List of Social Volunteering Opportunities
NOTE: The following information is current as of July 12, 2010 at 8:53 am.
| Reference No: | 112 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Entertainment |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers will porter residents from the Nursing Unit to the Entertainment area, assist with wheelchair dancing when appropriate, assist residents with food and drink, socialize with residents, assist residents with any activities related to the entertainment program (ie bingo), and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - evenings and Saturday afternoon |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist residents in attending and participating in the evening entertainment program, as well as socialize with residents. |
| 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: | 551 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Activities Coordinator |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Karen McGillivray Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 105 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: karenm@ywca.regina.sk.ca; www.ywcaregina.com |
| Job Description: | Facilitate residents and alumni of the women's shelter in choosing and planning recreational activities to do together. |
| Hours of Work: | 4 hours per week |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Ability to develop rapport with women of all ages and backgrounds. Inclusive approach to planning and leadership. Strong communication, encouragement and mentoring skills. |
| Reference No: | 240 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Being There For Kids |
| Agency Name: | Kids Help Phone - Saskatchewan Regional Office |
| Agency Contact: | Carlo Palazzo Phone: 780-9499 Fax: 780-9497 E-Mail: sask@kidshelpphone.ca |
| Job Description: | The "Being There For Kids" breakfast is a corporate event which features a buffet breakfast, youth entertainment, a special guest speaker, silent auction, centerpiece raffle and gift bags for all participants. Volunteer assistance is required in various capacities. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers can assist on commitee for duration of event organization and implementation or on day of event. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Volunteers may help through involvement on the event committee, volunteering the day of the event, or purchasing event or raffle tickets. |
| Reference No: | 552 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Between Generations Mentor |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Karen McGillivray Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 105 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: karenm@ywca.regina.sk.ca; www.ywcaregina.com |
| Job Description: | Spend one hour per week giving one-to-one attention to a preschooler in a structured group setting. |
| Hours of Work: | Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30am (Second hour is coffee time with other volunteers) |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Age 55 - 109 Love for preschool children Police Record Check Transportation provided |
| Reference No: | 24 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Bingo worker |
| Agency Name: | Cheshire Homes of Regina Society |
| Agency Contact: | Wendy Mokelki Phone: 949-8955 Fax: 949-3066 |
| Job Description: | Assist in running a bingo. |
| Hours of Work: | Held on Tuesday afternoons. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist in running a bingo. |
| Reference No: | 110 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Ceramics, Painting, Craft Programs |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Porter residents, assist residents in their projects by holding the project and/or glaze, etc. for them to work on, assist with cleaning the Greenware, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday afternoons |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist residents with their ceramics projects and porter residents to and from their nursing units. |
| 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: | 32 |
| Area: | South-West |
| Position Title: | Companionship |
| Agency Name: | Extendicare Sunset |
| Agency Contact: | Carol Marwick or Recreation Department Phone: 586-3355 Fax: 584-8082 Contact Hours: M - F 9:00 to 3:00 |
| Job Description: | Visit residents, providing companionship, support and friendship. |
| Hours of Work: | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Outgoing, self-motivated, able to work without supervision. |
| Reference No: | 406 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Craft Instructor |
| Agency Name: | Al Ritchie Health Action Centre |
| Agency Contact: | Diane Lemon Phone: 766-7658 or 766-7659 Fax: 766-7409 E-Mail: diane.lemon@rqhealth.ca Contact Hours: 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Job Description: | To provide learning opportunities and social outings to Al Ritchie residents through craft instruction |
| Hours of Work: | |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Plan craft activity Coordinate with centre staff the purchases of any materials needed to make crafts Provide instruction to residents on how to make crafts |
| Reference No: | 548 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Early Childhood Educator - Assistant |
| Agency Name: | Scott Infant and Toddler Centre Inc. |
| Agency Contact: | Tammy Pedersen or Kim Fruck Phone: 791-8421 Fax: 791-8644 E-Mail: tammy.pedersen@rbe.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteer will help with basic infant care, food preparation, cleaning. Depending on volunteers interests & skills will determine jobs assigned. |
| Hours of Work: | Best volunteer hours are 10:00am - 2:00pm, Monday - Friday |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Short term committment, love children, good communication skills and a positive attitude. |
| Reference No: | 344 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Greeter |
| Agency Name: | Regina Plains Museum |
| Agency Contact: | Christa Donaldson Phone: 780-9435 Fax: 565-2979 E-Mail: rp.museum@sasktel.net Contact Hours: 10 to 4:00 |
| Job Description: | Welcome vistors to the museum Public orientation School programs Assist with exhibits |
| Hours of Work: | 10:00 to 4:00 Monday to Friday. Approx. one day per week. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Friendly, able to accept responsibility, reliable. |
| Reference No: | 241 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Homes for the Holidays |
| Agency Name: | Kids Help Phone - Saskatchewan Regional Office |
| Agency Contact: | Carlo Palazzo Phone: 780-9499 Fax: 525-4009 E-Mail: sask@kidshelpphone.ca |
| Job Description: | This is a fundraising events in which local interor designers will decorate a variety of beautiful homes in Regina for the holiday season. The homes are open for public viewing at the end of November. Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities. |
| Hours of Work: | As required |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Volunteers required for the event planning committee (logistics, promotions, ticket sales, home leader, sponsorship, working with designers, etc.), or to work in the homes on the days of the event. Volunteers will need to be organized and enjoy home decorating and fundraising for a children's charity. |
