Volunteering in Sarnia-Lambton
VOLUNTEERING: A Great Way To Grow
Bingo Volunteers -shift are 2 1/2 hours and are usually 2 times a months – shifts can be between Monday to Monday from 9 am – 10 pm.
You would assist with cleaning up tables after customers leave, assist with counting players, greet and thank them for attending.
We send out shifts every 2 months.
Have friend that may want to volunteer with you, apply together.
Become a member of the caring hands of the community.
The Kidney Foundation partners with Jackpot Time to raise funds for our programs.
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to volunteer at Jackpot Time (825 Upper Canada Dr, Sarnia), and represent The Kidney Foundation at the site, performing duties such as clean-up and handing out ballots, and sharing information about our organization to the guests.
Volunteer Duties:
Location: 825 Upper Canada Dr, Sarnia ON N7W 1A3 (In-person role; preference for volunteers residing in Sarnia)
Age Requirement: 18 years or older
Time Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to at least two shifts a year. Please note that when a volunteer misses a shift, this results in a loss of funds for The Kidney Foundation.
Dress Code: Golf shirt provided (must be worn every shift); Black or dark pants; comfortable closed-toe shoes (Not permitted: denim, tank tops, sweatpants, yoga pants, shorts, skirts, hats, or clothing with bright patterns or excessive wear.)
Training: 2-hour online training required and a shadowing shift.
Why this is a great opportunity for you:
About the Kidney Foundation
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through funding and stimulating innovative research; providing education and support; promoting access to quality healthcare; and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.
About Jackpot Time
Jackpot Time is a gaming that has been serving the Sarnia community for over 30 years and offers a variety of gaming options, including bingo and electronic gaming machines. The Kidney Foundation has been approved as a charity to benefit from the Charitable Gaming at Jackpot Time. The funds raised by Jackpot Time will assist with The Kidney Foundation’s Short-Term Financial Assistance Program, providing financial relief to individuals living with kidney disease.
How to Apply
Please email Matthew Rose, the fund and community development officer at matthew.rose@kidney.ca with your interest
Fill out this Volunteer Application form to be part of our mission: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NKb10ayzP1
The Tel-Check program offers calls to older adults and individuals with disabilities who live alone in Lambton County who may be struggling with day to day life challenges. Volunteers provide clients with social contact, reassurance, and a sense of connectedness while unobtrusively monitoring physical, nutritional and mental health needs during the telephone conversation.
If you are a good listener and care to speak with individuals who need support and to feel connected, call Sarah at the Family Counselling Centre (519-336-0120 ext. 251)
What our volunteers shared about their experience:
“Being a volunteer with Tel Check gives me a feeling of satisfaction. I know that I have been and will continue to make a difference in the lives of so many.”
“I really enjoy each conversation I have with Tel Check clients because it is always something new! I always learn something new! I find it vey self gratifying.”
“I like to think that I make a difference in the daily life of these people. Calling them to make sure they are safe makes me feel good! Ut the best part is that for some of them, you will be the only person that they talk to that day…to bring a smile on their face is the best part!”
ReStore – Cash & Customer Service; Inventory & Pricing; Workshop Repairs; Display & Merchandise Care
Movement can be a lot more fun as a group but many seniors are unable to follow the intensity of a regular aerobics or other fitness class. SMART classes are designed for seniors whether they need to complete the exercises in a chair, are able to stand and move or require a balance between the two. VON will provide training and support for volunteers willing to lead a class in an apartment building, church or other facility close to where seniors live!
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
Jackpot Time Bingo in Sarnia is a supporter of the VON. Each month we provide volunteers to serve the patrons at one or two Bingos. We are currently in need of two volunteers to represent VON by serving at these Bingos. Training will be provided.
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.
We are currently looking for volunteers that can help with pre-scheduled shifts at Jackpot Time. We require 2 volunteers for each shift. Scheduled hours are 7 days a week from 10a-12a, with the most help needed Monday to Friday during days (10a-4p).