Work Here Visitor Parking Donate Contact Us Live Here Services and Activities Get Involved About Us - A + Volunteer Volunteer Students Apply now Home Volunteer The Value of One, The Power of Many Volunteers are instrumental in supporting the residents at Shepherd Village. From assisting with Recreation programs, helping with feeding or enjoying a friendly visit, volunteers support our residents in so many ways. Below is a big thank you for volunteering with Shepherd Village Inc from 2 Senior Management staff. Click one of the two pictures below to view the video messages: Volunteers Bring Change Many thanks to AdvantAge Ontario for hosting the Ontario Video Contest Award. We are proud to share that Shepherd Village took first place! Please click on the picture below to see how our volunteer, Joshua, feels about being a volunteer. #VolunteersBringChange #ShepherdVillage Builds skills and brighten days We are fortunate to have a diverse group of volunteers, including college and university students, family members and friends, who play an active and important role at Shepherd Village. We are always looking for caring and compassionate people who are eager to make a difference. Whether you are looking for a general role or wish to assist trained staff in a specific area, we can help customize your experience so it meets your needs while having a positive impact for residents. Volunteers help with resident care, recreation, technology, spiritual life and administration. We also offer post-secondary and high school co-ops and a leadership program for grade 11 and 12 students. Urgently needed We have a wide variety of volunteer roles but the ones we need most urgently are: Spiritual Care Assistant: 2 hours/week – You will spend quality time with residents to read the bible, talk about your spiritual journey and participate in hymn sings. Meal Time Assistant: 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. OR 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. – You will be assisting nursing staff by helping residents to eat their meals. Friendly Visitor: 1 hour/week – You will be visiting a Lodge resident on a weekly basis and developing a respectful and caring relationship. An understanding of or experience with dementia is a benefit, but not required. Receptionist: Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – This is a wonderful position for you to interact with a variety of residents and community members. You must be able to multi-task. **Please note you must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer at Shepherd Village** Steps to volunteer All volunteers must be able to fulfill a minimum of 2 hours per week for 6 months of volunteer service Complete the online application form and attach your resume at the end of the form where indicated. A valid 2-step Mantoux (TB) skin test. If step 1 is positive, you must have the results of a chest x-ray. Written proof of a negative COVID-19 test Proof of a recent flu shot Complete a vulnerable sector check Complete an interview via Zoom Attend an orientation Complete online and role-specific trainings Sign a Memo of Understanding Contact us Volunteer Cordinator 416.609.5700 ext. 275 volunteer@shepherdvillage.org Students placements Co-op placements For students, getting hands-on work experience is critical to their future. At Shepherd Village, we offer high school, college and university students a professional and respectful learning environment. We host students from high school and from post-secondary programs such as gerontology, nursing, recreation, seminary, project management and more. Our students learn new skills, build their networks and gain real world experience, all of which is vital for their resumes and to kick start their careers. L.E.A.D. program Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement, Determination or L.E.AD. is a strengths-based program for students in grades 11 and 12 that helps them gain valuable tools to successfully transition to college or university. Students learn about resume writing and scholarship and career opportunities and they build lifelong skills of self-exploration, self-management, self-worth, self-confidence, working well with others and community engagement. Apply now I am interested in:* (check all that apply) Reception (weekends) Spiritual Care Assistant Friendly Visitor Thursday Nights Terrace Spiritual Life and Palliative Care Assistant Meal Time Assistant iPad/Tablet Assistant Recreation Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Assistant Village Club Church Service Other/Unsure Personal Information: Name* First Last Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon Province Postal Code Email address* Phone* Occupation* Business phone* May we contact you at work?* Yes No Are you 16 years or older and less than 65 years of age?* Yes No Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?* Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense for which a pardon has not been granted?* Yes No Education / Training / Skills (Please include a resume if you have one) Are you currently a student?* Yes No Highest grade completed* Special training* Skills* Interest / Hobbies* Do you drive?* Yes No Do you speak any other language than English?* Yes No Volunteer Experience Where did you learn about being a volunteer at Shepherd Village?* -- Please select -- High school College/University Current/former resident Staff member Another volunteer Church Electronic board outside of Shepherd Village Volunteer Toronto Employment Ontario Christian Careers Canada Google search Other I wish to volunteer because* -- Please select -- High school requirement (40 hours) Learn new skills/improve my resume Retired New to Canada In the hopes of finding employment Want to give back/make a difference Other Past volunteer experience (where, when):* Time Availability When are you available?* (check all that apply) Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly Best day(s):* Time of day:* References Please give two (2) professional references (e.g. teacher, employer, caseworker, pastor): Reference 1: Name* First Last Reference 1: Phone* Reference 1: Relationship* Reference 1: How long have you known him/her?* Reference 2: Name* First Last Reference 2: Phone* Reference 2: Relationship* Reference 2: How long have you known him/her?* Emergency Contact In case of emergency, I give permission to contact: Emergency Contact: Name* First Last Emergency Contact: Phone* Emergency Contact: Relationship* Emergency Contact: Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon Province Postal Code Resume Please click here to attach your resume. 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