List of Senior Citizens Volunteering Opportunities
NOTE: The following information is current as of July 12, 2010 at 8:53 am.
| Reference No: | 165 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Activities |
| Agency Name: | William Booth Special Care Home |
| Agency Contact: | Linda Ostryzniuk Phone: 543-0655 Fax: 543-1292 |
| Job Description: | Assist residents to participate in group activities and on outings such as going for coffee, going for a drive, trips to museums and community events, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Three month commitment preferred. Activities are 1-2 hours in duration and run at various times from Monday to Sunday between 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist residents to participate in various group activities and outings, providing encouragement, friendship and support. |
| Reference No: | 190 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Appointment Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Lutheran Home |
| Agency Contact: | Michelle Morgan Phone: 543-4055 Ext. 39 Ext. 44 Fax: 543-4094 E-Mail: michelle.morgan@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Accompany residents on appointments outside of the facilty, using taxis or Paratransit. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers will be called in sporadically as needed. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Accompany residents to appointments outside of the facility, ensuring that the resident gets to the appointment on time and is finished on time in order to return on Paratransit as booked. |
| Reference No: | 598 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Card game Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Lutheran Home |
| Agency Contact: | Michelle Morgan Phone: 543-4055 Fax: 543-4094 E-Mail: michelle.morgan@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | We need a volunteer familiar with a number of card games such as Whist, rummy, cribbage etc to lead a weekly or biweekly card group. |
| Hours of Work: | Best times would be 3:00pm - 4:30pm or 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Familiar with a number of card games plus likes to work with seniors. |
| Reference No: | 164 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Companion Visiting |
| Agency Name: | William Booth Special Care Home |
| Agency Contact: | Linda Ostryzniuk Phone: 543-0655 Fax: 543-1292 |
| Job Description: | Visit with individuals in the care home. |
| Hours of Work: | Three month commitment preferred. Volunteers can visit from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm for one hour sessions. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Spend time visiting with individuals in the care home, offering friendship and companionship on a one to one basis. |
| Reference No: | 593 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Companionship VIsitor |
| Agency Name: | Catholic Family Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Tallentire Phone: 502-0305 Fax: 522-3775 E-Mail: jennifer@cfsregina.ca |
| Job Description: | Visiting with seniors, matched as best as possible to interests and hobbies, to provide companionship to lonely, isolated, or new-to town seniors. |
| Hours of Work: | Based on availability of volunteer and arrangements between volunteers and seniors. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Interested in working with seniors; friendly outgoing personality; police check required |
| Reference No: | 271 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Entertainment |
| Agency Name: | William Booth Special Care Home |
| Agency Contact: | Linda Ostryzniuk Phone: 543-0655 Fax: 543-1292 |
| Job Description: | Provide an entertainment program for residents. |
| Hours of Work: | Occasional |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Provide a one hour entertainment program for residents. |
| Reference No: | 31 |
| Area: | South-West |
| Position Title: | In-facility Volunteers |
| Agency Name: | Extendicare Sunset |
| Agency Contact: | Carol Marwick or Recreation Dept. Phone: 586-3355 Fax: 584-8082 Contact Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9 to 3 |
| Job Description: | Porter residents to and from programs, assist with implementation of programs, encourage and assist residents in participating in programs. |
| Hours of Work: | 1:00 p.m. - 8:30. p.m. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Outgoing, self-motivated, able to push wheelchairs. |
| Reference No: | 189 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Meal Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Lutheran Home |
| Agency Contact: | Michelle Morgan Phone: 543-4055 Fax: 543-4094 E-Mail: michelle.morgan@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Assist residents at mealtimes, feeding them, cutting meat and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers needed for breakfast at 9:00 am, for lunch at 12:00 noon, and for supper at 5:00. 1-5 days per week. Three month commitment preferred but not required. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Attend to residents at mealtime, helping to feed them, cut meat, and so forth. |
| Reference No: | 187 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Outing Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Lutheran Home |
| Agency Contact: | Michelle Morgan Phone: 543-4055 Fax: 543-4094 E-Mail: michelle.morgan@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Assist staff in implementing recreational activities for residents out of the facility. |
| Hours of Work: | Outings can take place at various times throughout the day from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm from Monday to Saturday. Outings can be of different lengths as well. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist with outings such as bowling, going out for coffee, museums, and so forth. |
| Reference No: | 223 |
| Area: | South-West |
| Position Title: | Outings/Appointment Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home |
| Agency Contact: | Lana Seip Phone: 766-7095 Fax: 766-7115 E-Mail: lana.seip@rqhealth.ca Contact Hours: M -F 8am-4:30pm |
| Job Description: | Accompany residents and staff on outings outside of the facility. Outings may include shopping, picnics, community events such as the RCMP Sunset Ceremonies, excursions to the museum, Legislative Buildings and so forth, etc. |
| Hours of Work: | Programs running at different times throughout the week. Three to six month commitment required. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist staff on outing, porter residents, provide companionship, etc. |
| Reference No: | 191 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Piano/Organ Player |
| Agency Name: | Regina Lutheran Home |
| Agency Contact: | Michelle Morgan Phone: 543-4055 Fax: 543-4094 E-Mail: michelle.morgan@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Play the piano or organ for weekly Bible study on Monday Mornings. |
| Hours of Work: | Organist or pianist required on Mondays at 10:00 to 11:30 am. Volunteers do not need to attend every Monday. Three month commitment preferred but not required. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Play organ or piano for residents to sing hymns and so forth for a Bible study. |
| Reference No: | 188 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Recreation/Portering |
| Agency Name: | Regina Lutheran Home |
| Agency Contact: | Michelle Morgan Phone: 543-4055 Fax: 543-4094 E-Mail: michelle.morgan@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Porter residents in wheelchairs to and from recreational activities, meals, church,walks, physical games such as baseball, horseshoes, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers needed for various activities and programs throughout the day from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm, every day of the week. Three month commitment preferred but not required. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Porter residents, assist with the implementation of recreational activities. |
| Reference No: | 200 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Senior Citizen's Representative |
| Agency Name: | North Zone Recreation Board |
| Agency Contact: | Phone: 777-7737 |
| Job Description: | To act as a liaison between the Zone Board, the City of Regina and various senior's groups in the North Zone area. |
| Hours of Work: | One year commitment required. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Must attend Zone board meeting and two or three subcommittee meetings. |
| Reference No: | 501 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Transportation Volunteers |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Ruth Meier Phone: 766-7300 Fax: 766-7222 E-Mail: ruth.meier2@rqhealth.ca Contact Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm |
| Job Description: | - Volunteers assist clients to appointments - Volunteers use their own vehicle |
| Hours of Work: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | - Volunteer must have a vehicle & a valid drivers' license - Volunteer must be willing to assist frail, elderly clients |
| Reference No: | 186 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Visitor(186) |
| Agency Name: | Regina Lutheran Home |
| Agency Contact: | Michelle Morgan Phone: 543-4055 Fax: 543-4094 E-Mail: michelle.morgan@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Be a friendly visitor for residents. |
| Hours of Work: | Three month commitment preferred. Visiting times include 10:00-11:30 am, 1:00-4:00 pm, and 6:30 - 8:00 pm. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Provide companionship to residents, possibly reading, visiting, playing cards, and so forth. |
15 opportunities listed