Fairhaven is Currently
Seeking Volunteers for the Following Positions:
Gardening
Assistant for
Euchre - Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Assistant for
Bingo - Tuesday and /or Thursday evening from 6:30 - 8:00
pm
Asssistant for
Darts - Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Assistant for
Movie Night - Friday evening from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
All of the above work
with the Activationist and provide assistance for residents to go
to and from the activities as well as support them as identified
during the activity. These positions would be suitable for
high school students wishing to complete their community involvement
requirement.
Other assistants are required
to help Activationists with the gardening group, baking or at the
spa, Monday through Friday.
Volunteer Positions
Fairhaven has a wide range of exciting and challenging volunteer positions available, depending on your skills and interests.
Bible Study Leader
Prepare and lead an ecumenical
bible study for a small group of residents of all denominations.
Cafe
Volunteers serve tea and
coffee, and sell sundry items to residents, visitors, staff.
Clerical Volunteer
Assist staff with clerical/computer duties such as filing, photocopying, data entry.
Dining Room Assistant
Assist residents at mealtime by portering residents to and from the dining room, putting on bibs, cutting up food, buttering bread, and serving tea and coffee.
Entertainer
Provide a program of music through singing or playing a musical instrument such as piano, organ or guitar
Friendly Visitor
Visit a resident one on
one to provide social interaction and conversation to offer extra
individual attention.
Gardener (Indoors)
Care for houseplants used to enhance the interior of the Home, by watering, transplanting, etc.
Gardener (Outdoors)
Provide outdoor watering
and weeding services to all bedding areas and selected lawns.
Hairdresser Assistant
Porter residents to and from the
salon and visit with residents while they are waiting.
Hymn Sing Volunteer
Play/lead familiar hymns to residents who would enjoy listening and/or singing along.
Meal Assistant
Assist feeding residents at meal times, training and orientation provided, nursing supervision provided at all times.
Organist
Play familiar hymns on the organ during
the hymn sing or worship service. Ability to feel comfortable with
residents who have physical and/or mental limitations.
Physiotherapy Assistant
Prepare equipment for exercise groups, prepare hot packs and ice packs, assist the physiotherapist with resident mobility exercises.
Pianist - Special Care
Play well-known songs to residents
providing them with an opportunity to sing, dance, and reminisce.
Ability to feel comfortable with residents who have physical and/or
mental limitations.
Refreshment Cart Volunteer
Serve refreshments throughout the Home and socialize with residents. Resident Activity Assistant
Assist the recreation
staff with weekly resident activities such as bingo, bowling, mini
golf, baking, spa and knitting.
Resident Computer Volunteer
Assist residents with accessing computer programs, the internet, and email.
Social Pub Assistant
Porter residents to and from the pub, socialize with residents, assist with pub set up and clean up. Special Event Volunteer
Assist recreation staff
with parties and entertainment within the Home, or on outings such
as shopping, porter residents, set up and clean up, serve refreshments.
Sunday Worship Leader
Provide an opportunity for residents to attend an interdenominational worship service and listen to or sing along with old familiar hymns.
Therapy Dog Volunteer
Provide an opportunity for residents to visit with well-behaved dogs. Dog and owner must be registered with East Central Therapy Dog Program.
Worship Centre Assistant
Assist residents to and from worship services. Assist residents
during service as needed i.e. find hymns, etc.
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