Volunteer Program

  • Shepherd Village volunteers make a difference...when it matters most!

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    VolunteersVolunteers are a valuable part of the Shepherd Village community.
     
    People just like you make up the diverse group of adult and student volunteers who generously contribute their time, talents and skills to enhance the care, and provide service and support to our residents.
     
    The opportunities to make a difference are endless; the rewards are many.
     
    Role of Volunteers

    • Enhance the care provided to our senior residents and their families
    • Improve our residents quality of life and help to make their experience a more positive one
    • Provide supplementary service by supporting staff


    Benefits of Volunteering

    • Rewarding and meaningful experiences
    • Recognition and social events
    • Letters of reference provided upon request (for those who have satisfied the minimum commitment)

     
    Find out more about our volunteer programs below.
     
    A variety of volunteer opportunities are available:

    Friendly visits Convenience store
    Escorts to appointments Computers
    Portering to activities Shopping outings
    Hair salon Feeding 
    Administration Pastoral Care 
    Library Recreation 
    Reading  


    Commitment of one 3-hour shift (average shift time) weekly for 6 months to 1 year.
    (Please note, after six months of service, our program does allow for some flexibility for those who are not available during certain times of the year (e.g., summer)
     
    Steps to becoming a volunteer following the application and interview process are:

    • attend information session
    • submit completed medical form, including two-step Tuberculosis Skin test
    • complete a criminal reference check (Shepherd Village will provide the form)
    • provide two references
    • participate in orientation and training

     

    We are looking for volunteers who are:

    • Caring, compassionate individuals, committed to providing "great customer service"
    • Flexible, team players who love to work with people

     

    Shepherd Village
    3760 Sheppard Avenue East
    Toronto, ON  M1T 3K9
     
    Phone: 416-609-5700, extension 275
    Fax: 416-293-6229
    E-mail: info@shepherdvillage.org
    www.shepherdvillage.org
     
    Students:
    School Year Program
    Commitment of 2 - 3 hours weekly after school (e.g., after 4pm)
    September/October to June (6 months minimum*)
     
    *Only three absences are allowed. Please consider school, vacation and other commitments prior to applying.
     
    OR
     
    Vacation Program
    Commitment of 3 hours per day, 5 days a week
    Spring Break / Christmas Break / July or August Holidays
     
    Completion of program with minimum of 45 hours (students only).
     
    If this sounds like you, please complete the Volunteer Application and mail it to:

    Volunteer Coordinator

    Shepherd Village Inc.

    3760 Sheppard Avenue East

    Toronto, ON  M1T 3K9

     

     

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