Adopt A Grandparent
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Oakview Place Extendicare |
| Address: | 2395 Ness Ave. Winnipeg MB R3J 1A5 |
| Website: | http://www.extendicareoakviewplace.com/ |
| Organizational Description: | Extendicare Oakview Place provides a range of high quality care and services based on the assessed needs of our residents. Commitment to our residents is the foundation to our care. As a recognized partner in the healthcare system in our community, we help alleviate family stress, establish peer relationships among residents, encourage resident independence and participate in community activities. We achieve this through service, respect, creativity and teamwork. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 86 |
| Description of Duties: | Visiting with a resident one to one. This may include games, reminiscing, walks, crafts, reading. Being able to play cards games such as cribbage, bridge etc an asset. |
| Skills Required: | Able to carry on a conversation. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Time Management |
| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours Time is flexible. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - St. James-Assiniboia |
| 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: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Speaks another language (other than French or English): Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Spanish, Italian, Punjabi |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Sep 30, 2026 |
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