Allendale Volunteers

Site: Milton - Allendale Long-Term Care Home

Record #: MIL0086
Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-825-6000 ext 8024
Fax 905-878-8797
E-Mail Tracy.Faulkner@halton.ca
Website https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Older-Adults/Long-Term-Care-Homes/Volunteering-with-Services-for-Seniors
Primary Contact Tracy Faulkner, Life Enrichment Supervisor

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Volunteer group serving the Allendale long-term care home.

Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Assists residents in achieving optimum quality of life Activities include:

  • help with therapeutic recreational activities (bingo, outings, shopping trips, birthday and other parties, picnics, baking)
  • provide assistive dining/feeding
  • provide escorts for residents attending outside appointments
  • work one-on-one residents who are lonely (Friendly Visiting)
  • bring screened pets for visits
  • help with office administration
  • care for resident pets
  • assist with garden and plant care
Hours

Flexible

Areas Served Milton
Eligibility Ages: 14 year(s) and up
  • some evening and weekend programs available during school year
  • full summer student volunteer program - June to September
Application
  • involves an application, interview and orientation
  • require security clearance with vulnerable screening, two references, flu immunization required during flu season (Nov- April) and 2 Step TB skin test
  • successful candidates receive orientation training including health & safety, meal assistance, infection control, general policies and procedures
  • minimum time requirement 40 hours for students
  • Online application form for Volunteers
Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
Allendale Long-Term Care Home
185 Ontario St S
Milton, ON L9T 2M4
Intersection Ontario St S and Main St E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Volunteer Opportunities