Adopt A Grandparent

Organization Details
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.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 86
   
Description of Duties:

Visiting with a resident one to one. This may include games, reminiscing, walks, crafts, etc.

   
Skills Required:

Able to carry on a conversation.
Ability to motivate and encourage.
Must be self-motivated.
Must be at least 14 to apply.
Preferred volunteer will reside within the St. James Assiniboia region or Charleswood.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Time Management
Improved interpersonal skills
Basic documentation

   
Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend
Micro Volunteering
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Micro Volunteering - any self contained volunteer opportunity that can be completed in a short amount of time, often through a web-enabled device.
Flexible Hours

Time is flexible.
Requires a minimum of 20 minutes per resident visited.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
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
How to Apply: Email: jbabineau@extendicare.com
Phone: 204-888-3005
In Person
Closing Date: May 30, 2024
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