VOLUNTEERING
Elder Care Volunteers
Fostering meaningful resident-volunteer relationships in elder care homes
We believe Elder Care Volunteers are a gift. So we don’t require you to have any volunteer experience or knowledge about healthcare.
If you are willing to take some time (however short or long) to build a relationship with a resident or two, please contact us! We will send you a sign-up form and arrange to meet with you or give you a call so you can ask us any questions you may have.
Interested in volunteering?
What is the purpose of volunteers?
Elder Care Volunteers spend time with residents in their designated care home(s) in the hope of reducing loneliness and improving social wellbeing of residents.
What do volunteers do?
Volunteers spend time with residents: chatting, going for walks, reading, playing games, doing arts and crafts. The activities depend on your interests and the interests of the residents.
How frequently should I volunteer?
Most volunteers choose to spend one hour per week at the care home, but we are flexible and do our best to work in with your schedule. You may prefer to volunteer fortnightly, monthly, or on a flexible basis.
I am a high school student. Am I too young to volunteer?
We have no minimum age requirement of our volunteers, though a certain level of maturity is important. Please contact us and we are happy to discuss this further with you.