OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Volunteer Services provide supplementary service to our residents in the areas of personal care, activities of daily living, individual attention/assistance, recreational services and general home improvement. The volunteers enhance, services rendered by professional and paid staff. Volunteers are given the opportunity to use their own talents and skills to benefit the residents of the Nursing home and Rest home. PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Visiting Purpose: To provide social contact, read, write letters, assistance for walks, etc. Commitment: Flexible times weekly Leisure Activities Purpose: To provide assistance with resident recreational programs, such as baking, crafts, gardening, manicures, games, special events, and outings. Commitment: Flexible days & times as per monthly calendar Cafe/Tuck Shop Purpose: To provide residents with the opportunity to purchase snack items, stamps, cards and personal care items. Commitment: Up to 3 times weekly Palliative Care Purpose: To provide comfort and support to our residents and their families. Commitment: As needed *Palliative Care Training preferred. Courses may be arranged through Vision. Portering Purpose: To assist physically impaired residents to and from activities. Commitment: Half hour prior, during and following a planned event. Library Purpose: To provide reading material from a portable cart. Commitment: One 2hr. shift/week, morning or afternoon Feeding Purpose: To provide extra help in the dining room to residents who need a little extra care. Commitment: Meal times (8:00am, noon, or 5:00pm) daily Reading Program Purpose: To read to residents who have requested this service. Commitment: One shift weekly Drivers Purpose: To provide transport and support to our residents for Dr. and other appointments. Commitment: On-call basis GETTING STARTED Potential volunteers participate in an interview with the Volunteer Services Coordinator and are given a tour of the home. After the screening process is complete, the volunteer is matched with the activity that reflects their interests, strengths, and desires. PLACEMENT & TRAINING Volunteers are placed in positions that are mutually agreed upon. Time, availablity, current openings, and the volunteer's interests are key factors in determining a suitable and beneficial placement. Specific training & orientation is conducted by staff members. Police checks are required. For more information on how to get involved, please contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator: Telephone: (519) 344-8028 ext. 178 Email: vsc@vision74.com