Volunteer and Student Opportunities

• For opportunities to develop social contacts and new friendships
• To share and develop your talents, knowledge and interests with others
• For exposure to new experiences
• For opportunities to learn and grow
• For opportunities for involvement
• To enjoy a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction by assisting others

How do volunteers contribute?

• Assist with planned activities
• Visit with residents
• Help out at the Corner Store (Tuck Shop)
• Assist with the mobile leisure/library cart
• Assist with outings such as: shopping, picnics, boat trips
• Assist with worship services
• Bring fresh and creative ideas to enhance the lives of residents
• Provide warmth and understanding
• Provide a link to the community
• Entertain
• Fundraise

Youth Volunteers

Youth Volunteers can:

• Visit residents
• Assist with special events
• Assist with planned activities such as bowling
• Help residents with activities such as crafts or woodworking
• Play a musical instrument
• Accompany residents to the Snoezelen Room
• Play cards with residents
• Visit with your pet (All pets are assessed for the Pet Program)

What to do next?

Let us know you are interested. All it takes is a desire to be involved. We will provide orientation, training and supervision.

For Volunteer Opportunities:

At Maple Health Centre please contact:

Co-ordinator of Volunteers
905-303-0133 ext. 3634
Or
Programs and Services Co-ordinator
905-303-0133 ext. 3362

At Newmarket Health Centre please contact:

Volunteer Co-ordinator
905-895-3628 ext 3501

At Seniors Community Programs please contact:

Manager - Community Programs
905-895-3628 ext. 3427