Simpson Manor - Volunteering

Simpson Manor

Volunteering Opportunities

Our volunteer program encourages young and old to come in and get involved. The program offers hands on experience, a chance to share skills and talents, and/or to receive reference for a resume or educational purposes⁺.

Volunteers enable us to give a little extra while being able to maintain a strong connection with our community. Residents, family, staff and management are grateful and highly value our volunteers for their continued support.

Come discover all the exciting wonderful ways that you can get involved in your community. A chance to interact and explore a variety of volunteer opportunities. We offer hands on experience, a chance to develop new relationships, to share skills & talents, and to be a part of an interdisciplinary team.

Everyone is welcome - housewives, househusbands, retired, seniors and students!

Some of the many volunteer tasks...
Aroma Therapy	Arts and Crafts	Baking & Cooking	Beauty Hour	Bingo
Birthday Parties	Board Games	Bowling	Card Games	Concerts/Entertainment
Decorating for Events	Discussion Groups	Exercising	Family Education	Floral Arranging
Friendly Visiting	Gardening	Happy Hour	Indoor Gardening	Intergenerational Program
Interpreting	Letter Writing/Reading	Library	Light Exercising	Manicures
Memory Scrap Booking	Movie Night	Music Group	Office Assistance	One on One Visits
Outings / Bus Trips	Parties/Special Events	Pastoral Visits	Pet Therapy	Playing Musical Instruments
Sensory Activities	Sing Alongs	Walking with Residents	Woodworking

⁺ The minimum number of hours for a volunteer is 60 hours. This minimum dedicated volunteer time is necessary for a reference letter to be written; the time is needed to get to know you and your work. Please discuss this if and when you are called for an interview.

If you wish to seek a volunteer position as Simpson Manor, you may complete the online application below. A criminal record check is required for all volunteers ($20 cost to you) and you must accept Simpson Manor policies including privacy, confidentiality, liability and committments.

Online Volunteer Application

Personal Information

Name:		Phone:
Address:		Email:

Volunteering Details

Work Desired (tasks above):
Reason for Volunteering: (eg. develop responsibility, social skills, self-challenge, career exploration, leadership skills, academic requirement)
Skills / Special Interests: (eg, do you play a musical instrument?)
Participation in other community organizations:
Days & Hours Available (generally):
Type of Transportation:

References

Please provide one employment/volunteer reference plus two personal references.

Most Recent Employment/Volunteering
Business Name
Contact Name
Address
Phone

Personal Reference #1
Business Name
Contact Name
Address
Phone

Person to call in the event of an emergency
Name
Relationship
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone

Personal Reference #2
Business Name
Contact Name
Address
Phone

General Information

The following is optional, but we ask you to answer as many of the following queries.
How did you learn about this volunteering opportunity?
Do you need a reference letter? If so, explain why.

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