Kickstarter Kindness Volunteer Opportunities

Organization Details
Organization Name: Holy Family Home
Address: 165 Aberdeen Ave
Winnipeg MB  R2W 1T9
Website: https://www.holyfamilyhome.mb.ca/
Organizational Description: Holy Family Home is an accredited 317-bed personal care home owned and operated by the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. Holy Family Home offers a full complement of health care services and specializes in meeting the physical, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of its resident population with a primary (but not exclusive) focus on the Ukrainian/Slavic communities. Regular educational programs promote understanding of many issues including the challenges of dementia and palliative care.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5842
   
Description of Duties:

We have a variety of programming during the week/evenings and some weekends currently available. There are large home music events every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm. We have alternate Bingo/Art Programs every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30. There are many church opportunities where residents require transportation to their chosen services on some weekdays starting at 9:30-11:30.On alternate Saturdays we have large home Bingo events starting at 9:30-11:30.


What would you be helping with? We need people to assist transporting the residents to and from these programs. During Bingo or Art Programs, we would love a real hands on approach after transporting the residents to this program.

   
Skills Required:

Required Skills:



  • Strong communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Experience with the elderly population.

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • Compassion

  • Commitment

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

What you will gain from this terrific opportunity?



  • What your true strengths are

  • Hidden talents you may not be aware of

  • How to make a difference and feel good about yourself

  • The real value of using your unique experiences to improve the lives of others.

  • Learn what your true passions are

  • You will make new friends (I guarantee it).

   
Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend
Flexible Hours

If you said "Yes to Kickstarter Kindness", then Holy Family Home is the place to be.


We have a great volunteer base: People from a variety of ages and cultures share their kindness, time and skills to enhance the quality of life for our residents. We offer opportunities during the day/evenings and alternate weekends.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Inkster
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Group - small, family and friends
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Speaks another language (other than French or English): Ukrainian, Polish, Spanish, Russian
Organization will provide: Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Nov 30, 2025

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