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Service blog has moved

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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Volunteers Needed For A Swimathon!

The 26th Annual BMO Swimathon for Victoria Hospice will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. Individual swimmers collect pledges and swim at the Saanich Commonwealth Place Pool. A pancake breakfast will be followed by … Continue reading

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Bingo Caller Needed!

Nigel – Services for Adults with Disabilities Society provides housing for physically disabled adults and promotes independence of residents. They are looking for a volunteer to call Bingo Games in one of their residential care centres. They need help on … Continue reading

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ALS Fundraising Event

ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Between 1,500 and 2,000 Canadians currently live with ALS. The cause is unknown. There is no known cure or treatment that prolongs life significantly – yet. … Continue reading

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Gorge Road Hospital – Special Events Volunteer

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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Working in Elderly Homes – ongoing or one-time

James Bay Seniors Care Centre group or individual, repeat Because the Elderly can not get out into the community, they would love to sit and look through a photo album or a powerpoint of what is going on outside their … Continue reading

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Saanich Peninsula Hospital Presents: Pet Therapy

  Visit residents on the South Acute Medical Unit and Extended Care Unit. All animal volunteers must be approved by VIHA and have certification from a local therapy program such as PATS (Pacific Animal Therapy Society). Shifts are Monday- Sunday – … Continue reading

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Saanich Peninsula Hospital Presents: Bon Appetit – Company’s Coming

To provide companionship for residents and patients who would benefit from extra attention and stimulation during meals, create a social dining atmosphere. Classroom training and practical mentoring are provided. Shifts are Monday – Sunday – breakfast-8:30am-10am, lunch-11:30pm-1pm, supper-4:30pm-6pm. Contact Chris … Continue reading

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Social Butterflies. Saanich Peninsula Hospital

To foster relationships with patients. May include: visiting, reading, reminiscing, playing cards or board games, music, or assisting with structured activities. Many of these patients have some level of dementia. Some may have no family or friends who visit. Monday- … Continue reading

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Meal Time Host/Greeter Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Enhancing the dining experience of their residents in the Extended Care Units by portering, greeting and socializing with residents at meal times. This will include opening containers, refilling beverages, and pouring tea and coffee. Meal times are supervised by nursing … Continue reading

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