To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes or to go on outings in the community.  
Visits may include conversation, games, activities of interest and /or outings in the local community. Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week. 
Currently looking for English, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, German speaking men and women in Halton. Other languages as needed.

Assist with recreational programs with residents in a long term care home.  
Programs such as bingo, music, trivia, special meal programs, manicures, crafts.  
Assist residents to get to and from programs and help them during the activity if needed.

To enhance the mealtime experience and encourage residents to increase their food intake. Training provided & staff supervisor on hand at all times.

a) Pick up and deliver meals to clients, including: 
• Reporting to the designated depot at the assigned time (Mississauga near Oakville border) 
• Picking up route list, and meals, etc. 
• Delivering meals to assigned clients, dropping off notices etc. within expected time frames 
• Ensuring that meals are received by the client at the time of delivery or following previously made arrangements or procedures 
• Talking with the client to observe that they are safe and all is well 
• Returning containers and any money collected to the designated depot 
• Returning any undelivered meals to the designated depot 
b) Maintain confidentiality of route sheets 
c) Submission of expense claim form as required 
d) Use “MOW” car sign to facilitate parking and to increase community awareness of the program 
e) Report to the supervisor any concerns regarding the well-being of the clients 
f) Attend in-service training as arranged by the branch, including initial orientation

Conduct a group of Residents through a colouring project on a weekly basis. 
Residents benefit from social interaction and use of fine motor skills.

Assist staff and residents with bingo games. Assist staff to prepare space for game. Assist residents by helping them to play the numbers and letter announced by the caller.

This volunteer position would be most attractive to a retired music teacher or someone wanting experience directing and accompanying a mature choir. The Ennisclare Singers rehearse for two hours every Thursday afternoon from mid-September for the Christmas concert; and again, from mid-January until the Spring concert. 
- To select repertoire 
- To direct and accompany a 30 voice senior choir in preparation for two concerts each year

To provide social, physical, spiritual or intellectual stimulation on a one on one basis to residents. Visit residents as assigned by manager. Meet, talk, interact with residents. Assist residents to interact with others and participate in activities. Go for walks, read and conversations with residents.

Visit a socially isolated Senior in their own home. You can provide sunshine by making a new friend with a client who is still very social, friendly and happy to see you but is experiencing challenges with their memory. Many are still very physically able.  
 
Visits are weekly for as little as one-hour time commitment for an in-home visit or a couple of hours if you care to take them to an activity in which you share an interest such as coffee, shopping, attend an art show, live music, even for a walk by the lake. By volunteering, you may also be providing some much-needed support to a caregiver or family member simply by visiting one of our wonderful clients.  
 
Your visit helps maintain and encourage the client's confidence and independence.  
We have a long list of non-English speaking clients waiting for company.

The Visiting Library Service provides a wide range of library materials to Burlington residents who are unable to get to the library themselves. Volunteers of this program, enhance and extend the service by providing monthly delivery and pick-up of library materials to eligible readers.  
Duties include: 
- Deliver material to customer on a monthly basis 
- Arrange delivery times 
- Pick-up material customer is finished with 
- Demonstrate new library resources to customers 
- Communicate requests/change of information to VLS staff 
- Attend quarterly Volunteer meetings 
- Represent the library in a positive and professional manner

Deliver hot meals to clients within our community who are unable to prepare meals for themselves in the Milton area.

Oakville Senior Citizen Residence has many opportunities for volunteers in the community. Currently we are looking for volunteers to assist in running of our on-site cafe "OSCaR's Place". OSCaR's Place or 'OP', is a convenient spot for clients to purchase hot, fresh meals, beverages, snacks, groceries or miscellaneous items. OP volunteers assist in operating the cafe, with some of the duties including handling payment, preparing and serving coffee and refreshments and interacting and providing a social opportunity with our clients.  
 
OP is open Monday- Friday and runs from 10-4pm. Volunteers are split into two shifts : 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm. Most shifts have two volunteers working together at a time. 
 
**We are currently seeking someone who is available Friday Mornings from 10:00am-1:00pm or a volunteer who can cover random shifts here and there.** 
 
If you are ready to make an impact in your community, please contact allisonc@oakvilleseniors.com or call us at (905) 827-4139 ex 155.

Assist the Life Enrichment staff to implement the therapeutic recreation programs for the 200 residents of Allendale. Programs include large special events, Bingo, painting/craft programs, gardening programs, cooking/baking and outings.

The Willow Foundation is seeking motivated, innovative and collaborative individual interested in enriching the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities in the Halton Region to join their Board of Directors. 
 
The Willow Foundation is a non-profit, registered charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Through the kindness and generosity of our donors, The Willow Foundation is able to provide financial support for annual social events, education, equipment, special needs, and various building projects that benefit the seniors and disabled adults in Halton Region's long-term care homes and Adult Day Programs. 
 
