Opportunity Details

COMMUNITY TECH TUTOR VOLUNTEER

Peel Senior Link enables community-based independent living for seniors who might otherwise require more institutional settings, such as Long-Term Care homes or hospitals. In the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Peel Senior Link provided 24/7 care to 399 individual clients, diverted 121 seniors from going into Long Term Care and diverted 116 Emergency Room visits in Mississauga and Brampton.

Our organization offers Senior Active Living activities and programming to our older adult clients as a way of supporting them to socialize and live happy, active lives in the community. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to be able to pivot to include virtual program offerings, mitigating isolation for those seniors living with limited means or in remote areas. Technological connectivity allows older adults to stay socially connected and helps them access services and resources needed to maintain independence. Through PSL's Tech Tutor Program, volunteer tutors will be paired with older adults to teach them the basics of using common technology devices and applications. Tutors will meet older adult learners at their residence for one session or multiple sessions, at a mutually agreed upon time, to learn at their own pace, picking up new or improving current technology skills.

The Role:
• The volunteer tutor will connect with the program participant to conduct a needs assessment, determining their current skill level and what technology and skills they hope to learn;
• The volunteer tutor will engage one-on-one with the participant to help them build confidence and proficiency in using computer and/or mobile devices to access online programs and services, connect with family and friends, and access online resources;
• The volunteer tutor will also engage the participant socially therefore the goal of the interaction should be to forge a strong professional but friendly connection;
• The volunteer tutor will maintain strong communications to keep Volunteer Services updated on the interactions with participants.
 
Skills Required
• Ability and comfort using common technology platforms such as Zoom, YouTube, Gmail, etc… (additional training on supporting older adult learners will be provided);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Approachable, encouraging, empathetic;
• Ability to be patient while guiding and supporting older learners;
• Comfortable working in in-person and virtual environments;
• Must have flexible availability;
• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Must obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check;

To help you be successful in this role, volunteers will be provided with a general volunteer orientation session as well as role-specific training.

Benefits
• An opportunity to provide mentorship;
• An opportunity to use and share your digital literacy skills;
• An opportunity to positively impact the life of an adult learner in your community;
• An opportunity to accumulate volunteer hours.

A minimum commitment of 9 months is required.

For more information, please contact Joelle Berube-Cheng, Community Development Coordinator at joelle@peelseniorlink.com or by calling 905-712-4413 x333.

Opportunity Details

Support KYC's 5K by walking with us in Busse Woods or supporting the event registration, setup, clean-up, and celebration as a KYC volunteer!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Be part of the 54th annual Fall Festival! This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the DuPage Care Center.

The funds raised at the Festival will benefit the DPCC Foundation and the Recreation Fund, which support quality of life programs and services for the residents.

The festival will host a variety of events including live music, raffle, garage sale, car show, sweet treats and crafters. Volunteer support this event in a variety of ways including taking residents around to the different attractions or assisting at one of the attractions.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Fall Fest- Set up	5	n/a	n/a
Fall Fest General Help	20	n/a	n/a
Fall Fest General Help	20	n/a	n/a
Take Down- Clean up	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Meals on Wheels is looking for Meal Delivery Drivers to bring meals to seniors in south and west suburban Cook County and in Will, Kendall and Grundy counties.

Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday mornings and a delivery route will take about 2 hours to complete.

If you can help, we would love to have you become part of our team!

Opportunity Details

Performing acts of love is an important way we minister to senior adults. On the third Saturday of each month, we schedule a workday at the home of a select senior adult. These events generally last from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and are ideal for Individuals, families, or small groups to join to perform a variety of activities such as mowing yards, raking leaves, painting, hauling trash or debris and other light maintenance projects.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome and this is a family friendly event. In addition we will engage in conversations with the senior to further strengthen the relationship. Conversations may include prayer and Bible study.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Volunteer - Yard Work	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Angel Ambassadors are volunteers (individual or corporate entities) for Elisha Ministries, Inc. who are loyal assistance of our mission, and help to communicate needs as well as expand our overall vision needed. Angel Ambassadors bring up Elisha Ministries in conversations at work, at home and in the community. They come to the office and help to fulfill short term task that may require a few hours a day of planning to help our community events or corporate activities.

