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Volunteer: Farsi-speaking Volunteers Needed for Friendly Visiting with Seniors in North Vancouver

About this initiative

Parkgate Community Services volunteers play an important social role for seniors living in North Vancouver.  Our Better at Home programs support seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks, allowing them to live independently and remain connected to their communities.  As seniors seek to age in place, they can sometimes lose connection with friends and family. By connecting with seniors for some friendly company, caring volunteers can significantly reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, making a real difference in a senior’s life.

What you will be helping with: Meeting with a Farsi-speaking senior 1-2 times monthly in person.Collaborating with the senior to plan the activity you want to do together. Simple activities could include having friendly conversations, walking in the neighbourhood, colouring, simple art projects, baking, having coffee or tea, playing cards or a game, reading, watching TV and talking about the program afterward, and connecting the senior with community resources. Other Helpful Information: We work with your availability.We are seeking Farsi speakers for this volunteer opportunity.This volunteer role would be a good fit for those who have some free time during daytime hours and enjoy spending quality time with others. Training and ongoing support provided. A Criminal Record Check process is required. Interested? Next Steps:

You can apply for this opportunity through iVolunteer by hitting the ‘respond’ button or contact us directly at:  asealy@parkgatesociety.ca

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

About this initiative

Parkgate Community Services volunteers play an important social role for seniors living in North Vancouver.  Our Better at Home programs support seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks, allowing them to live independently and remain connected to their communities.  As seniors seek to age in place, they can sometimes lose connection with friends and family. By connecting with seniors for some friendly company, caring volunteers can significantly reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, making a real difference in a senior’s life.

What you will be helping with: Meeting with a Farsi-speaking senior 1-2 times monthly in person.Collaborating with the senior to plan the activity you want to do together. Simple activities could include having friendly conversations, walking in the neighbourhood, colouring, simple art projects, baking, having coffee or tea, playing cards or a game, reading, watching TV and talking about the program afterward, and connecting the senior with community resources. Other Helpful Information: We work with your availability.We are seeking Farsi speakers for this volunteer opportunity.This volunteer role would be a good fit for those who have some free time during daytime hours and enjoy spending quality time with others. Training and ongoing support provided. A Criminal Record Check process is required. Interested? Next Steps:

You can apply for this opportunity through iVolunteer by hitting the ‘respond’ button or contact us directly at:  asealy@parkgatesociety.ca

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V7H2Z8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sports Youth Program Volunteer

The School Age Sports Program Assistant supports children while they learn the initial skills of a variety of sports under the direction of the Sport Instructor. Tasks include providing warm, energetic, and engaging presence with children and sometimes their families, taking direction from the instructor, taking lead when the instructor’s attention is needed elsewhere and supporting with set-up and clean-up of activities. Youth Sports Programs take place for 1-2 hours weekly. Volunteers are asked to commit to the entire semester of the program and must enjoy working with children in sports activities; basic knowledge of rules of play is recommended but not essential.


If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

The School Age Sports Program Assistant supports children while they learn the initial skills of a variety of sports under the direction of the Sport Instructor. Tasks include providing warm, energetic, and engaging presence with children and sometimes their families, taking direction from the instructor, taking lead when the instructor’s attention is needed elsewhere and supporting with set-up and clean-up of activities. Youth Sports Programs take place for 1-2 hours weekly. Volunteers are asked to commit to the entire semester of the program and must enjoy working with children in sports activities; basic knowledge of rules of play is recommended but not essential.


If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V7H 2Z8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Art & Pottery Youth Program Volunteer

The School Age Art & Pottery Program Assistant supports children in unlocking their creativity while they learn the techniques of a variety of visual art such as drawing, painting, journalling, watercolouring, mixed media or pottery, under the direction of an Art Instructor. Tasks include providing warm, energetic, and engaging presence with children and sometimes their families, taking direction from the instructor, taking lead when the instructor’s attention is needed elsewhere and supporting with set-up and clean-up of activities. Art & Pottery Programs take place for 1-2 hours weekly. Volunteers are asked to commit to the entire semester of the program and must enjoy working with children in art and/or pottery activities; basic knowledge of art & pottery is recommended but not essential.


