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Volunteer Opportunities with the Seniors Hub
Current Volunteer Positions: (click link for more info)
• New program: We are seeking volunteers for "Move, Groove, and Improve!"
At South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, we recognize and respect your person and believing that you have an important role to play in creating a caring, loving, sharing, collaborating and fun community. Therefore, we’d like to invite you to bring your gifts and talents in exchange for heart-felt appreciation and the knowledge that you’ve made a positive impact in your neighbourhood. Seniors Hub services offer direct programs which are designed to encourage, empower, and to improve the quality of life for seniors.
Who YOU Are:
- YOU are warm, caring, patient, reliable and willing to go that extra mile for others
- YOU are trustworthy with a genuine interest to promote / encourage social interactions among seniors
- YOU love meeting new people and listening to stories
- YOU love giving back and make others smile
- YOU love maintaining a positive outlook in life and have a great sense of humour
- YOU are open hearted, non-judgmental and see the good in others
Seniors Hub Volunteer Positions
- Seniors Hub Council
- Seniors Hub Council Transportation Committee
- Seniors Hub Council Program Commitee
- Seniors Hub Council Communications Committee
- Peer Support Program and Neighbourly Together
- Vancouver South Better at Home Transportation Volunteer Driver (must be 21 years or older)
- Vancouver South Better at Home Shopping Shuttle Support
- Walking Club Program Leader
- Intercultural Wellness Program Leaders and Assistants
- Information and Referral Counsellor
- Conversational English Instructors
Our Philosophy of Volunteer Involvement
The achievement of the goals of this organization is best served by the active participation of members of our community. To this end, South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) and The Seniors Hub accepts and encourages the involvement of volunteers at all levels of the agency and within all appropriate programs and activities.
Volunteers, and the contributions they make through volunteering, significantly enhance the quality of life, community spirit and our programs. Therefore, SVNH and The Seniors Hub will continue to develop and provide support for volunteers to ensure their continued involvement and safety at the Neighbourhood House.
Individual benefits of volunteering with us:
Volunteers, and the contributions they make through volunteering, significantly enhance the quality of life, community spirit and our programs. Therefore, SVNH and The Seniors Hub will continue to develop and provide support for volunteers to ensure their continued involvement and safety at the Neighbourhood House.
Individual benefits of volunteering with us:
- Personal growth
- Greater feeling of balance in one’s life
- Increased contacts and establishment of personal networks
- Greater understanding of programs and services for seniors
- Enhanced feelings of self-esteem and self-worth
- Feeling of ‘having made a difference” in people’s lives
- Volunteer recognition certificate based on commitment, number of hours and evaluation by the program supervisor
- Participation in the annual Volunteer Appreciation event
The Seniors Hub is looking for New Council Members!
Are you an older adult or senior (55+) looking to stay active in your community? Passionate about issues that affect seniors and looking for a place to have a say? