Category Archives: Elderly

All aspects of working with the elderly

Service blog has moved

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

We’re amalgamating some of our blogs and are now posting our Service announcements on the Leadership blog. All of our previous Service posts are included in the Leadership blog, and you can see them by clicking on the categories on … Continue reading →

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Gorge Road Hospital – Special Events Volunteer

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Laurie Parker

The Gorge Road Hospital is looking for a long-term volunteer to assist the Recreation Therapy staff to host special events and parties. They need someone who is available 1:45 pm to 3:15 pm Tuesday or Wednesday. This is a chance … Continue reading →

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Easter Tea Party at the James Bay Care Centre, April 24th, 2011

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Laurie Parker

The James Bay Care Centre is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Easter Tea. It will take place on Sunday April 24th from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. If you are interested, please contact Doug at the Care … Continue reading →

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Are you in Victoria over Spring Break?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Laurie Parker

The James Bay Care Centre is looking for students who are interested in pushing wheelchairs on Thursday, March 31st. They are planning to take about six of their residents to dinner at the community school about two blocks from the … Continue reading →

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Easter Tea at the James Bay Care Centre

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Laurie Parker

The James Bay Care Centre is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Easter Tea. It will take place on Sunday April 24th at 2:00 pm. If you are interested, please contact Doug at the Care Centre by early … Continue reading →

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Playing Wii and Calling Bingo Games!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Laurie Parker

The Glenshiel Housing Society (a retirement residence) needs your help! They are looking for people to: call Bingo games on Monday evenings at 6:30 to play Wii and other games with the residents from Monday to Saturday at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm Come … Continue reading →

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Scrabble Anyone?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Laurie Parker

Did you know: There is just one Q in a Scrabble game Scrabble is also known as Alfapet, Funworder, Skip-A-Cross, Spelofun and Palabras Cruzadas The game is sold in 121 countries in 29 different languages One hundred million sets have … Continue reading →

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The Cridge Centre

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Laurie Parker

The Cridge Centre is looking for a team of students to spend time with their senior residents on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm. This is an opportunity to read, play games, have coffee, or organize activities with a dynamic … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill Villa

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Laurie Parker

The Beacon Hill Villa is starting an intergenerational program in February, where teens spend time with seniors to share stories, play games, visit and just hang out! They are looking for students to visit the Villa on Saturdays from 9:30 am … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill Villa Needs Volunteers

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Laurie Parker

Beacon Hill Villa is a Care Home for Seniors located in James Bay. They are looking for volunteers for a variety of opportunities. They would like to find long-term volunteers who are able to come in weekly to spend time … Continue reading →

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