| 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: | 393 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Leisure/Recreation Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | SARBI (Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured) |
| Agency Contact: | Kris Theaker/Shantelle Seibel Phone: 347-9088 Fax: 347-9089 E-Mail: sarbiregina@sasktel.net Contact Hours: M-F 8-2 |
| Job Description: | Assist program participants in crafts and other social activities, such as painting, card games, board games, and seasonal decoration construction/design. |
| Hours of Work: | Program runs from 9 am - 12 pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Compassionate personality and good people skills. Ability to work as a team, willing to take direction, and willing to learn new skills. Capable of reading and completing client charts and implementing prescribed program. |
| Reference No: | 158 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Life Enrichment Supervisor |
| Agency Name: | Saskatchewan Abilities Council |
| Agency Contact: | Lynne Demeule Phone: 569-9048 or 584-1931 (H) Fax: 584-1940 |
| Job Description: | Assist People with various disabilities in community involment wincluding people with Acquired Brain Injuries. |
| Hours of Work: | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, morning, afternnoon or evenings. About 3 hours a week. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Spend time with an individual with a physical disability, encouraging and facilitating participation in community activities and small group activities. |
| 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: | 596 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Mom's Host |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Karen McGillivray Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 105 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: karenm@ywca.regina.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | Welcome mothers and facilitate coffee discussion while their preschoolers are attending programs. |
| Hours of Work: | 10:30am till noon on Fridays for 10 weeks. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Friendly disposition; experience as a mother an asset. |
| Reference No: | 116 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Nursing Unit Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers take residents for walks in their wheelchairs, read to residents, assist resident with correspondence (reading and writing of letters), assist resident with upkeep of personal effects (straightening closets, pictures on shelves, etc.), assist resident with use of computer, go to cafeteria with resident for coffee, to socialize, to meet other residents and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Flexible |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Be a companion for two to four residents, socializing with them and helping them with simple day-to-day duties. |
| Reference No: | 592 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | On call Driver |
| Agency Name: | Catholic Family Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Tallentire Phone: 502 - 0305 Fax: 522-3775 E-Mail: jennifer@cfsregina.ca |
| Job Description: | Using their own vehicles, volunteers transport and assist seniors to appointments, shopping, or activities. |
| Hours of Work: | Based on availability of volunteer, work done as needed when called |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Volunteers must have vehicle, valid drivers licence, and police check. Volunteers will be working with seniors |
| Reference No: | 594 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Reassurance Telephone Caller |
| Agency Name: | Catholic Family Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Tallentire Phone: 502-0305 Fax: 522-3775 E-Mail: jennifer@cfsregina.ca |
| Job Description: | Call seniors to provide a "check in" or just to chat/visit on the phone to lonely,isolated, or new - to - town town seniors. |
| Hours of Work: | Based on availabilty of volunteer, and arrangements between volunteers and seniors |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Interest in working with seniors;friendly outgoing personality type; police check required. |
| 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: | 115 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Red Cross Craft Room Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers work directly with Veterans in implementing a clay/ceramic program, assisting staff with ideas and finishing of clay items and assisting with use of kiln. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers can assist any weekday morning or afternoon. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist staff in the implementation of clay/ceramic projects. |
| Reference No: | 28 |
| Area: | South-West |
| Position Title: | Resident Outings |
| Agency Name: | Extendicare Sunset |
| Agency Contact: | Carol Marwick or Recreation Department Phone: 586-3355 Fax: 584-8082 Contact Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 3:00 |
| Job Description: | Accompany residents on outings, provide companionship, assist with recreation programs, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Outgoing, selft motivated, able to communicate with residents, able to push wheelchairs. Volunteer must meet at place of outing. |
| Reference No: | 502 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Sitter Service Volunteer |
| 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: | - Volunteer provides short term respite to caregivers, giving them quality time away from caregiving duties - Volunteer provides companionship and social activities to the client |
| Hours of Work: | 9:00am - 9:00pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | - Volunteer must be caring & compassionate - Volunteer must complete an orientation/training program |
| Reference No: | 580 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Spiritual Program Assistant |
| 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 to Bible study on Monday morning special service or Wednesday morning Hymn Sing. Help turn pages of the song books. Programs run 30 - 60 minutes in length. |
| Hours of Work: | 60 - 90 minutes |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Ability to porter residents in w/c, interest in assisting with spiritual programs. |
| Reference No: | 499 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Telefriend Volunteer |
| 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 call clients each morning to ensure that they are fine. Volunteers may call from home or from the Home Care office. Choice of days is available. |
| Hours of Work: | 9:00am - 10:30am, 7 days a week |
| Volunteer Requirements: | - Able to communicate well by phone - Interested in talking with frail clients |
| 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. |
| Reference No: | 500 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Volunteer Companion |
| 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 visit clients in their home or accompany them on outings. Activities could include shopping, going for walks, reading, running errands, etc. |
| Hours of Work: | Any day, any time |
| Volunteer Requirements: | - Enjoy working with seniors & the disabled - Committment of time required to form a meaningful relationship between volunteer & client |
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