Volunteer Opportunities

At ElderCare Edmonton we offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities. There is something for every skill level and/or interest.

Program Volunteer

Provide support to staff and seniors by assisting with our daily program activities. A few ways you may be able to help include:

• Greeting and assisting clients as they arrive.
• Setting up the room for daily activities and games.
• Socializing with clients (i.e. reminiscing, playing card games & chatting).
• Assisting with lunch and coffee break.
• Sitting with clients and encouraging activity participation. (i.e. crafts, exercises, discussion etc.)

Leadership

Gain valuable leadership experience by volunteering as a Board Member. Board members assist the organization with strategic planning and direction. Members meet for approximately 2 hours once per month in the evening.

Office Volunteer

Provide additional administrative support to the head office staff by:

• Helping with company mail outs
• Filing documents
• Assisting with general office duties such as photocopying, faxing and typing

Special Events

Donate your time and effort to support specific fundraising events, such as bingo.

Entertainment

Share your talent and provide entertainment to a captive audience. Our day program would love a volunteer to:

• Play music
• Bring your pet for a friendly visit
• Conduct a Sing-A-Long
• Provide an individual or group dance Performance

Benefits of Volunteering

We hope your experience will provide you with many rewarding opportunities to share your skills and gain some new ones. When you become part of our team, you have an opportunity to:

• Gain work experience, build your resume; and make some professional contacts.
• Meet new people, create new friends and have fun!
• Gain personal satisfaction by helping others!
• Learn new skills and apply your current skills.
• Make a difference in the community.
• Enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
• Support a cause you truly believe in and enhance the quality of life of a senior

Apply Today

Simply print our volunteer application form below and complete it. Then fax the completed form to (780) 433-3758, Attention: Volunteer Manager. Your volunteer application will be reviewed and you will be contacted shortly to discuss our available opportunities. Please note all applicants must complete a background check as part of our screening process.