Volunteers - Activity Assistants (Birchmere Retirement Residence)

Volunteers - Activity Assistants

(Birchmere Retirement Residence)

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Position ID: V-ORI0199

Last Modified: 04 Jul 2022

Last Full Update: 24 Feb 2022

Opportunity Details

Contact

Ashley MacGregor, Activity Coordinator, Birchmere Retirement Residence; Phone: (Business) 705-326-8520; Fax: 705-326-5273; Email: activitybirchmere@yahoo.com

Duties

Attending activities, programs, and/or events with residents

One-on-one visits with residents; spending time chatting, playing card games, doing puzzles, crafts

Accompanying them on walks either within the building or outdoors (weather permitting)

Miscellaneous duties as needed,/li>

More Info Link

retire-orillia.com/bm-home

Benefits

Getting to know and understand the aging population

Gain valuable experience that will enable you to utilize and refine your skills in working with the elderly.

Residents enjoy having company; the social interaction you provide contributes to improving their quality of life.

Clients

Seniors & Older Adults

Ages

14 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Yes

Areas of Interest

Arts & Crafts ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Computers & IT (User Support and Training) ; Culture & Heritage ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Event Coordination & Support ; Field Trip Aide / Community Outing Support ; Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Health Care ; Historical / Archival Activities ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Library Services ; Music & Performing Arts ; Pandemic / Coronavirus / COVID-19 Support ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Speech & Hearing Support ; Student Placement ; Support for Visual Impairments ; Support Group Facilitation ; Youth Engagement

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; No specific experience required. Just someone who cares, and hopefully possesses some or all of the skills and personality traits mentioned.

Commitment Length

No commitment necessary, but it would be greatly appreciated.

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering ; The volunteer can specify the types of activities, programs, and events they are comfortable with.

Accessibility

Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door

Location

Orillia

Number of Positions

Orillia: 6 individual(s)

6 individual(s) needed in total.

We are always looking for volunteers. Applications are available at our front desk or via email, please request to fill one out at your convenience. Thank you in advance!

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; One hour orientation is required, as well as completion of online training modules/tutorials prior to commencing volunteer hours.

Transportation

Near public transit - There is an Orillia Transit bus stop in front of Birchmere on Bay Street.

Police Check

Required

Additional Requirements

Volunteers over the age of 18 require a Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

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