Volunteers to Facilitate Monthly Seniors Group Social Luncheons at an Apartment Complex in Chilliwack Do you possess leadership skills and have an interest in facilitating conversations with a group of senior residents living in the same apartment complex? Would you be willing to spare 1.5 - 2hrs each month to connect with a group of [...]
Do you have a background in kinesiology, physiotherapy, or a related field? Would you be willing to lead a simple chair exercise routine for a group of seniors once per month? We would love to hear from you! The Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society (Compassionate Neighbours) hosts a monthly event on Wednesday mornings for [...]
Have you been a caregiver in the past? Would you be willing to peer co-facilitate family caregiver support group sessions for caregivers of older adults, where they share their caregiving challenges and successes together? We would love to hear from you! The Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society (Compassionate Neighbours) is looking for someone with past [...]
Support Group Facilitators Needed Across the Fraser Valley (Virtual & In-Person) The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is currently recruiting volunteers to train as Support Group Facilitators. We are recruiting for: Monthly Support Groups Caregiver Support Group Facilitators – Currently recruiting for groups in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Maple Ridge & Surrey. Virtual Caregiver Support [...]
Chilliwack Learning Society is a not-for-profit dedicated to promoting literacy for all groups and individuals in the Chilliwack community. Description of Volunteer Opportunity: Tech Support for Seniors The Tech Support for seniors’ program is dedicated to helping seniors learn how to use technology. As a volunteer you would be teaching them how to use [...]
Managed by the Mission Seniors Centre Association (MSCA) Phone: 604-814-2188 7682 Grand Street, Mission, BC V2V 0J1 Posting: Volunteer Operations Coordinator Position description: This is a new part-time position which will carry out the Mission Seniors Centre Association (MSCA) values, mission, and operational goals for the Boswyk Seniors Activity Centre. The position will oversee the [...]
Providence Health Care (Non-profit), BC Office of Seniors Advocate There are over 29,000 seniors living in 294 publicly subsidized care homes in BC. Of that, 2000+ seniors live within long term care in the Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope. Every one of them will be approached to participate in an in-person interview conducted [...]
Caregiver Support Mentor with Abbotsford Association for Healthy Aging Role: the volunteer supports and assists caregivers to fulfill their roles caring for their loved ones as well as maintaining their own self-care. The volunteers will ideally be experienced caregivers (current or former), but we welcome empathetic people, interested in active listening. The mentors will share [...]
Friendly Visitor (in-person) Abbotsford Association for Healthy Aging Role: To provide a listening ear and friendly support to isolated/lonely seniors that are living in Abbotsford. 2. To provide opportunities for senior adults to contribute to the community in a meaningful way. 3. To create connections between individuals, resources, and community. Duties and Responsibilities: Volunteers will [...]
Driver for Seniors Programs in Abbotsford Role: To provide transportation for seniors to and from social activities with the Abbotsford Association for Healthy Aging. Duties: Arrive at client’s home, in Abbotsford, as scheduled, in agency vehicle. Enter clients' homes, if needed, to give necessary mobility assistance from home to vehicle. Engage in conversation with client. [...]