We are looking for people who are interested in visiting with seniors in a long-term care home who do not have local family or friends that are able to visit often, providing friendship, conversation, and reassurance.   Position Summary: Assists with providing meaningful contributions to the residents and the Home under the direction of the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.    Core Competencies:

• Accountability/Dependability
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Service
• Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation/Initiative
• Teamwork

Qualifications:

• A sincere interest in the general well-being of the residents in the Home.
• Comfort working in a communal setting for seniors.
• Physically able to push wheelchairs, move tables (with assistance) etc. (if applicable)
• Good listening skills
• Ability to follow directions and work with others

Our Adult Day Program offers socialization, recreation and support for older adults living with dementia, chronic illnesses or mobility challenges.

• Volunteers play a valuable role in creating a fun, safe and engaging day for our participants
• We are looking for musicians or people to help with crafts, games, socialization, or support for the lunch program

• 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 

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 September.

Volunteer for our many projects such as:

• Granting Wishes for Seniors
• Christmas Bag of Love program
• Memory book program
• general good deeds for Senior

• 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 

• Escort residents to the hair salon within Trillium and return them to their home area
• Assist with tasks such as removing curlers
• Sweeping and other hair salon type duties

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

• 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

Travelling Tuck Shop Cart within Retirement residence

Join as a general member of the committee.

• Advocate for policies, services and structures that enable people of all ages to benefit from an active, independent and meaningful life
• Learn what makes a community age-friendly
• Attend monthly meetings, participate in important planning discussions and decision making
• Potentially: Engage in a sub-group initiative (such as the Annual Expo/Event Planning, Work Plan development or other such projects).
• This volunteer position is most suitable for someone with knowledge and interest in  local issues and opportunities affecting older adults
• We welcome skills associated with fundraising, community development, event planning or strategic planning
• Use your experience, skills and knowledge to make meaningful change happen 
• Collaborate with community partners to make Orillia age-friendly
• Learn something new: Age-Friendly is a world-wide movement
• Participate in stimulating discussions

Call numbers for bingo games that are put on for the residents.