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Alzheimer Society, Peterborough Office, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton
within Pererborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton

In-Home Recreation volunteers are those who are willing to share their time to make a difference in the life of an individual who has been living with dementia. Volunteers visit our clients once per week at the client’s home. The volunteer will engage the client in a meaningful activity during their visit, such as: conversation, walking, reading, playing cards, or some other mutually agreed activity that is important to the client. In addition to providing companionship to our client, this program will also provide relief for the caregiver. Currently need volunteers for the following locations: Kinmount Cobourg Apsley Peterborough

Responsibilities:

  • Each weekly visit will involve facilitated activities that will address social, physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, or vocational domains of wellness based on the needs of the persons living with dementia.
  • Visit the client regularly, on a mutually agreeable time and day.
  • Call or email a client ahead of time if for any reason a visit needs to be
    postponed or rescheduled.
  •  Inform assigned supervisor as to any changes in the client’s or volunteer’s
    situation, which would affect the visit; this includes address changes, holidays,
    illness, etc.
  • Report any observations, comments or concerns regarding the client or the
    match to the assigned supervisor.
  • Volunteers are visitors and as such will limit their duties to socialization and
    companionship activities only.
  • Report volunteer hours, either through our volunteer database or by direct email
    to the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Food Fairy   Grey County  Simcoe County 
Georgian Triangle Humane Society

Overview & Impact: The Food Fairy is integral to maintaining the welfare of our cats and kittens. This position starts early in the morning to ensure that all feline residents have finished eating prior to the Cat Care Team coming onsite to prepare the Adoption Rooms for the day and in readiness for any medications to be administered. In 2023, our Cat and Dog Care Teams cared for more than 1500 animals onsite at our Animal Centre.

Description: The GTHS Food Fairy reports to the Cat Care Coordinator and ensures that all kittens and cats in the building are fed. Other duties include topping up water, washing food dishes, tidying, record keeping as necessary and following the feeding chart accurately.

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week. This position can start any time from 6am, for duties to be concluded by 8am. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Feed cats and kittens in Adoption Rooms, Lobby and Isolation / Quarantine Rooms appropriate wet food (based on dietary requirements) or remove food, as appropriate
  • Feed kittens / cats / sick felines in appropriate order for infection control purposes
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when present in each Isolation / Quarantine Room
  • Provide fresh drinking water, dry food and wet food in clean bowls and dishes
  • Remove and wash dirty animal dishes
  • Disinfect work surfaces, as necessary
  • Check all kennels and cages are properly locked before leaving each room
  • Dispose of garbage and recyclables, as necessary
  • Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
  • Use online Contact List & Schedule to reflect any absences and to coordinate shift coverage
Community Connection

You can help reduce social isolation in the community by helping to maintain a calendar of activities for older adults. All you need is a phone, a computer with internet access and a little time. 

What you will be doing:

  • Monitoring websites and social media accounts of community centres, senior centres and libraries for public activities appropriate for older adults. 
  • Ocassionally calling organizations that offer social activities for older adults to get accurate information about their offerings.
  • Entering these events on a Google calendar that is posted on our website for public viewing.

Click here to see an example of a similar calendar that we maintain for South Georgian Bay. 

Community Living Association for South Simcoe
Alliston or Bradford

CLASS has varied volunteer opportunities! From being a buddy to one of our exceptional individuals to assisting with fundraising events.

All volunteer opportunities provide a flexible schedule to always meet your needs and availability.  
 
Excellent source of social services experience for students or adults who wish to enter the developmental field! 
 
Must provide a completed Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Person's Check.

Volunteer Driver   Northumberland County  Simcoe County 
Bridgeway Family Homes, Bridgeway Family Homes - No physical address, Specialized Foster Care Program
Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward County

At Bridgeway Support Services, we strive to have a group of professional Volunteer Drivers who are equipped, skilled, dependable, and reliable. Volunteer Drivers take Foster Children, Youth, and Young Adults to and from access visits and appointments. Most drive needs in our program are outside of the local areas of the Foster Home. As a Volunteer Driver, you will be providing a valuable and important service where communication is critical to the success of the Transportation Service.