Adult Day Program Volunteer

Position Title:                 Adult Day Program Volunteer

Volunteer Type:              In-person

Location:                        3333 Finch Ave East -Recreation office & Recreation room.

Hours of Work:              Monday – Friday 9– 12pm & 12:30pm– 3:30pm 

Time Commitment:       minimum 3 hrs./wk. for 3 months

Volunteers Needed:       2

Reports to:                     Day Program Team Lead

Position Summary:

To assist the day programs with administrative tasks and providing older adults with aid and information about the different programs/activities available to them.  

Responsibilities:  

• Provide administrative assistance (e.g., photocopying, posting flyers, data entry, typing, filing, organizing space, etc.). 

• Assist with activity set up and take down (e.g. set up for lunch) 

• Help older adults with activities in programs (e.g. games, arts and crafts 

• Create programming with guidance from team leaders  

• Help notify participants via phone of any program changes. 

• Help ensure the health and safety of program participants through COVID screening. 

• Monitor and check cleanliness and quality of equipment  

• Understand and implement emergency and safety protocols. 

Skills & Qualifications:  

• Able to write, type and speak Mandarin or Cantonese, an asset.  

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 

• Fun loving, outgoing personality. 

• Attention to detail. 

• Respect, patience and understanding of older adults. 

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, fluency in other languages is an asset. 

Working Environment:  

• Primarily office environment, common facility areas (indoor /outdoor)  

• Sitting in front of the computer terminal for long periods of time 

• May have frequent work interruptions 

Boundaries/Limitations: 

• Do not open or try to fix equipment and office machinery.
• Do not lift a person.

Orientation/Training:

• Volunteer Services will conduct orientation on organization’s policies and procedures, including COVID-19 measures.
• IPAC Mandatory training for onsite positions – conducted by Volunteer Services
• Training: Training will be provided, including one-on-one sessions to ensure you are comfortable and confident in the role. 
• Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins to ensure that volunteers feel supported and can provide feedback. 

Benefits: 

• Contribute to the efficient functioning of an organization that promotes healthy and independent living. 
• Work in a friendly environment with others who want to make a difference.

Other: 

• Will not lift clients.
• Will always wear proper non-slip covered shoes.
• Will always wear personal protective equipment.
• Vulnerable Service Sector Check screening required. 
• Proof of full vaccination or Medical Exemption Certificate 
• Must be 18 years or older

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment.  We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act. 

Volunteer Services Recruitment Team E-mail volunteerrecruitment@splc.ca