESS, Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc.

Friendly Visitor (Arabic) [ More info  ]  
Visit an elderly Arabic speaking woman once a week for conversation and share a cup of tea or coffee. To assist staff with translating English to Arabic.
AbleLiving Services Inc., Support Services for Adults with Physical Disabilities, Respite Services

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

Technology Tutor [ More info  ]   
- Helping clients learn basic computer skills such as: email, Google search, Facebook and MS-Word 
- Suggest things that clients could or should learn 
- Volunteers need to be reliable and dependable with a pleasant helpful attitude 
- Volunteers must be able to help one-on-one or be able to manage three or four clients learning needs at the same time 
- Volunteers must have a strong technical background in understanding and using common technologies such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets
Elder Technology Assistance Group

SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- Implement a 1 hour weekly session for 12 weeks of functional fitness.  
- Give ongoing support to the clients by facilitating and encouraging regular participation of the exercise program.  
- submit monthly reports as supplied by VON  
- Communicate concerns, comments or suggestions to the VON coordinator regarding the client's condition/situation.  
- Attend update/education meetings whenever possible  
- Adhere to VON Canada policies.
Victorian Order of Nurses, Supports for Daily Living

Volunteer Visiting [ More info  ]   
*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM FOR THE PEEL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS DEPARTMENT*  
 
The purpose of the Volunteer Visiting Program is to improve the health and well-being of isolated seniors and adults with disabilities living in the community; and to provide occasional relief for caregivers, in order to maintain clients’ independent functioning in the community for as long as possible.  
 
A volunteer visitor offers support and social interaction to an isolated individual through regular friendly visits at the client’s home or out in the community, encouraging active and independent living. Activities may include: playing board games or cards, having a cup of tea or coffee, crafts, going for a walk, going shopping, or simply having a friendly chat. 
 
 
Important: 
- ORIENTATION WILL BE CONDUCTED May 16, 2013 AT 10am-12pm or 6-8pm. 
 
- Registration required. Please contact RAVINA BOODHOO for more information and reserve your space. 905-821-3254 X 4221 
 
- ORIENTATION located at 78 William Street, Mississauga, ON L5M 1J3
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Region, Community Health & Support Services

Volunteer Visiting Mental Health [ More info  ]   
*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM FOR THE PEEL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS DEPARTMENT*  
 
The purpose of the Volunteer Visiting Program is to improve the health and well-being of isolated senior survivors of mental illness living in the community, in order to maintain clients’ independent functioning in the community for as long as possible.  
 
A volunteer visitor offers support and social interaction to an isolated individual through regular friendly visits at the client’s home or out in the community, encouraging active and independent living. 
 
Duties include: 
- Visit assigned client approximately once per week or as arranged between the volunteer and the client, and notify the client if there are any changes to the schedule 
- Assist client to maintain or re-establish community contacts 
- Encourage the client and family to be as independent as possible 
- Provide companionship to the client 
- Provide support to the client on walks, with reading (e.g, listening and providing emotional support) 
- Work with supervisor to meet the client’s individual needs 
- Submit monthly reports and keep an accurate record of visits, hours and activities 
- Report to the supervisor any concerns regarding the well-being of the client 
- Attend in-service training as arranged by the branch, including initial orientation 
- Attend volunteer meetings 
- If interested, may be involved in the planning and evaluation of events 
- Make a commitment of 1 to 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months 
 
Important: 
- ORIENTATION WILL BE CONDUCTED MAY 16 2013 10-12PM OR 6-8PM 
- AT: 78 William Street, Mississauga, ON L5M 1J3
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Region, Community Health & Support Services

Computer Assistance Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Teach seniors the basics of computer use (i.e. how to access the internet, etc.)
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence

Knitting Teacher [ More info  ]  
To teach basic knitting to seniors in a group setting once a week for 2 hours.
Square One Older Adult Centre, Mississauga West Location

End of Life Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- Spend 15-30 minutes with residents in the end stages on their life who would like to be with someone 
- Spending quiet time, listening to music, chatting, reading, praying etc.
Eatonville Care Centre

Personal Support Workers Assistant [ More info  ]  
Help the Personal Support Workers at a seniors building with light duties, making lunches, helping with laundry, and friendly visiting.
Caledon Community Services, Volunteer Resources

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

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

Spanish Lead [ More info  ]  
- Teach basic spanish class to seniors who are 50 years of age and older 
- 5 to 10 week lesson plans with handouts  
- Set-up and clean-up program room
Square One Older Adult Centre, Mississauga West Location

