Volunteer – Bethany Seniors

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Your commitment is valuable

We recognize and appreciate that the dedication, commitment, caring, and enthusiasm of our volunteers contributes significantly to achieving our mission of Creating Caring Communities. In fact, we were founded by volunteers in 1945 and our tradition of volunteering remains in the heart of our community today. The gifts of time and talents that volunteers bring are valued and cherished by the residents, clients, their families, and all our employees. Want to know more about becoming one of our volunteers? We’d love to hear from you.

Become a
Volunteer:

As a volunteer you will receive:

Opportunities to make a difference
Recognition
Training
Flexible hours
Career exploration
Ongoing coaching and support
Leadership development opportunities
References
Free parking

Download Volunteer Handbook

Volunteer
Positions

Here’s a list of ongoing volunteer opportunities:

Friendly Visitor: Bethany’s Friendly Visitor volunteers provide regular one-on-one visits with residents assigned to them. Many of our residents who could benefit from social visiting cannot afford the cost of having a paid companion, so this program provides residents with the social benefits of a weekly visitor minus the cost. As a Friendly Visitor you will chat to and engage in activities with residents, as well as assist residents in getting to and from activities or internal appointments.

Mealtime Companion: Bethany’s Mealtime Companion volunteers provide our residents with help with basic feeding and social companionship. Mealtime Companions both enhance the residents’ mealtime experience while ensuring safety is monitored during mealtimes to mitigate choking risks. As a Mealtime Companion you will receive safe feeding training. As part of your volunteer experience, you will assist residents with getting to and from dining areas, provide assistance in feeding them and work closely with residents to maintain safety in feeding/swallowing activities.

Bethany Activities Assistant: Bethany’s Activities Assistant volunteers provide help in facilitating a meaningful activities experience for our residents. Activities Assistants help us deliver lasting experiences for our residents, while supporting Bethany’s Recreation Therapy and Pastoral Care teams. As an Activities Assistant you will assist residents in getting to and from events and activities, assist in the facilitation of activities, and assist Recreation Therapy and/or Pastoral Care staff in providing a positive experience for residents during activities and events.

Occupational/Physio Therapy Volunteer Assistant: Bethany’s Occupational/Physio Therapy Assistant volunteers provide support to our Rehabilitation department through a daily routine of exercises and activities that help to keep residents active and moving. We seek volunteers with regular availability to support our Occupational Therapy Assistants with on and off unit exercises. As an Occupational/Physio Therapy Assistant volunteer, you will accompany and transport residents to and from designated areas where exercises take place and assist with certain exercises and therapies.

Volunteer Musicians/Entertainers: Bethany’s Volunteer Musicians/ Entertainers provide entertainment and support to our residents. Music has been known to provide wonders for residents living with dementia and cognitive disabilities. As a Volunteer Musician/Entertainer you will assist our Recreation Therapy team in providing regular music for our residents in various units.

If you have a specific area of interest not listed above, let us know and we will help you find the right volunteer opportunity for you.

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Volunteer:

Volunteer
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ADDITIONAL LINKS

Bethany offers:

Affordable Housing

Life Lease Suites

For active and independent seniors.

Bethany offers:

Supportive Living

For independent seniors who want to enjoy a community setting and require some support, including meals, light weekly housekeeping and linen service.

Bethany offers:

Long-Term Care

We provide professional care for people with complex health needs who are unable to remain at home or in supportive living.

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Become a Volunteer:

Volunteer Positions

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Volunteering
at Bethany

Become a
Volunteer:

Volunteer
Positions