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Recreational therapy volunteers support staff to implement and supervise activities/recreation opportunities for residents to maintain health and well-being.   Activities can include seated fitness, special events, games, music, and outings.
Schedules vary however are available most mornings, afternoons, evenings and/or Saturdays. 

Recreation Therapy Volunteers are open to meeting and communicating with residents who are experiencing aging, physical challenges, and/ or dementia. Openness to learning and receiving input from staff members will assist a volunteer to become adept in supportive strategies.  This position is well suited to anyone interested in portering and participating with residents and staff members in preplanned activities such as board and card games, seated fitness, seasonal and special events,and music performances.

AgeCare Companion Volunteers provide regular one-on-one visits with residents who could benefit from social visiting.  Companions chat with, read to or engage in activities with residents. 

This fulfilling volunteer role is well suited to those who have an interest in aging, can support a conversation with a variety of topics and interests, and is compassionate and caring. This volunteer opportunity is available during different times of the day, however, primarily during afternoons and evenings. 

Administrative/ reception volunteers are often the first contact made with our residents and their families and visitors. A strong interest and passion for connecting with the community is essential. Volunteers will have active listening and communication skills.  Will have the ability to support others in distress by ensuring confidentiality with a non-judgmental, empathetic response.  Commitment to scheduled times as well as communicating with staff is important.  Primary responsibilities include:

• Greeting  visitors and residents in a friendly and professional manner
• Answering the telephone, transferring calls to the appropriate person, and directing callers and visitors to the appropriate area of the building
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as copying, mail, and paper delivery to residents.

This volunteer role provides musicians, singers, and entertainers with an opportunity to share their talent independently or while supporting Recreation Staff during an activity or special event. There is not an age requirement for this role, however, those under the age of 18 years are required to have an adult accompany them to their performance.

Spiritual care volunteers support a person’s spiritual or religious needs as he or she copes with illness, loss, grief, pain and day-to-day feelings and can help to maintain a sense of spiritual wellbeing.

Starting Fall 2021: The SkyPointe Hospice is a unique community that offers high-quality, compassionate, person-centered care in a culturally rich and diverse community. Our vision is to provide a home-like environment that offers a peaceful and supportive atmosphere for end-of-life care. In hospice, we treat the person rather than the disease and focuses on your quality of life, surrounding residents with a team of professionals who help manage pain and symptoms as well as supporting emotional and spiritual wellbeing.   

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This in-person volunteer role focuses on resident and family companionship. Experience with long-term care or end of life is preferred however, if not experienced additional volunteer options are available in the same building.  Volunteers are connected with training and professional development opportunities during their volunteer careers.   Flexible shifts during weekdays, evenings, and weekends will be available.

Select communities benefit from the support of canteen/ tuck shop assistance.  Volunteers have positive communication with families and residents while providing sundry items that have been provided by the AgeCare Community. Shifts have been set to times when families and residents are most likely to visit and shop.

Primary responsibilities include providing companionship, a friendly face, and assistance with finding an item. Items may need restocking or arrangement however volunteers may also be able to study/ read between customers.