The Willow Foundation Board of Directors has an opening for a Treasurer position. The candidate should have a strong sense of volunteerism and demonstrate significant experience in financial planning, budgeting, and financial reporting. The treasurer will be responsible for providing general financial oversight and to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Join in on this exciting 6-month pilot project! You can provide sunshine by making a new friend with a client who is still very social, friendly and happy to see you but is experiencing challenges with their memory. Many are still physically able.  
The time you spend during your weekly visit can be putting together a scrapbook, playing card games, or coming up with a creative and fun activity to do with your client over a 6 month period. 
 
Provide social support for clients who are experiencing challenges with their memory, but still look forward to social and friendly visits.

Play your instrument for individuals or in a group setting. We are looking for people who play an instrument to enhance the lives of our residents through music. Utilize the skills you have learned and entertain the residents of our home.

To deliver hot and/or frozen meals to individuals in their homes in Oakville on a regular or substitute basis.

Assist with providing a quality dining experience for residents. Set up of dining room area. Assist residents to the dining room. In some cases, assist resident in a safe manner to eat their meal.

Assist recreation department staff with outings such as shopping and day trips

Provide social support for lonely, isolated or frail seniors and adults with limited mobility and (for this listing) little to no English language skills. 
 
Weekly visit one of our wonderful clients' in their home. During your visit you can chat over coffee, play a game of cards, visit the library or museum, run some errands together - like grocery shopping...these are just a few ideas. 
 
You'll be helping keep seniors and psychically challenged adults active, independent and happy.

- Visit clients in their home or assisted living facility; minimum of 1 hour weekly visit at a mutually agreed upon time (between Mon-Sun, 9am-7pm) 
- Build a supportive relationship through conversation and discussion 
- Actively participate in activities which are of interest to the client 
- Complete the Friendly Visiting Monthly Service Record 
- Report issues, concerns and all incidents to the Friendly Visiting Coordinator 
- Represent Indus in a professional manner at all times 
- Adhere to the vision, mission and guiding values of the organization and the Friendly Visiting Program.

Visit socially with assigned residents (chatting, sitting outside, playing cards/games, crafts, current events, etc.)

We are looking for retirees and students from the Health/Social Services (nursing, social work, teachers/facilitators and those who have experience with supporting individuals with dementia) to join our team.  
 
- Under the direction of the Coordinator, Tele-connect Program, make outreach calls to clients who have been diagnosed with a dementia and/or their caregivers.  
- Provide support and socialization to aid in decreased feelings of isolation and depression and increased independence.  
- Educate clients on appropriate resources (brochures, handouts, etc.), and other community programs that may benefit the client and caregiver/family.

Under the guidance of the Speech Language Pathologist and Communicative Disorders Assistant, the communication volunteer will learn new skills to: 
- Work with small groups of adults with acquired communication disorders 
- Use supportive conversation skills in facilitating discussion groups with clients within our programs 
- Assist clients to understand and participate in various conversational and language-based communication activities  
- Bring forth thoughts and new ideas to the group 
 
Other responsibilities may include: 
- Assisting staff with the set-up and clean-up of program space before and after each session 
- Informing the SLP or CDA in advance when unable to attend a session 
- Maintaining confidentiality within the parameters defined by the Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs

A Friendly Visitor is someone who will visit weekly/bi-weekly to spend time with the individual they are matched with. This is a social and recreational visit, talking, reading a book together, playing games/cards, grabbing a coffee/drink and sitting outside or even just watching tv or a movie together.  
 
Often times living in a Long Term Care (LTC) can be lonely, many of the individuals living with MS in LTC can often be more isolated because of the age difference and interests compared to the other residents.  
 
If you have a spare few hours a month, you can really make a difference in someone's life.  
Must be over 18 years old to complete Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check screening requirements

The Board Director will be committed to the mission and values of the Agency. The Director will be asked to be in attendance and actively participate in monthly Board meetings, committee meetings, support and participate in special events.

You can provide much-needed exercise and motivation to isolated seniors, in the comfort of their own home!  
FREE certificate training. This training will get you ready to: 
-Offer supervision and companionship 
-Help improve strength, balance and mobility while preventing falls, so our clients can remain independent in their own homes 
We'll match you with one client for a 12-week cycle, with visits made once per week for approximately 1 hour.

Provide emotional and social support to adults and their families with a life limiting / terminal diagnosis.  
Volunteers provide an opportunity for the client to be more than a diagnosis; creating a safe place for clients and their families to share the physical, emotional and spiritual changes they are experiencing. A visit might include legacy work, sharing histories, talking of gardening, or sitting quietly. 
Visits usually take place once a week for about 1-2 hours in the client’s home. At times the volunteer may provide respite for the caregiver. Dependent on the client’s ability may take the client out for a walk or a drive as well.