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

Driver for Congregate Dining Program [ More info  ]  
*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM FOR THE PEEL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS DEPARTMENT*  
 
- Provide transportation for clients to Congregate Dining Program. 
- Use your own vehicle to transport clients (who may have walkers) to the dining facility and return them after lunch. 
- Maintain road worthiness of the vehicle including inspection of seat belts. 
- Assist clients to fasten seat belts when seated in the vehicle. 
- Participate in workshops, training sessions sponsored by VON. 
- Assist in the promotion of the Congregate Dining program. 
- Notify the coordinator as soon as possible if unable to fulfill duties because of holidays / illness on the pre arranged days so that other arrangements may be made. 
- Have a knowledge of the driving area. 
- Looking specifically for drivers in the Cawthra/Highway 403 area to drive to Clarkson Village 1 day per week. 
- Drivers must be available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Region, Community Health & Support Services

Mandarin and or Cantonese - Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support Services [ More info  ]   
Spectra Community Support Services is a non-profit, multicultural organization providing free, caring and confidential incoming and outgoing telephone support services.  
 
You need to be a Cantonese and or Mandarin speaking person who is non-judgmental with good listening skills for this role.
Spectra Community Support Services

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

Spanish/Portuguese - Incoming and Outgoing Telephone Support Services [ More info  ]  
Spectra Community Support Services is a non-profit, multicultural organization providing free, caring and confidential incoming and outgoing telephone support services.  
 
This volunteer position is for volunteers who are interested in supporting people in the community through 'active listening' on our Spanish and Portuguese Lines. 
 
You need to be a non-judgmental person with good listening skills for this role.
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

Friendship and Photography Volunteer (Eatonville Care Centre) [ More info  ]  
- Spending one to one time with residents who are in the end of life stages and learning about their passions, hobbies and fondest memories 
- Photographing residents (with a camera owned by Eatonville) to commemorate their life
Eatonville Care Centre

Pen Pal Volunteer (Eatonville Care Centre) [ More info  ]    
Get paired with a senior in a long term care home that shares some of your interests and exchange letters at least once a month.
Eatonville Care Centre

Italian Speaking Volunteer Visitor [ More info  ]  
- Visit with client in their home.  
- Help client follow a predetermined gentle exercise program.
Caledon Meals on Wheels, Volunteer Opportunities

Friendly Visitor (Eatonville Care Centre) [ More info  ]  
Our volunteer roles may change slightly based on our clients' needs, but some of our common roles are: 
 
- Spending one on one time with residents to help them read, listen to music, play cards, build a puzzle etc. 
- Helping gather residents to participate in our group activities (bingo, movie night etc)  
- Using our supplies to organize an activity for one resident or a group of residents (crafts, knitting etc)  
- Helping staff prepare for special events (i.e. birthday parties, cultural days etc)  
- Getting to know the residents, listening, and chatting
Eatonville Care Centre

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

Special Skills Volunteer [ More info  ]  
When you apply in the notes field please indicate which special skills you which to contribute with. 
 
Examples of Special Skills Volunteers: Yoga Instructor, Art teacher, Music Teacher, Hair Dresser, Aesthetician, Massage therapist, Marshal Arts Instructor, Cooking Instructor, etc... 
 
Volunteers will share their professional skills with clients who are participating in the Partnership Place Program or Eden Place drop in Centre. Volunteers will run programming with the assistance and support of staff. 
 
Volunteers act as professionals in their field demonstrating a mature work ethic and respect for clients of varying backgrounds struggling with mental health concerns. 
 
Volunteers are positive, friendly non-judgmental role models who engage clients in actively participating in the services or programming that are being offered.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Branch, Eden Place Outreach & Drop-In Centre

Friendly Visitor for a 67 yr Old Man [ More info  ]  
- Visit with this gentleman who has a developmental disability in his Long Term Care home, go for short walks, go out for coffee, or for a movie, or just sit and chat.  
- This man has limited vision and hearing loss, also unstable mobility .
Mary Centre of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Brampton

Social Recreational Facilitators (Art Program) - The Nance Horwood Place Residence [ More info  ]  
Volunteers will be responsible for assisting staff with facilitating of social recreational programs for older adults who live with mental health issues as well as other isolated seniors who live in the community.  
 
Volunteers must be flexible, patient and enthusiastic and must have a strong interest in working in a team environment.  
 
