Volunteering in Sarnia-Lambton
VOLUNTEERING: A Great Way To Grow
We provide telephone visits to individuals who are waiting for a volunteer visitor to come to their home weekly. Volunteers simply call to have a chat and keep in touch. Calls may vary from 5-30 minutes depending on the individuals and situation. Telephone visitors call at least twice a month but if the client is lonely they may call as often as twice a week. Volunteers may choose to have from one to six clients on their call list and call the same people each month to establish a relationship.
Members of the Foundation Board provide strategic leadership to VON by committing to excellence in advocacy and supporting VON to achieve its important vision and mission. Board members oversee the VON Foundation, participate in fund-raising events and work to increase the visibility and knowledge of VON in the community.
Whether caring for a loved one who has dementia or another medical condition, caregivers often hesitate or simply cannot leave their loved ones alone. Our respite visitors visit the home once a week to provide a couple of hours of respite so the caregiver can freely get out to do whatever will re-energize them! Volunteers do not provide medical care but are watchful eyes and ears to summon help if needed. Depending on the health status of the client they may stay in and visit, play cards, go for a walk, do some shopping, have coffee or even take a trip to the bridge!
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.
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
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.
Come join our team! We are currently seeking volunteers for our Secret Santa Shoppe mid November.
The Manor Auxiliary is currently looking for members to join the team. Members attend a monthly meeting, assist with activities in the Home, assist with fundraising and work in the tuck shop. For more information: please call Marg Maltin President 519-542-8296 or Lee Ann Woollings 519-381-8185
Would you or someone you know be interested in taking an Elder for a ride on this bike! The Lodge, The Manor and The Villa are currently recruiting volunteers to be trained as bike pilots to take Elders for rides in the community. The trishaw bike has a robust 500 Watt electric motor and trustworthy gearing selection that will enable pilots the confidence to conquer a wide variety of terrain in style.
For more information about the exciting opportunity please email volunteer@county-lambton.on.ca call 519-381-8185 or indicate interested in the comments and you will be contacted.
Volunteers will be able to schedule themselves for a morning, afternoon or evening rides.
We are currently looking for volunteers to prepare and serve coffee to elders, families and friends in the coffee shop.
Phone: 519-381-8185
Email: volunteer@county-lambton.on.ca