Volunteer Opportunities at Nisbet Lodge
Volunteer Opportunities:
We are currently looking for Greek volunteers to visit with our Greek residents. If you are retired or have some extra time, why not share that time with our residents, through one-to-one visitation or be a companion to them. You can make a difference in their lives! Please contact Carole Fowler, Volunteer Coordinator at 416-469-1105, extention 1144 or drop by the reception desk and ask about our volunteer program.
Meal Time
Most of us take for granted that we can eat what we want, whenever we like. Many of our residents here at Nisbet Lodge cannot feed themselves, and volunteers are needed to help at mealtimes. By volunteering to assist with the feeding program you can help make each meal a celebration for our residents. Mandatory training will be provided.
Musicians
Play musical instruments to help co-lead or lead sing-alongs.
Summer Youth Program
Summer Youth Program is a popular choice for students. This program allows students to enhance various work-related skills, develop leadership qualities, complete the volunteer hours needed for school, and build meaningful relationships while making a difference in the community. Students volunteer four hours a day, four days a week, for four weeks during the months of July and/or August for a total of 64 hours. The experience is also very rewarding for our residents.
Spiritual and Religious Care:
Volunteers escort residents and patients to and from the multi-denominational church services and weekly hymn sing. Other specialized positions may be available.
Friendly Visiting:
Be a friend to a resident who may not have visitors on a regular basis, by escorting them to various activities; taking them for walks or simply having a friendly chat.
Recreation (Large & Small Group Activities):
Assist with and/or facilitate activities such as games, sing-a-longs, movies, arts and crafts, bowling, bingo and special events. Training will be provided.
Computers
Teach residents to use the computer and internet; must have a lot of patience and tolerance
Wii Game
Facilitate and teach residents to do Wii Bowling and Curling and any other Wii Game that they may have interest in.