They must also help promote a fun and a safe atmosphere 
 
Other available positions; 
1) Greenhouse Assistant- Experience with gardening both indoors and outdoors 
2) Outdoors Volunteer - Experience in planning and sourcing outdoor activities 
3) Dance Class Instructor- Teach and assist in line dancing, waltz, rumba, cha-cha
Supportive Housing In Peel (SHIP), Community Mental Health Housing Program

Social Recreational Facilitators (Dance Class Instructor) - The Nance Horwood Place Residence [ More info  ]  
Volunteers will be responsible for assisting staff with facilitating of social recreational programs for older adults who live with mental health issues as well as other isolated seniors who live in the community.  
 
Volunteers must be flexible, patient and enthusiastic and must have a strong interest in working in a team environment.  
 
They must also help promote a fun and a safe atmosphere 
 
Other available positions; 
1) Art Program Volunteer - Experience in Arts and Crafts 
2) Greenhouse Assistant- Experience with gardening both indoors and outdoors 
3) Outdoors Volunteer - Experience in planning and sourcing outdoor activities
Supportive Housing In Peel (SHIP), Community Mental Health Housing Program

Social Recreational Facilitators (Greenhouse Assistant) - The Nance Horwood Place Residence [ More info  ]  
Volunteers will be responsible for assisting staff with facilitating of social recreational programs for older adults who live with mental health issues as well as other isolated seniors who live in the community.  
 
Volunteers must be flexible, patient and enthusiastic and must have a strong interest in working in a team environment.  
 
They must also help promote a fun and a safe atmosphere 
 
Other available positions; 
1) Art Program Volunteer - Experience in Arts and Crafts 
2) Outdoors Volunteer - Experience in planning and sourcing outdoor activities 
3) Dance Class Instructor- Teach and assist in line dancing, waltz, rumba, cha-cha
Supportive Housing In Peel (SHIP), Community Mental Health Housing Program

Social Recreational Facilitators (Outdoors Events/Activities) - The Nance Horwood Place Residence [ More info  ]  
Volunteers will be responsible for assisting staff with facilitating of social recreational programs for older adults who live with mental health issues as well as other isolated seniors who live in the community.  
 
Volunteers must be flexible, patient and enthusiastic and must have a strong interest in working in a team environment.  
 
They must also help promote a fun and a safe atmosphere 
 
Other available positions; 
1) Art Program Volunteer - Experience in Arts and Crafts 
2) Greenhouse Assistant - Experience with gardening both indoors and outdoors 
3) Dance Class Instructor - Teach and assist in line dancing, waltz, rumba, cha-cha
Supportive Housing In Peel (SHIP), Community Mental Health Housing Program

S.E.N.A.C.A Seniors Day Program - Program Assistant [ More info  ]  
- Assist staff with activities such as: puzzles, crafts, cards, domino, bingo, bowling. 
- Assist with organization such as set up, clean up, laundry. 
- Assist members with exercise class. 
- Assist with social events
S.E.N.A.C.A., Seniors Day Program

Friendly Visitor / Literacy Tutor to 61 yr old lady [ More info  ]  
Female volunteer to visit with this lady who has a mild developmental delay, attend community outings, i.e. swimming at community centre, also to assist her with working on her grade 5-6 level math, reading & spelling workbooks. 
 
Client's interests: Working on her workbooks, learning to use the computer, knitting.
Mary Centre of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Brampton

Volunteer Driver [ More info  ]  
Caledon Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers Monday through Friday for Caledon, Bolton and Orangeville. Deliver once a week or once a month. If you would like to deliver hot meals to seniors in your community we would love to hear from you! 

Caledon Meals on Wheels, Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Visitor [ More info  ]  
Caledon Meals on Wheels needs Volunteer Visitors to visit with seniors in Bolton, Caledon and Orangeville.  
- The volunteer would visit with a client in their home.  
- They could play cards with or even take client for a cup of coffee.  
 
If this is an opportunity you would enjoy we would love to hear from you!
Caledon Meals on Wheels, Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers for Telechat [ More info  ]  
Telechat Volunteers are paired with a senior for a friendly telephone chat once a week. If you have some extra time and would like to brighten a senior's day we would love to hear from you! 

Caledon Meals on Wheels, Volunteer Opportunities

Fundraising Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- Supports paid staff with administrative duties that might include: program and event planning, graphic design, outreach initiatives, accounts management and managing and disseminating fundraising correspondence. 
- Supports paid staff with the development and execution of fundraising events. 
- Provides assistance once a month at Elder Help – Peel’s Bingo event. 
- Assists with developing and maintaining community partnerships. 
- Travel within the Region of Peel. 
- Other duties as assigned
Elder Help-Peel

Public Education Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- Supports paid staff with identifying, implementing and executing educational opportunities/programs 
- Supports paid staff with administrative duties that might include: program and event planning, brochure, or newsletter design 
- Delivers presentations on Elder Help – Peel throughout the Region of Peel 
- Disseminates information related to Elder Help – Peel programs and services and/or senior related issues  
- Delivers presentations on Elder Help – Peel throughout the Region of Peel 
- Assists with developing and maintaining community partnerships and scheduling educational opportunities 
- Sets up and manages community display booths at community events, malls etc. 
- Other duties as assigned. 

