Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunity: Assisted Grocery Shopping Support for SeniorsProgram Description: Volunteer Role: Pushing the grocery cart Lifting and placing groceries into the cart Carrying groceries to checkout or to the senior’s vehicle This role is about offering practical help and friendly presence, allowing seniors to shop with dignity and confidence. Who We’re Looking For: Friendly, reliable, and patient individuals Comfortable providing light physical assistance (lifting grocery bags, pushing carts) Able to commit to regular visits (weekly or bi-weekly) What You’ll Gain: A meaningful way to support seniors in your community Flexible scheduling The chance to make a direct, positive impact in someone’s daily life Requirements: Criminal record check (arranged with Nanaimo Family Life Association) If you’re interested in helping seniors stay independent and connected in their community, we’d love to hear from you! Partner: Nanaimo Family Life Association Program Description: Volunteer Role: Pushing the grocery cart Lifting and placing groceries into the cart Carrying groceries to checkout or to the senior’s vehicle This role is about offering practical help and friendly presence, allowing seniors to shop with dignity and confidence. Who We’re Looking For: Friendly, reliable, and patient individuals Comfortable providing light physical assistance (lifting grocery bags, pushing carts) Able to commit to regular visits (weekly or bi-weekly) What You’ll Gain: A meaningful way to support seniors in your community Flexible scheduling The chance to make a direct, positive impact in someone’s daily life Requirements: Criminal record check (arranged with Nanaimo Family Life Association) If you’re interested in helping seniors stay independent and connected in their community, we’d love to hear from you! Partner: Nanaimo Family Life Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: V9S 1M6 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Looking for Friendly Visiting VolunteersNanaimo Family Life Association is seeking caring, reliable volunteers to join our Friendly Visiting Program. Friendly Visitors are matched one-to-one with isolated seniors or adults in our community to provide companionship and connection. As a Friendly Visitor, you’ll spend time with your matched client doing simple, meaningful activities such as chatting, going for short walks, playing games, or sharing hobbies. Your presence can make a powerful difference in someone’s quality of life and sense of belonging. Volunteer commitment: Approximately 1–2 hours per week Minimum 6-month commitment Visits are scheduled at times that work for both you and your client We’re looking for volunteers who are: Compassionate and patient Good listeners Reliable and respectful Interested in building meaningful connections Training, ongoing support, and matching based on shared interests are provided. A criminal record check is required. If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back and make a real impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you Partner: Nanaimo Family Life Association Nanaimo Family Life Association is seeking caring, reliable volunteers to join our Friendly Visiting Program. Friendly Visitors are matched one-to-one with isolated seniors or adults in our community to provide companionship and connection. As a Friendly Visitor, you’ll spend time with your matched client doing simple, meaningful activities such as chatting, going for short walks, playing games, or sharing hobbies. Your presence can make a powerful difference in someone’s quality of life and sense of belonging. Volunteer commitment: Approximately 1–2 hours per week Minimum 6-month commitment Visits are scheduled at times that work for both you and your client We’re looking for volunteers who are: Compassionate and patient Good listeners Reliable and respectful Interested in building meaningful connections Training, ongoing support, and matching based on shared interests are provided. A criminal record check is required. If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back and make a real impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you Partner: Nanaimo Family Life Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: V9S 1M6 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Drivers Needed – Help Seniors Get Where They Need to Go!Do you have a reliable vehicle and a little extra time? We’re looking for caring volunteers to provide transportation for seniors in our community. What You’ll Do: Drive seniors to and from medical appointments Assist with grocery shopping trips Provide friendly conversation and support What We Provide: Mileage reimbursement for your trips Flexible scheduling based on your availability Ongoing supportRequirements: Valid Class 5 driver’s license Reliable, insured vehicle Clean driving record Friendly, patient attitudeYour time and kindness can make a big difference in the lives of seniors who need a little extra help staying independent. Partner: Nanaimo Family Life Association Do you have a reliable vehicle and a little extra time? We’re looking for caring volunteers to provide transportation for seniors in our community. What You’ll Do: Drive seniors to and from medical appointments Assist with grocery shopping trips Provide friendly conversation and support What We Provide: Mileage reimbursement for your trips Flexible scheduling based on your availability Ongoing supportRequirements: Valid Class 5 driver’s license Reliable, insured vehicle Clean driving record Friendly, patient attitudeYour time and kindness can make a big difference in the lives of seniors who need a little extra help staying independent. Partner: Nanaimo Family Life Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: V9S 1M6 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer with Seniors in Nanaimo – Flexible Opportunities!Nanaimo Family Life Association is looking for compassionate, community-minded volunteers to support seniors in the Nanaimo area. Our programs help older adults stay active, connected, and independent. Whether it’s offering friendly companionship, helping someone get to a medical appointment, supporting our day programs, or assisting seniors in navigating housing options, you’ll be making a real impact in someone’s life—on a schedule that works for you. Our senior support programs include: TAPS (Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors): Assist with day program activities like making meals, games, and chair yoga. SHINE (Senior Housing Information and Navigational Ease): Help seniors access safe and appropriate housing. Transportation Services: Drive seniors to essential appointments. Friendly Visiting: Spend time with a senior once a week for companionship and conversation.What you will be helping with: Supporting seniors with simple but meaningful tasks and activities. Providing social interaction and reducing isolation. Enabling seniors to remain independent and connected to their community.Other Helpful Information: We offer very flexible scheduling—volunteer when it works best for you. Great for anyone with free time during the day and a desire to give back. Training and ongoing support provided by our Volunteer Coordinator. Mileage reimbursement available for approved travel.Criminal Record Check is required. We will provide a link to do it online for free, or you can go to the police station to acquire one as well.You can apply for this opportunity through iVolunteer by clicking Respond, or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinator at VolunteerCoordinator@NFLABC.org. We’d love to welcome you to our volunteer team! Partner: Nanaimo Family Life Association Nanaimo Family Life Association is looking for compassionate, community-minded volunteers to support seniors in the Nanaimo area. Our programs help older adults stay active, connected, and independent. Whether it’s offering friendly companionship, helping someone get to a medical appointment, supporting our day programs, or assisting seniors in navigating housing options, you’ll be making a real impact in someone’s life—on a schedule that works for you. Our senior support programs include: TAPS (Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors): Assist with day program activities like making meals, games, and chair yoga. SHINE (Senior Housing Information and Navigational Ease): Help seniors access safe and appropriate housing. Transportation Services: Drive seniors to essential appointments. Friendly Visiting: Spend time with a senior once a week for companionship and conversation.What you will be helping with: Supporting seniors with simple but meaningful tasks and activities. Providing social interaction and reducing isolation. Enabling seniors to remain independent and connected to their community.Other Helpful Information: We offer very flexible scheduling—volunteer when it works best for you. Great for anyone with free time during the day and a desire to give back. Training and ongoing support provided by our Volunteer Coordinator. Mileage reimbursement available for approved travel.Criminal Record Check is required. We will provide a link to do it online for free, or you can go to the police station to acquire one as well.You can apply for this opportunity through iVolunteer by clicking Respond, or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinator at VolunteerCoordinator@NFLABC.org. We’d love to welcome you to our volunteer team! Partner: Nanaimo Family Life Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: V9S 1M6 Allow Groups: No |