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.
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Computer Assistance Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Teach seniors the basics of computer use (i.e. how to access the internet, etc.)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Gin Rummy Volunteer [ More info  ]  
A volunteer is needed to run and assist seniors residents with Gin Rummy Card program.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Maintenance Volunteer, Assistant to Superintendent [ More info  ]  
- Maintenance and upkeeing of the front and backyard patio  
- Light duties assisting the Superintendent
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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
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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 

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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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