Elder Help-Peel

Administrative Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Provides support to staff in: 
- Greeting clients. 
- Answering the telephone and directing calls. 
- Preparing incoming and outgoing correspondence. 
- Entering/updating data. 
- Assist with program and event planning. 
- Other duties as assigned.
Elder Help-Peel

Outreach Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- Supports paid staff with developing and implementing an outreach plan to promote the activities and volunteer opportunities of Elder Help – Peel 
- Supports paid staff with administrative duties that might include: program and event planning, graphic design, outreach initiatives 
- Assists with developing and maintaining community partnerships  
- Works in collaboration with other community agencies in the Region of Peel to develop opportunities for marketing and promotion of Elder Help – Peel 
- Other duties as assigned
Elder Help-Peel

Cyber Senior Volunteer [ More info  ]  
- Help seniors get familiar with simple computer skills, like surfing the web, emails, Facebook, etc. 
- The classes will be guided by a senior volunteer program lead.
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

Volunteer Driver [ More info  ]  
Drive clients to their appointments, shopping, and seniors programs.
Caledon Community Services, Volunteer Resources

Community Kitchen Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Many opportunities for volunteers including: 
- ongoing participation in cooking bees and events 
- assisting with kids cooking camps 
- helping at large events such as annual Turkey Dinner 
- assisting with the operation of Healthy Lunch program at a local school 
- assist in kitchen gardens
Palgrave Community Kitchen

Driver/Guide - Clients, Staff or Volunteers [ More info  ]   
- Confirm week’s schedule with supervisor 
- Drive staff person, volunteer or client to destination(s); provide sighted guide and sighted assistance as needed 
- Track and report mileage as directed 
Track and report volunteer hours as directed
CNIB, Halton/Peel Office

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

Exercise Program Leader [ More info  ]  
Volunteer would facilitate a gentle exercise program in client's home once a week in the Town of Caledon. 
 
Would be on a regular basis
Caledon Meals on Wheels, Volunteer Opportunities

Friendly Visitor - Seniors [ More info  ]  
1. To provide regular weekly visits to a client.  
2. To make a reminder telephone call prior to the visit. 
3. To keep a record on your time on visits and telephone calls. 
4. To submit a record of visits each month. 
5. To report immediately any changes or concerns about the client’s condition to the Program Coordinator.  

Elder Help-Peel

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

Lunch Program Volunteer [ More info  ]  
1. Collect table cloths from Personal Support Worker (PSW) office based on how many people are attending. 
2. Set up tables with napkins and salt and pepper. 
3. Get styrofoam plates and cups out of kitchen cupboards (may also need forks and knives depending on the type of food). 
4. Take out juice and pop out of fridge and serve the residents their drink of choice as they come in. 
5. If a resident is not present please go and knock on their door and remind them of the Lunch program. If they are not feeling well they can have their dinner in their room, but always encourage them to come first. 
6. Sub Lunch- everyone gets their sub that they ordered. The sign up sheet will list what everyone has ordered.  
7. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Lunch – Everyone gets a KFC Package, 2 pieces of chicken and french fries. 
8. If a resident is not home please put food in the fridge and let the Recreation Coordinator know so they can let them know when they get home. 
9. Offer refills on drinks throughout the Lunch and ask if everything is ok. 
10. Make sure to socialize with the residents. 
11. When all the residents have left please put all plates, cups and anything else in the garbage and put left over drinks back into the fridge. 
12. Take all table cloths downstairs with you and place them outside the PSW office. 
13. Please lock the dining room door and exit through the elevator. 
14. Sign out on the time sheet on the volunteer board.
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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 for Mah Jongg (Card game) [ More info  ]  
Fluent Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin)and English is required to communicate with program participants. Duties include: 
1. Know how to play and teach Mah Jongg. 
2. Recruit and remind seniors of the program. 
3. Start game and keep score. 
4. Clean up at the end of the game. 
5. Take attendance (if in doubt, ask residents for their name). 
6. Sign out on time sheets at Volunteer Board. 
7. Slide attendance sheet under Recreation/Volunteer Coordinator's door.
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