Sunday Church Porter

Volunteer Role:

Church Porter

Location/Time:

Millwoods Location: Sunday at 10:30 am 

Vanguard Location: Sunday at 3:30 pm

Kensington Location: Sunday at 10:00 am

Department:

Pastoral Care

Reports To:

Chaplain, or other available Pastoral Care Staff

Purpose:

To provide support for residents attending church services by assisting with portering, seating, and comfort, ensuring a warm and respectful environment that reflects Christian values and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Escort residents to and from the chapel using wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Greet residents warmly and offer assistance before, during, and after services.
  • Help with the seating arrangement of resident wheelchairs and chairs.
  • Assist with light setup or cleanup duties (e.g., hymnals, chairs).
  • Respect each resident’s individual spiritual preferences and boundaries.
  • No care-related duties (such as adjusting residents in wheelchairs, toileting, medication, etc).
  • Report any safety concerns or incidents immediately to staff.

 

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • Friendly, compassionate, and respectful of residents and staff.
  • Comfortable in a Christian worship setting.
  • Physically able to assist with wheelchairs and walking support.
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional.
  • Ability to follow safety protocols as outlined in orientation.

Training and Supervision:

  • The General Volunteer Orientation includes information on infection prevention, emergency response procedures, and other relevant topics.
  • On-site training with the Pastoral Care Team.
  • Ongoing support provided

Benefits of Volunteering:

  • Make a meaningful impact in residents’ spiritual lives.
  • Be part of a compassionate Christian community. Gain experience in long-term care and faith-based service.
  • Recognition at annual volunteer events

Dress Code:

  • Clean, closed-toe footwear.
  • Comfortable and modest clothing.
  • No strong scents. No inappropriate print designs.