If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

The School Age Art & Pottery Program Assistant supports children in unlocking their creativity while they learn the techniques of a variety of visual art such as drawing, painting, journalling, watercolouring, mixed media or pottery, under the direction of an Art Instructor. Tasks include providing warm, energetic, and engaging presence with children and sometimes their families, taking direction from the instructor, taking lead when the instructor’s attention is needed elsewhere and supporting with set-up and clean-up of activities. Art & Pottery Programs take place for 1-2 hours weekly. Volunteers are asked to commit to the entire semester of the program and must enjoy working with children in art and/or pottery activities; basic knowledge of art & pottery is recommended but not essential.


If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V7H 2Z8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Childcare Program Volunteer

Parkgate offers childcare to a variety of age groups: Infant/Toddler, 3-5yrs, 5-12yrs - All of which need support from dedicated volunteers!


Infant/Toddler Care (6mo-3yrs):
The Infant/Toddler Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 6 months to 3 years in a group setting. 3-5 Care has opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 9am-11:30am and 1pm-5pm. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child and participating actively in all program activities. Volunteers in this program must enjoy spending time with infants and be able to handle some noise and crying. Volunteers are NOT responsible for diaper changes.

3 – 5 Care (3-5yrs):
The 3 – 5 Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 3 to 5 years in a group setting. 3-5 Care has opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 9am-11:30am and 1pm-5pm. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child, participating actively in all program activities, and preparing fruits and snacks for snack-time. Volunteers in this program must enjoy spending time with toddlers and be able to handle some noise and crying. Volunteers are NOT responsible for toileting or diaper changes.

AfterSchool Age Care (5-12yrs):
The School Age Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 5 to 12 years in a group setting. School Age Care has a wide range of opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 7:30am-9:30am and 2:30pm-6pm which can include: Drop-off and pick-up of children from neighbourhood elementary schools, as well as spending time with children in a before/afterschool setting. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child, participating actively in all program activities, and ensuring all materials used are put away and the work/play area is clean. Drop-off and pick-up volunteers must be able to provide mature guidance to children.


If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Parkgate offers childcare to a variety of age groups: Infant/Toddler, 3-5yrs, 5-12yrs - All of which need support from dedicated volunteers!


Infant/Toddler Care (6mo-3yrs):
The Infant/Toddler Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 6 months to 3 years in a group setting. 3-5 Care has opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 9am-11:30am and 1pm-5pm. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child and participating actively in all program activities. Volunteers in this program must enjoy spending time with infants and be able to handle some noise and crying. Volunteers are NOT responsible for diaper changes.

3 – 5 Care (3-5yrs):
The 3 – 5 Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 3 to 5 years in a group setting. 3-5 Care has opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 9am-11:30am and 1pm-5pm. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child, participating actively in all program activities, and preparing fruits and snacks for snack-time. Volunteers in this program must enjoy spending time with toddlers and be able to handle some noise and crying. Volunteers are NOT responsible for toileting or diaper changes.

AfterSchool Age Care (5-12yrs):
The School Age Care Assistant works as part of a team to provide care and an educational support program for children aged 5 to 12 years in a group setting. School Age Care has a wide range of opportunities available in 1–2-hour increments between 7:30am-9:30am and 2:30pm-6pm which can include: Drop-off and pick-up of children from neighbourhood elementary schools, as well as spending time with children in a before/afterschool setting. Tasks include providing a warm and welcoming presence for each child, participating actively in all program activities, and ensuring all materials used are put away and the work/play area is clean. Drop-off and pick-up volunteers must be able to provide mature guidance to children.


