Seniors Day Program
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VolunteeringVolunteers have always played an important part of S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program. Volunteers enhance the program and add a personal touch by bringing new ideas, enthusiasm, organization, experience, humour, and lots of love to our clients. They enhance the physical and mental quality of life for frail elderly and physically and cognitively impaired adults. In return volunteers have the opportunity to have fun and meet new people, gain valuable experience in working with seniors and enjoy being part of a team of dedicated staff and other volunteers. Often our volunteers express great satisfaction from helping the seniors and say that they have received from volunteering much more than they feel they have given. Volunteers of all ages, including families, are welcome. Students who wish to do their 40 hours of Volunteer Service for High school requirements and students who wish to do co-op placements are welcome to apply. All volunteers are required to complete an application, supply 3 references and have a police reference check done. Supervision and training are included and each volunteer is partnered with a staff member for support.
Volunteer Positions Available-flexible hours and days:
Receptionist - greet visitors, answer phone, and help with general office work -Thursday morning or Wed. or Friday afternoon for 2-3 hours Program Assistant - assist staff with activities (see list of activities) -flexible hours (we are open 8am to 6pm) Lunch Assistant - help set up for lunch, help serve tables, and help clean up from lunch -11:30am to 2:00pm one or more days a week Fund Raising - be part of a fundraising committee to help with annual events such as a raffle, garage sale, plant sale -flexible hours Student Assistant - field placements for college or university, 40 hours of Community Service for High School -flexible hours Morning News & Trivia - read the news and facilitate discussion as well as ask trivia questions while seniors arrive and have their morning coffee -9 am to 10 am for one or more mornings a week Family Volunteering - together or individually, help with various aspects of the program -flexible hours Social Club Assistant - arts and crafts program under the supervision of staff member which requires one volunteer for each senior, -Tuesday or Wednesday morning from 10am to 12pm Drama Teacher - facilitate a group of seniors interested in drama -on Thursday, morning or afternoon, 2 or 3 times a month Bible Study Leader – help facilitate a group of seniors interested in the Bible -Monday mornings from 10:30am to 12:30pm
If you would like to inquire about any of these
volunteer positions please feel free to contact us during regular
business hours. You can view our contact information by clicking
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