Volunteers

(Victoria Village, Barrie - 78 Ross St, Victoria Village Manor)

Position ID: V-MID0513
Last Modified: 08 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Dec 2023

Opportunity Details: Volunteers

Contact Eileen T, Volunteer & Services Coordinator, Victoria Village Manor; Phone: 705-728-3456 ext 788; Fax: 705-728-4057; Email: e.thorn@victoriavillage.ca
Duties

Volunteers can assist with a variety of activities and programs including:  

Recreation programs (games, arts and crafts etc) 
Small Group Programs (cards, reading, knitting)
Cards games (Euchre & Crib)
Special events and Entertainment 
Special Interest Presentations
Community Bus Outings  
One to one friendly visits 
Hair dresser & In home Wellness appointments 
General office assistance
Spiritual Care 
Palliative Visits 
Gardening (in warmer months)

 

 

Benefits Building friendships, experience working with seniors, attain team work and independent skills, to gain knowledge of Long Term Care.
Clients Long Term Care residents with the support, supervision and guidance from staff.
Ages 14 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Arts & Crafts ; Games ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Health Care ; Life Skills Support ; Music & Performing Arts ; Office Administration ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Student Placement
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location 78 Ross Street
Number of Positions Barrie: 5 individual(s) 
 
5 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; 2 step TB Test, Reference Checks, Orientation 
Vulnerable Sector Check  
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccinations. 
Online training available
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Volunteer must be in good health.

Agency Details: Victoria Village, Barrie - 78 Ross St, Victoria Village Manor

Office Phone 705-728-3456
Fax 705-728-4057
Website www.victoriavillage.ca/
Address & Map
Victoria Village Manor
78 Ross St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 1G3