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FRIENDLY VISITORS: If you are 18 or older, you can make a frail and homebound
senior's day with a friendly visit.
ADULT DAY PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Accompany seniors to crafts and activities at The Riverdale
Hospital, set tables for lunch and help clean up. Must speak Cantonese and enjoy working
with seniors
DRIVERS AND RUNNERS FOR MEALS ON WHEELS: Deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors in
Riverdale as well as provide a security check. You may be the only person that senior
sees all day. Drivers who are 25 and older with good driving histories and clear drivers
abstracts to drive for Meals on Wheels are needed as well as drivers who have their own
cars and 1-2 hours to spare - we'll cover the cost of mileage. Must be available from
10:30 am to 12:00 PM
MEDICAL ESCORTS & DRIVERS FOR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION: Accompany seniors to doctors and
specialists appointments or, if you have a valid drivers license, a good driving history,
are 25+, and have 2-5 hours to spare in the day, we'll provide the car and you can drive.
Must provide drivers' abstract - we will reimburse fee once you're on board, plus provide
a honorarium.
CANTONESE CHOIR INSTRUCTOR: Lead a band of 40-50 seniors to sing Cantonese Pop Songs. Must
be available on Wednesdays between 1 and 2pm.
SING ALONG PIANIST: Wonderful opportunity to use your musical talent to entertain seniors
in our Adult Day Program at Bridgepoint Health. Should be available from 1-2pm on Thursdays
and Fridays.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Assist staff in providing activities in a senior’s apartment building,
(e.g. bingo, card games, etc.) Must enjoy working with seniors.
MANY HOMEBOUND SENIORS WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU: A daily or weekly security check,
telephone call is crucial to many homebound seniors. Do you have half an hour per day or
per week to make a brief phone call that may save a life?
TELEPHONE ASSURANCE: Take a coffee break and make a difference in the life of a senior with
a phone chat. It's that easy. Why not be the friendly voice at the other end of the line?
SECURITY CHECK VOLUNTEER: Provide support and reasurrance to isolated persons or seniors and
help make their day!
CIA MEDICAL ESCORT VOLUNTEER: Help to prevent premature isolation of seniors, attend medical
appointments with clients and provide interpretation when necessary at appointments. With
your help seniors and older adults will live independantly in the community.
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