Volunteer and work opportunities

Feeding Volunteers

St. Michael’s Long Term Care Centre (7404 139 Avenue)

Volunteers are urgently needed to assist residents who are not able to feed themselves during meal times. Training on how to feed residents is provided. No experience is necessary. Assistance is required from:

8:30 – 10 a.m. (Breakfast)
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Lunch)
4:30 – 6 p.m. (Dinner)

Call 780-472-4534 or apply online at smhg.ca.

Edmonton Meals on Wheels Annual Holiday Gift Drive

Edmonton Meals on Wheels is happy to be collecting gifts for their annual Holiday Gift Drive for homebound Edmontonians. They are hopeful that the community can help by donating unused items such as socks, large font crossword puzzles, hand soaps, etc. Items can be dropped off at the Edmonton Meals on Wheels office until December 14. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Edmonton Meals on Wheels is located at 11111 103 Avenue.

Photographer

In our visual-driven world, photos are essential to illustrate the work organizations do. The Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) is seeking a volunteer photographer to take photos at ESCC events, meetings, forums, presentations, etc. The photos will be used on the ESCC website, annual report, and other promotional material.

Requirements: The volunteer must own a camera that can produce high-resolution (300 dpi) photographs.

Time commitment: The commitments occur primarily Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but 2-3 Saturdays are required.

If you’re interested, contact Janelle Beblow, ESCC Communications Coordinator, at 780-423-5635 ext. 1 or memberservices@seniorscouncil.net.

Kitchen Help Volunteers

Mill Woods Seniors Association

Volunteers will help with various duties in the cafe, including food prep (i.e. peeling and chopping of vegetables), dish washing, and cleaning. No experience is necessarily, but you must have willingness to learn and work well with others.

You must be able to commit to one shift a week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. If interested, call 780-496-2997.

Seeking seniors to present financial information to their peers

Seniors Financial Empowerment Network

The Seniors Financial Empowerment Network (SFEN) has created learning modules in financial literacy designed to help seniors protect themselves financially.

The SFEN is looking for seniors who are interested in receiving training so they can educate their peers. Contact Pat at 780-983-4593 for more info.

Intergenerational Mentoring Program

Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area

Share your experience - Become A Mentor

The Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area is offering a rewarding group activity. If your seniors residence, seniors centre or other facility has a minimum of 10 Mentors interested in participating in intergenerational mentoring, they will bring children from a local school to your location.

Who are the Mentees: Elementary school aged children who could benefit from the support of a mentor
Who are the Mentors: Anyone who would like to spend time with a young person to help them achieve success through fun and friendship
Commitment: One hour per week or bi-weekly for the duration of a school year
Application process: interview (30 mins on average); references (2); security checks and training

If you believe your residence, centre, or facility would be interested, contact Talia at 780-822-2503 or talia.shewchuckmagat@bgcbigs.ca.

Abbott School Tales and Talents Program

Abbott School (12045 34 Street) serves elementary school children in Edmonton’s northeast. Many of the Abbott students have experienced significant and toxic stress which has a negative impact on growth and development. This program, supported by Sage, helps improve the “Executive Functions” of the young brain and provides opportunities to learn to be flexible; to use working memory; to plan and organize; and to stop and think before acting. Senior volunteers both encourage and model these behaviours with in-class support from the school mental health nurse.

Volunteer Commitment:

Wednesday afternoons from 12:45 to 3 p.m. during the school year
While an on-going commitment is appreciated, a “drop-in when you can” model is also offered

Qualifications:

Desire to work with children
Ability to get to and from the school

Benefits:

Opportunity to work with young children who really enjoy the program
Experiencing the joy of really making a difference in young lives
Training opportunities to learn new skills
Opportunity to socialize with a great group of volunteers
Coffee and treats

For more information or an opportunity to visit the program contact Ron Nichol at 780 465-2368 or ronnichol@shaw.ca.

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton: Fall 2018 Volunteer Opportunities

Your experience could open a door to discovery! Help others discover the world and beyond in a fun and interactive environment. A variety of unique opportunities await you in educational or ambassador roles as a volunteer staff member at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton!

Educational Positions: Science Garage Workshop Assistant, Gallery Interpreter, Birthday Party Assistant, and Assistant Observatory Attendant
Guest Services Volunteer Hosting and Ambassador Positions: Hospitality Hosts and School Program Host
School Programs Positions: Assistant School Programs Leader

Weekend and week day shifts are available.

Fore more information visit the TELUS World of Science - Edmonton volunteer web page or contact Volunteer Resources at 780-452-9100 or by email at vr@twose.ca.

Weekday volunteer opportunities with Edmonton Meals on Wheels

Are you looking to get more involved in your community and give back to those who need some extra help? Join Edmonton Meals on Wheels for weekday volunteering opportunities. Extra helping hands are always needed in the kitchen, as well as for delivering meals. To get involved, send an email to emow@mealsonwheelsedmonton.org or call the Edmonton Meals on Wheels office at 780-429-2020.

Volunteer Drivers

Drive Happiness Seniors Association

Looking to volunteer? Want to make your own schedule? Why not help us Drive Happiness? For 20 years, Drive Happiness has provided assisted transportation services to seniors by pairing them with volunteer drivers. There is no minimum time commitment and our volunteers can choose their own rides. Make a difference in a senior's life - volunteer for Drive Happiness today. Call 780-424-5438 or go online at drivehappiness.ca/volunteer.

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