Opportunity Details

The Eastern Washington Long Term Care Ombudsman program, operated by SNAP, is recruiting new volunteers specifically needed in the communities surrounding Spokane. Over 150 nursing homes, assisted living or long term care facilities in our region do not have a local ombudsman resource for the residents, families, and staff to assure that residents receive quality care.

Volunteers with the SNAP Long-Term Care Ombudsman program stand on guard for residents of assisted living centers, adult family homes and nursing homes in Spokane County and four other Eastern Washington counties. Volunteers alert the proper authorities to a variety of concerns such as inadequate care, abuse, insufficient nutrition, financial fraud and issues with medications.

Referrals are made to local organizations like Residential Care Services or Adult Protective Services. LTCO also collaborates with Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington.

The program covers the cost of mileage and provides ongoing training and support for volunteers.

Screening for the next group of LTCO volunteers is currently underway. Training takes place Spring and Fall at the SNAP Whistalks Way building (3102 W. Whistalks Way near Spokane Falls Community College).

Opportunity Details

SNAP’s Neighbors on the Go program is designed to serve Spokane County residents 60+ years of age or persons living with disabilities, who otherwise would not qualify or be able to utilize public transportation options. Qualifying individuals are able to use the program for medical related transportation needs such as attending an appointment with a Primary Care Physician or picking up a prescription at their local pharmacy. Program hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

As a Volunteer Driver for SNAP’s Neighbors on the Go program, you will be responsible for providing qualifying prescreened riders with safe, reliable, and affordable transportation for the purpose of meeting their medical needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• To be a careful and responsible driver.
• To meet requests promptly and as assigned.
• To promote a positive, respectful, and productive working environment, while protecting client confidentiality and dignity.
• To call immediately if unable to keep an assigned request.
• To report any problem stemming from a transportation assignment immediately.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times as well as helps to grow the customer service culture within the agency.
• Serve as an Ambassador for SNAP when serving clients.

Requirements:
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record (Records will be checked).
• Must have vehicle liability insurance policy at least at State minimums.
• Must maintain vehicle in good working condition.
• Must have access to a phone.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Willing to commit to volunteer 2-4 hours per week for a minimum of 6-months.

Desired Qualities:
• Must enjoy being with people and have desire to help with the special transportation needs of individuals living with disabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to be caring, compassionate, and patient.

Benefits:
• Reimbursement for mileage at the state’s current rate and other approved out-of-pocket expenses.
• Liability insurance provided.
• Flexible scheduling for vacation, school, holidays, and family time.
• Satisfaction of working with people in need.

Opportunity Details

We are growing! Our Food Pantry, Clothing Shop, and Food Delivery programs are busy and we are always in need for volunteers to help serve. If you have a few hours you can donate as a greeter, sorter, stocker-or other skills you wish to SHARE, please contact us today!

Opportunity Details

Volunteer opportunities Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 1:45pm!

Make time for few hours of FUN with our 'social club’ for seniors with memory loss or other cognitive decline! Spend time:
- Playing brain games and doing puzzles,
- Working on arts and crafts,
- Cheering along with light physical activities,
- Singing and dancing during music therapy, and
- Reminiscing and sharing stories and jokes.

Depending on your interests, you can also help with meal preparation, serving and/or clean-up, or helping plan other games and activities to help stimulate, engage and improve the quality of life of those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. (Occasional musical performances, visits by small children groups or certified therapy animals, and other special guests / activities are also welcome!)

Volunteering with Respite Care Charleston doesn't require medical expertise, a background working with seniors or any special skills really - just patience, a warm smile and a willingness to try and bring joy to others! Our programs are coordinated by full time staff with the support of program assistants, so you'll never have to worry about getting thrown in on your own. The ideal volunteer would be able / willing to work out a fairly consistent schedule with a minimum of one hour per visit, with at least one visit per month - simply so we're able to plan accordingly.