If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V7H 2Z8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Seniors Programs Kitchen Clean-up Volunteer

The Seniors Program Kitchen Clean-up Assistant works independently to clean-up coffee/tea carts, the kitchen and program rooms for those participating in Parkgate programs throughout the day. Tasks include gathering all coffee/tea carts, washing cups, dishes, utensils, and carafes using an industrial dishwasher, sanitizing counters and chairs, ensuring all dishes are put away and the closing of the kitchen for the evening. Kitchen Clean-up Volunteers are asked to commit to one day a week for 1-2 hours, the start time is flexible between 2pm and 5pm.


If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

The Seniors Program Kitchen Clean-up Assistant works independently to clean-up coffee/tea carts, the kitchen and program rooms for those participating in Parkgate programs throughout the day. Tasks include gathering all coffee/tea carts, washing cups, dishes, utensils, and carafes using an industrial dishwasher, sanitizing counters and chairs, ensuring all dishes are put away and the closing of the kitchen for the evening. Kitchen Clean-up Volunteers are asked to commit to one day a week for 1-2 hours, the start time is flexible between 2pm and 5pm.


If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V7H 2Z8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Seniors Programs Coffee & Tea Volunteer

The Coffee & Tea Clean-Up Volunteer generally works independently to set up coffee/tea carts for community groups participating in Parkgate programs throughout the week. Tasks include preparing coffee, tea and treats on a cart and delivering it to the program room. Volunteers can select one or multiple dates and programs to set up. Coffee carts typically take 30 minutes to 1 hour to set up depending on the timeslot and how many participants are in the programs. If you can stay to clean up after the program, that would be appreciated but is not required to take on this opportunity.


Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

The Coffee & Tea Clean-Up Volunteer generally works independently to set up coffee/tea carts for community groups participating in Parkgate programs throughout the week. Tasks include preparing coffee, tea and treats on a cart and delivering it to the program room. Volunteers can select one or multiple dates and programs to set up. Coffee carts typically take 30 minutes to 1 hour to set up depending on the timeslot and how many participants are in the programs. If you can stay to clean up after the program, that would be appreciated but is not required to take on this opportunity.


Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V7H 2Z8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: My Parkgate BREAK Volunteer

My Parkgate BREAK is a gathering place for individuals experiencing the changes associated with early to moderate dementia. It offers needed respite to family caregivers and a chance for individuals to connect with others who are on the dementia journey. The program runs every Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays.

My Parkgate BREAK volunteers are crucial in working with the staff to ensure that the participants have the support they need with the program activities while fostering a welcoming social environment. If you share in the value that we can do more together than apart, consider volunteering for My Parkgate BREAK! 

 

If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form">https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

My Parkgate BREAK is a gathering place for individuals experiencing the changes associated with early to moderate dementia. It offers needed respite to family caregivers and a chance for individuals to connect with others who are on the dementia journey. The program runs every Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays.

My Parkgate BREAK volunteers are crucial in working with the staff to ensure that the participants have the support they need with the program activities while fostering a welcoming social environment. If you share in the value that we can do more together than apart, consider volunteering for My Parkgate BREAK! 

 

If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form">https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V7H 2Z8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Seniors Program Lunch Cooking Team

The Community Kitchen Assistant works as part of a team of volunteers to prepare, plate and serve quality meals to the community, under the direction and supervision of the Seniors Kitchen Coordinator. Community Kitchen Assistants volunteer every other Wednesday. Tasks include all elements of preparing a meal such as chopping ingredients, cooking, plating food, greeting, and serving all community members, and set-up and clean-up of the kitchen and dining area. Kitchen hygiene and food safety procedures must always be practiced. Basic culinary knowledge is recommended but not required.

 

If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

The Community Kitchen Assistant works as part of a team of volunteers to prepare, plate and serve quality meals to the community, under the direction and supervision of the Seniors Kitchen Coordinator. Community Kitchen Assistants volunteer every other Wednesday. Tasks include all elements of preparing a meal such as chopping ingredients, cooking, plating food, greeting, and serving all community members, and set-up and clean-up of the kitchen and dining area. Kitchen hygiene and food safety procedures must always be practiced. Basic culinary knowledge is recommended but not required.

 

If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

Partner: Parkgate Community Services Society

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V7H 2Z8

Allow Groups: No