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Are you interested in helping those in Burnaby?
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to Burnaby residents who, for reasons of age, illness or disability are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

Description
Pick up meals at our Brentwood location (2055 Rosser Ave) and delivering meals to clients in a safe and timely manner. Meals will be delivered between 10:30am – 12:30pm to seniors at home.

Volunteers will need to follow directions (i.e. instructions for where to put meals, where to enter building etc.) and work independently.
Communicate with Program Coordinator regarding client concerns, undeliverable meals and special requests

Being friendly, reliable and patient

Enjoy driving, enjoy helping people

Skills, Experience, Qualifications Required
Access to own vehicle
Current driver’s license
Good knowledge of how to navigate Burnaby is beneficial, map reading skill

Time Commitment
Meals on Wheels delivers every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:30am -12:30pm
We are looking for regular volunteers
3 months minimum commitment

Apply at:
https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/
Thank you for your interest!

All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This includes a volunteer application form, informal interview (10 mins), completing an online volunteer orientation (22 mins.), and policy form.

Please contact Tina Nguyen for more information
seniorvolunteer@burnabynh.ca

Are you interested in connecting with isolated seniors?

We are looking for reliable individuals who are patient, compassionate and interested in connecting with isolated seniors at home.

We ask for a 2 hour commitment weekly for a minimum of 3 months

 

Time Commitment

We ask for a 2 hour commitment weekly for a minimum of 3 months
Wednesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm

  

Description

Volunteers will help pack and deliver foodbank groceries from BNH Community Hall (5024 Rumble St) and deliver to seniors at home who are unable to pick-up groceries on their own

Drive to the seniors’ home and drop off groceries at their door – may include some brief socializing with seniors

Must be friendly, reliable and patient, enjoy driving, enjoy helping people

 

Skills, Experience, Qualifications Required
Access to own vehicle
Current driver’s license
Good knowledge of how to navigate Burnaby is beneficial, map reading skill
Gas reimbursement available

 

Additional information: 

All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This includes a volunteer application form, informal interview (10 mins), completing an online volunteer orientation (22 mins.), and policy form.

 

Please contact Emily for more information

email: emilyc@burnabynh.ca

direct: 778 288 3747

main: 604 431 0400

 

Apply at

https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/

Thank you for your interest!

 

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Burnaby Neighborhood House is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as volunteer drivers! By becoming a volunteer driver, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in Burnaby by helping them get to and from their important medical and dental appointments.

What You'll Do:

Provide transportation assistance to seniors in need, ensuring they safely reach their medical and dental appointments.Offer a friendly and supportive presence, making the journey comfortable and reassuring for our senior neighbors.Help combat isolation and improve access to essential healthcare services for seniors who may face transportation challenges.Being friendly, reliable and patientEnjoy driving, enjoy helping people

Skills, Experience, Qualifications Required:

Having a valid driver's license and your own reliable vehicle. Compassionate and patient demeanor.Respect for confidentiality and commitment to professionalism.Willingness to undergo a criminal record check.Map reading skill

Time Commitment:

We are looking for on call volunteers3 months minimum commitment

Apply at https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/

Thank you for your interest!  

All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This includes a volunteer application form, informal interview (10 mins), completing an online volunteer orientation (22 mins.), and policy form. Our Volunteer Drivers will be reimbursed for mileages driven.   Please contact Tina Nguyen for more information seniorvolunteer@burnabynh.ca