You can provide sunshine by making a new friend with a client who is still very social, friendly and happy to see you but is experiencing challenges with their memory. Many are still very physically able. 
 
Visits can be weekly or every 2 weeks for as little as one hour total time commitment for an in-home visit or a couple of hours if you care to take them to an activity in which you share an interest (coffee & shopping, an art show, live music, shopping, bowling or even for a walk by the lake). By volunteering, you may also be providing some much-needed support to a caregiver or family member simply by visiting one of our wonderful clients.

Looking for volunteers trained in the following wellness modalities: RMT, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki etc., able to commit to 1 hour per week or biweekly, providing volunteer wellness services to clients in the community in need. 
Expanding to include hand/arm massage and music therapy.

Volunteers call clients by pre-arranged schedule to provide reassuring telephone contact to isolated older adults who seek friendly conversation, security, or reassurance.

- Meal assistance training provided 
- Assigned to a specific resident(s) for designated meals 
- Assist resident to the dining room 
- Provide assistance throughout the meal in the dining room, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse

- Sign in at volunteer sign in and put on name tag.  
- Report to recreation staff to be notified of specific tasks and duties to be performed during activity 
- Follow direction and instructions of recreation staff, by inviting and assisting the resident to the designated program area. This may including pushing residents in their wheelchairs. 
- Follow instructions for specific activities. Provide residents with verbal encouragement. 
- Upon completion of program assists residents back to their home area. 
- Assist with program area clean up. 
- Notify program staff of any issues or concerns that arose from the visit.

Assist stroke survivors in the swimming pool and in the pool change rooms.

Breakfast @ the Bistro.. one Saturday monthly

~ Provide social, physical, spiritual or intellectual stimulation on a one-on-one basis  
~ Visit residents as assigned by Life Enrichment staff to provide companionship and conversation

~Assist with recreational programs with residents in a long-term care home. Programs such as bingo, music, trivia, manicures and crafts 
~Assist residents to get to and from the program area and help them during the activity is needed

Assist residents who are not able to feed themselves with their meal and beverages

To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes or to go on outings in the community.  
Visits may include conversation, games, activities of interest and /or outings in the local community. Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week.

Seniors Engagement and Empowerment Network led by seniors to educate and inspire seniors. 
 
Expand the awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse in your communities. 
- Help in organizing training, info sessions, workshops and events to celebrate seniors in your communities 
- Support and encourage social participation and inclusion of seniors 
- Participate in the creation of flyers, calendars and other promotional materials for the purpose of the SEEN project 
- Assist with the production and distribution of promotional materials 
- Perform outreach activities and other related duties as required

Help to clean up the kitchen and set tables for lunch. Assist with serving clients lunch. Assist with cleanup, loading dishwasher. Start the laundry after lunch.

Assisting staff with group activities such as: bowling, shuffleboard, golf, boccee ball, cards, tea parties, dancing, baking, crafts, music, serving lunches, serving snacks, drama, gardening,discussion groups, helping with laundry, dishes, etc. 
Provide one to one conversations with clients, give manicures, read stories, reminisce, play cards,etc. 
Bring your own special skills and perhaps start a new interest group.

Greet visitors as they enter the building. Give directions to the public. 
Answer the phones.Communicate messages to the staff. 
Assist the public by giving out information about the agency. 
Help with filing and general office work.

There are many volunteer opportunities for students such as: 
1. help with computer work 
2. assist staff with one to one activities such as reading, talking, doing manicures, puzzles, crafts, cards 
3. assist staff with program activities such as carpet bowling, shuffle board, horseshoes, trivia 
4. assist by helping with the day to day organizational chores such as set up, clean up, laundry, tidying, crafts, bulletin boards  
5. help with special events such as Christmas party, garage sale, fundraising events.

Lead a small group of men (6-10) who are interested in woodworking, carpentry, and discussion. Do small projects with them. Make the time enjoyable, fun, informative.  
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri - facilitate a woodworking/social group of men

- Help out with activities in the program such as crafts, ceramics, baking, carpet bowling, bingo, sing-alongs, group discussions, one on one reminiscing, shuffleboard, bocce ball, word games, drama, exercise classes, current affairs, trivia, manicures, board games 
- Help out with various everyday tasks such as setting up for lunch, cleaning up after lunch

Helping out in a community store: sorting items, placing them on shelves and in boxes, sorting books, toys, clearing the areas of the store, organizing inventory, helping customers, helping with recycling, fixing items, preparing them for sale or display, making signs.