Opportunities From: iVolunteer Powered by United Way British Columbia

Intent of Program

To provide assistance and transportation for seniors to and from their medical appointments.

Duties

Arrive at client’s home as scheduled. Enter client's home to give necessary mobility assistance from home to vehicle. Engage in conversation with client. Accompany client to the physician/specialist office to assist with mobility. Remain in office until appointment finishes. Drive client back home, assist with mobility as necessary. Maintain and submit mileage/parking sheets. Submit to Support Services Coordinator on a monthly basis. Report any issues/concerns to Support Services Coordinator.

Qualifications

Competent navigator Ability to understand and be understood in English Good Interpersonal Skills: friendly, courteous, patient Ability to work independently Capacity to maintain confidentiality Able to communicate in a clear and effective manner Punctual and reliable Be physically able to assist clients should it be required (arm assistance) Able to consistently drive defensively and obey traffic laws and speed limits. Willingness to drive without distractions (Cell phone, texting, ear pods, eating while driving).

Requirements

 

Criminal record check mandatory. Must be renewed every 5 years. Provide reference checks Have a minimum five years of driving experience Calling in if unable to make it for a scheduled shift Drivers must have a current driver’s license and abstract Be responsible for the upkeep and safety of the vehicle Must have own vehicle-clean and in good repair Able to provide a smoke free environment Have access to a phone $3 million Extended Third Party Liability coverage Responsible for ensuring insurance is renewed on a yearly basis  Driver’s Abstract and Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License to be submitted on a yearly basis. Driver’s License – a copy is required. Upon renewal, new copy is required.

Commitment

Minimum 6 months commitment Appointments are made Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (occasional evening or Saturday). Flexible Schedule.

Training

Orientation & Training Program Orientation provided by volunteer (1hr) Additional training as required

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement Reference letter after 6 months

Provide socialization, emotional support and encouragement to isolated seniors.

Duties: From home, contact the clients via telephone. Engage the clients in a friendly, social conversation, Ideally up to 25 minutes long. Provide appointment reminders. Notice any health or emotional changes. Report any issues/concerns to Support Services Program Coordinator. Access emergency intervention for client if needed. Communicate closely and regularly with the Support Services Program Coordinator.

Qualifications: Ability to understand and speak English. Must be able to use the internet and communicate via email. Good interpersonal skills: friendly, courteous, patient. Ability to work independently. Capacity to maintain confidentiality. Able to communicate in a clear and effective manner. Punctual and reliable. Comfortable dealing with emotional issues/topics. Ability to initiate and sustain conversation. Be in good mental health.

Requirements: Mandatory criminal record check. Must be renewed every 5 years. Provide two references. 

Commitment required: One or more mornings per week; starting at approx. 9:30am for approx. 2-3 hrs. Minimum 6 months of service.

Benefits: Connecting with people. Giving back to the community. Reference letter after 6 months of service.

Training required: Volunteer orientation, Program training approx. 1 hour

Reports to: Support Services Program Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Position - Grocery Order taker

Intent of Program - To provide a supported shopping service to seniors who face multiple barriers making it difficult to shop for groceries and daily essentials.

Duties - Make calls from a given list of clients. Follow instructions outlined in the instructional manual on how to place orders. Input the  client's grocery order using the on-line shopping program.

Qualifications - Basic computer skills. Ability to speak  and understand English. Must be able to use the internet and communicate via email and telephone. Good interpersonal skills: friendly, courteous, patient. Ability to work independently Capacity to maintain confidentiality. Able to communicate in a clear and effective manner. Punctual and reliable. Detail orientated.

Requirements - Mandatory criminal record check. Must be renewed every 5 years. Provide two references.

Commitment required - One weekday morning, weekly; starting at 9:30am; approx. 2 hours

Benefits - Connecting with people. Giving back to the community. Reference letter after 6 months of service.

Training required - Volunteer orientation. Program training provided by Support Services Program Coordinator (approx. 1 hr.) Additional training as required.