Shopping by Bus Volunteer
(Wesley , 52 Catharine St, Wesley Adminstrative Office)
Position ID: V-HVC0611
Last Full Update: 03 Feb 2022
Opportunity Details: Shopping by Bus Volunteer
Contact | Raj Matharu, Community Engagement Coordinator, Wesley; Email: raj.matharu@wesley.ca |
Duties | As a Shopping by Bus volunteer, you will greet older adults when they arrive at the grocery store on their bus. As a volunteer, you will assist individuals with their shopping and talk about healthy eating and other resources they may be able to utilize in the community. Your interaction helps clients engage with a familiar face and provides social interaction with other seniors in the community. Key Duties: • Greet individuals upon their arrival • Assist individuals with their shopping • Discuss healthy eating options • Connect individuals to community resources and/or Wesley programming • Assist unloading and packing of groceries • Ensuring individuals are back on their correct bus • Be friendly and attentive with clients The yearly schedule operates bi-weekly in Burlington at No Frills, 571 Brant Street. |
More Info Link | wesley.ca |
Benefits | Your interaction with older adults will help build your leadership, social and customer service skills. You will provide a familiar face and encourage social interaction between clients and store staff. |
Clients | Seniors in Burlington |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Couples |
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Program Coordination / Support ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor |
Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
Interaction Level | Small Group |
Dates and Times | Wednesday: Morning biweekly, 9:30 am - 11:00 am |
Seasons | Year Round |
Location | No Frills - 571 Brant St, Burlington. Hamilton locations available. |
Number of Positions | Burlington: 10 individual(s) ; Hamilton: 1 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Cost | Criminal Record Check dated within past 6 months |
Police Check | Required |