Volunteers will assist with a community prom event for adults with disabilities living at Participation Lodge and Grey-Bruce area. Roles may include:

• Hair, Makeup & Styling Support: Assisting residents with hair styling, makeup, nails, and getting ready for the event (based on volunteer comfort and skill level)
• Photography & Video: Capturing photos and short videos of residents during the “getting ready” process and throughout the prom itself
• Set‑Up & Take‑Down: Helping prepare the space before the event (decorating, arranging tables, etc.) and assisting with clean‑up afterward
• Event Support: Supporting staff with other tasks as needed to ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable event

All volunteers will be supervised by staff at all times, and will be assigned roles based on their interests, skills, and comfort level.

Assist staff to deliver various programs such as crafts, bingo, outings and trips for adults with diverse disabilities. We offer a hybrid approach that involves both in-person programs at our Centre and virtual programs.

Volunteers tasks:
• Telephone check-ins with our Consumers
• Accompny consumers at programs at the Centre
• Organizational/administrative assistance for our Connecting with Seniors program
• Opportunity to do crafting or recipe videos for our social media outlets
• Other opportunities

Volunteers required for assisting at activity programs:

• Special events
• Outings
• Meal assistance
• Friendly visiting
• Transporting residents to and from programs
• Simcoe Cycling Without Age 
• Entertainment/Music

• 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

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