MUSCIAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR ADULT DAY PROGRAM.  IF YOU SING, OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT AND HAVE A HOUR A WEEK/MONTH TO COME AND ENTERTAIN OUR CLUB MEMBERS AT THE VON ADULT DAY PROGRAM IN COLLINGWOOD.

We need volunteers to assist at our Cycle For Hope fundraiser, we have a number of volunteer positions that need to be filled: 

Volunteer Roles: 

1. Set-up and tear down

Role Duties

• Help set up the event site
• Put up tables, tents and banners
• Clean up and put everything away once the ride is complete 

2. Registration

Role Duties

• Welcome and register the rider
• Provide rider with appropriate wristband and instruct them to place it on and that it will be used as their lunch voucher after their ride.

3. Route Directions/Nutrition Station

Role Duties:

• Ensure that riders are on the right track and making correct turns
• As Riders approach you, either point or vocalize where they are going and cheer them on!
• Offer fruit and waters that is available for Riders
• When the ride is complete on your way back - do a quick sweep of any riders along the way

We are looking for volunteers to assist with special events with the programs department, taking residents outside, delivering internal mail and various independent programs with residents.

play piano for residents, social interactions with residents.

Assists activity coordinator with different activities such as:

• Special events
• Outings
• Friendly visiting
• Other duties around residence

• Running art or music programs 
• Assistance with organizing the set up and tear down of recreation activities
• Technology assistance for seniors 
• Information or educational seminars for seniors 
• Organizing tea and talk socials and word games 

Volunteers assist with enriching the lives of our residents by supporting with:

• Events
• Snack and library trolleys
• Companion on a walk
• Helping them complete a project of their own

We are always looking for talented musicians, artist and singers s to entertain our residents.

• Cook, bake, gardening
• Activities with residence
• Supporting with activities of daily living

• 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

Volunteers are needed to accompany North Simcoe residents registered with our Transportation programs.

Volunteers will assist people:
• Shopping
• Getting to social activities
• Help navigate health appointments

• Provide companionship
• Reading
• Crafts
• Assisting in the Culinary Department.

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

• One-on-One Friendly Visiting 
• Gardening 
• Holiday Celebrations and Special Events 
• Outings  
• Card playing, Bingo and other games 
• Entertainment 
• Hairdressing & Wellness Assistance 
• Escorting Residents to in house appointments 
• Dining Assistance

Volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in assisiting with recreation programs, outings, friendly visiting, computer programs, reading programs and special events.

• Provide regular visits to assigned older adult clients, offering companionship, conversation & engagement in meaningful activities 
• Perform regular outbound phone calls to assigned older adult clients  
• Report any health or safety concerns to the Supervisor 
• Provide monthly activity reports to Supervisor 

Visiting residents residing in long term care, one-on-one. This can include walking with residents inside and outside the facility.

Volunteers visit seniors' centres, hospitals and schools with properly evaluated dogs, no less than 1 year old, providing residents and patients the companionship of a pet.

Help Senior Wish expand into Simcoe County to ensure that no senior is left isolated, alone and feeling like society has forgotten them. Help is especially needed to prepare for our Christmas Wish program starting in Sept.