Volunteering in Sarnia-Lambton

VOLUNTEERING: A Great Way To Grow

Adult Day Program Volunteer

Our Adult Day Program benefits adults with Alzheimer Disease, dementia or cognitive impairment living in the community.  Programming is based on the principles of Montessori Methods for Dementia to provide a safe, error free environment focusing on people and not disabilities.  It takes place in a pleasant, homelike environment with a comfortable living room, dining room and patio for summer activities and BBQ.  Volunteers interact with participants throughout the day and assist them in the various activities.  They also assist the staff in set-up and clean-up throughout the day.  Volunteers may come for a couple of hours or stay the whole day.  We are currently looking for volunteers available Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.

Housekeeping Aide Volunteer Opportunity

Hello,

St. Joseph’s Hospice has an immediate Housekeeping Aide volunteer opportunity! In this role you will provide support to our Resource Centre and Residence through assisting with light housekeeping duties to ensure our facilities are clean and sanitized for those we serve.

Volunteer shift opportunities are 6 days a week (Monday – Saturday) for a 2–3-hour shifts.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, being active and sharing your talents with your community, you may be a good fit for this role!

If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reach out to me at lfeddes@sjhospice.ca or (519) 337-0537 ext. 130.

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Sincerely,

LeeAnne Feddes

Volunteer Program Coordinator

St. Joseph’s Hospice

Housekeeping Volunteer Opportunity – Final

475 Christina Street N.

Sarnia, ON  N7T 5W3

P: 519-337-0537 ext. 130

F: 519-337-0540

E: lfeddes@sjhospice.ca

www.stjosephshospice.ca

Bingo Volunteer

Help run Bingo’s for BGC Sarnia-Lambton. This volunteer opportunity happens twice a month for 2 hours each time (4 hours per month). You will greet the customers, make them feel welcome, assist customers with any problems they may have, assist staff cleaning tables, thank customers for supporting BGC through the bingo they are attending.

Bingo hall staff will handle the cash and sell bingo cards.

Minimum age: 18

Training: OCGA Gaming Training Online.

Training covers- cGaming overview, AODA training, Volunteer roles and responsibilities, Product offering in the center, and policies and compliance.

You will need transportation to and from bingo at Jackpot city (825 Upper Canada Drive, Sarnia, N7W 1A3)

Skills required: customer service skills, good communication, clearing tables, and greeting customers

Contact Sarah Kiernan at skiernan@bgcsarnia.com or 519-337-3651  if interested in this position.

Volunteer Crisis Responder

Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton is a non-profit organization that provides to support to victims following a crime or tragic circumstance. The Volunteer Crisis Responders will provide immediate on-scene emotional and/or practical support. Volunteer Crisis Responders are needed for weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Training is provided. Please visit www.victimservices.on.ca to fill out an online application.

HELP Program

HELP is a program that serves our older patients (70+) who are at risk of experiencing a delirium (sudden onset of confusion) and functional decline while in hospital.

With direction from the Elder Life Specialist, volunteers provide patients with engaging activities and ensure that patients are comfortable and oriented to their surroundings. As a HELP volunteer, you will assist with providing patients with four interventions activities.

  1. Daily Visitor and Orientation – provide daily orientation with newspapers, cards from family and friends and orienting conversations.
  2. Therapeutic Activities – crossword puzzles, word searches, word puzzles, Montessori activities, reminiscing activities and games.
  3. Active Range of Motion Exercise – active range of motion exercises to keep them physically active (as directed by a physiotherapist).
  4.  Meal Assistance – help fill out menu choices, open packaging, set-up of the meal tray, provide feeding assistance, companionship and encouragement during mealtime.

HELP volunteers are required to participate in HELP volunteer training which includes:

After completing the training, volunteers are assigned one 3-4 hour shift per week.

 

 

Charitable Gaming Volunteer

A person willing to attend Jackpot City as a volunteer on behalf of Community Living Sarnia-Lambton.

Shifts are approximately 2 hours each, two per month.

Kitchen Volunteer Opportunity – St. Joseph’s Hospice

Kitchen Volunteer Opportunity 

We are looking for Kitchen Volunteers for our Residence at St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Do you enjoy preparing meals and snacks and want to share your time, skills and experience to a great cause?

Come Join our Team! In this role, you will provide support to the Kitchen Coordinator and assist with meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner for our Residents.

Volunteer Role Information & Requirements: 

-Attend Volunteer Interview & Orientation

-Food Handlers Certificate (must be willing to become certified).

-Proof of Vulnerable Sector Check

-Proof of COVID Vaccination (2 doses)

-Role Specific Training

-Volunteer Shift Opportunities are Monday – Sunday 8:30am to 12:30pm or 2:00pm – 6:00pm.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Board of Directors

Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton (VSSL) is a non-profit organization that provides immediate emotional and practical support to victims of crime or tragic circumstance, funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General. Board Members are needed to support the organization’s governance. VSSL has adopted a Policy Board Governance model.

Volunteer Crisis Responders Needed

Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton is a non-profit organization that provides immediate emotional and practical support to victims of crime or tragic circumstance. Crisis Responders are needed for weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Training is provided. Please visit www.victimservices.on.ca to fill out the online application.

Administrative Office Support Volunteer

Administrative Office Support volunteers needed to assist with a variety of administrative tasks.  

Assist our clientele by answering phones and directing calls to the appropriate department.  Filing, copying, stuffing envelopes, data entry and various duties as needed.  Some roles require intermediate computer skills, while others require good organizational skills and being detail-oriented.  Tasks are variable based on deadlines.