Carya Calgary

Reporting to the Senior Spaces Facilitator, the Resident Led Program Volunteer leads simple recreation programs that other Carya Village Commons participants can attend. We are marketing these opportunities for older adults 55+. However, we are not limiting participation to this population, currently. This provides seniors the opportunity to share and learn from each other.

This includes:

• Learn Chess
• Seniors Games
• Scrabble Fun
• Crocket/Knitting and Needle Point Club
• Walking Club
• Others...

As a Resident Led Program Volunteer, you should:

• Be punctual and reliable.
• Be passionate about their chose activity.
• Able to plan and lead a chosen activity for other participants.
• Be an empathetic, clear, and patient communicator.
• Be cheery and friendly, with curiosity, care, and flexibility in welcoming people.
• Possess a comfort, openness, and respect for working with people as they are, including diverse life experiences, culture, identity, beliefs, and values.
• Align with Carya’s values of respect, kindness, creativity, collaboration, belonging and wellness.

You’ll get to meet new faces and see regular ones. You will also have the opportunity to develop and build relationships with our participants and staff alike, sharing experiences and adding value to our community.

Through analysis of the role utilizing a Risk Assessment Matrix, we have determined this is a low-risk position.