Volunteering in Sarnia-Lambton

VOLUNTEERING: A Great Way To Grow

Hair Salon Volunteer

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist elders to their hair appointments and walk them back to their rooms.

Phone: 519-381-8185

Email: volunteer@county-lambton.on.ca

Lambton County Connects Program Facilitator

Lambton County Connects (LCC) is a phone based program for individuals in Lambton County. The programs will be facilitated by staff, volunteers, and guest speakers. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our staff by facilitating phone programs. Each phone program will be 30 minutes, and all programs will run from Monday-Friday, between 10 am- 3 pm.

Tasks will include: facilitating programs over the phone to a group of 8-10 individuals, assisting with creating program content, checking program email, and communicating with members and LCC staff.

If you are passionate about providing program opportunities to individuals, have great communication skills, and enjoy program planning, please contact us today!

Contact Lee Ann Woollings at:

Office:  519-882-1470 ext. 5007 or  1-800-565-3890 ext. 5007

Email: lcc@county-lambton.on.ca

 

Coffee Program Volunteer

We are currently looking for volunteers to serve coffee to residents, families and friends during Coffee Hour. This is great way to meet new people.

Time commitment: Friday 10-11 am

 

There are many other volunteer opportunities available. To inquire, please call or email Lee Ann Woollings.

Phone: 519-381-8185

Email: volunteer@county-lambton.on.ca

Day Program Assistant

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our day program staff with many activities at our Petrolia location.

Time Commitment: Open to volunteers Mondays and Tuesdays

 

There are many other volunteer opportunities available. To inquire, please call or email Lee Ann Woollings.

Phone: 519-381-8185

Email: volunteer@county-lambton.on.ca

 

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:

  • review of self-directed HELP e-learning modules and the HELP training manual
  • an in-class practical skills session
  • peer mentoring shifts with the Elder Life Specialist or a veteran HELP volunteer.

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.