Volunteer Opportunities

NOTICE: July 9, 2020

As the economy continues to reopen,  and people are out and about more, CHATS is aware that people wish to resume their normal life routines. For our volunteers, the work they do for us is an important and meaningful part of that routine.

CHATS would like to invite our volunteers over the age of 70 to re-engage with us in non-contact activities. While re-opening we must also consider that York Region Public Health still advises those over 70, and those with underlying health conditions, to remain cautious.  With this in mind, we welcome back volunteers over the age of 70 at this time, to work within activities such as Meals on Wheels deliveries, telephone reassurance calls and other activities that do not require client contact. 

We remain grateful for the incredible support that our volunteers provide and look forward to seeing all of you again when positions are available!

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OPEN POSITIONS ( currently on hold due to Covid 19)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• 3-5 hours per month  
• Interested persons to e-mail ssanchez-ferrer@chats.on.ca

THORNHHILL WELLNESS 

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Thornhill Seniors Centre
• Drivers needed to transport seniors to and from the program
• Kitchen help/ lunch prep required, 10 am to 1 pm
• Mileage reimbursed at .45/km, lunch reimbursed up to $8.00

OFFICE VOLUNTEER--TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT-AURORA

• Support CHATS transportation department by making phone calls to clients to confirm drives
• Tuesdays, either morning or afternoon shift available
• Approximatley 2 hours weekly, Head office location

MEALS ON WHEELS FOOD BANK DELIVERY--GEORGINA

• Deliver food to local seniors who cannot access the food bank
• First Friday of each month, 10:00 am
• Approximatley 1 hour route
• Mileage reimbursed at .45/km

MEALS ON WHEELS FOOD BANK DELIVERY--NEWMARKET

• Deliver food to local seniors who cannot access the food bank
• First Tuesday of each month, 9:30 am
• Mileage reimbursed at .45/km

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE 

• Provide phone calls for socialization and security to a lonely or isolated senior
• 1-2 hours per week on set schedule     
• Work from home, Thursday morning and Friday afternoon calls available

DUNLOP STREET -RICHMOND HILL LUNCH OUT

• Takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
• 11:00 am -2:30 pm
• Help needed unloading supplies from vehicle and preparing lunch

FRIENDLY VISITING--STOUFFVILLE,  NEWMARKET, SUTTON, THORNHILL, RICHMOND HILL

• Provide in-home friendly visiting services to a lonely or isolated senior
• 1-2 hours per week on set schedule     
• Minimum 6 month commitment 

MEALS ON WHEELS--MAPLE DELIVERY

• Wednesday morning route delivery
•  Starts at 9:00 am for approximately 4 hours
• Mileage reimbursed at .45/km 

MEALS ON WHEELS--WOODBRIDGE DELIVERY

• Friday morning route delivery
•  Starts at 9:00 am for approximately 3 hours
• Mileage reimbursed at .45/km 

BRADFORD WELLNESS PROGRAM 

• Driver seniors to Wellness program at Bradford Legion every Thursday

•  9:45 am pickup and 12:30 pm drive home, mileage reimbursed at .45/km

• Option to stay and help with facilitation of social recreational programs, serving and cleaning up lunch

HOLLAND LANDING WELLNESS PROGRAM 

• Driver seniors to Wellness program at Golden Anchor Seniors Club every Tuesday

•  9:45 am pickup and 12:30 pm drive home, mileage reimbursed at .45/km

• Option to stay and help with facilitation of social recreational programs, serving and cleaning up lunch

 ADULT DAY PROGRAM -RICHMOND HILL

• Volunteers required to assist with facilitation of social/recreational program for seniors
• Support wellness activities, serving and cleaning up lunch
•  Wednesday or Friday for 3-4 hours, am or pm

SOUTH ASIAN ADULT DAY PROGRAM -RICHMOND HILL

• Volunteers required to assist with facilitation of social/recreational program for seniors
• Support wellness activities, serving and cleaning up lunch
• Wednesday for 3-4 hours, am or pm

VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS - YORK REGION AND SOUTH SIMCOE 

• Support seniors to attend medical appointment and grocery shopping

• Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

• Flexible schedule—work around your commitments

• Volunteers use their own vehicle, generous mileage reimbursement

FRIULI TERRACE ADULT DAY PROGRAM – WOODBRIDGE

• Volunteers assist with settling in,  small group activities, serving coffee, lunch and other recreational/social activities

• Italian speaking volunteers an asset

• Tuesday, and Friday opportunities

RUSSIAN SENIORS WELLNESS PROGRAM

• Assist with activities, serving coffee, lunch and kitchen help

• Thursdays 9:30-1:00pm 

• Richmond Hill United Church

​RUSSIAN SENIORS WELLNESS PROGRAM--set up and take down

• Strong volunteer needed to set up tables and chairs for seniors wellness program

• Thursdays 8:30 am set up, -1:30 pm take down

• Richmond Hill United Church

 

 

For more information, please contact Christine @ (905) 713 3494 or email to cmcgregor@chats.on.ca