Welcome to the Salem Home Volunteer Program Page. There are over 175 Volunteers at Salem Home who contribute over 8,000 hours of volunteer time every year.
Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, we are not accepting any new volunteers into the Volunteer Program. However, please fill out an application form so that when we are able to accept new volunteers, I will have all your information already.
The Volunteer Program is designed to create special moments in the residents' lives and to enhance Salem Home's commitment to provide Christ-centered care, embracing the values - Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Faith.
Benefits of Volunteering...
Experience working with the elderly and individuals with special needs.
Test potential career choices
Develop new skills
Develop leadership potential
Establish personal references
Volunteer with a friend or your family
Give back to your community
How to Start Volunteering...
The first step is to fill out a Volunteer Application Form.
A Police Record check and Vulnerable Sector check (If over the age of 18) is required for every potential Volunteer. These checks are free of cost with a letter from the Volunteer Coordinator, unless fingerprinting is required.
Once the Application Form and the Criminal Record Check is received, the potential Volunteer will be interviewed and have a reference check conducted by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Qualified Volunteers will receive an orientation and tour of Salem Home. At this point an Adult Abuse Registry Check will be performed
The Volunteer will be trained for a Volunteer Assignment that is the best suited for them.
Specialized training will be offered by the Volunteer Coordinator on an ongoing basis
Our Commitment...
To provide Christ-centred care embracing the values -
Compassion
Dignity
Excellence
Faith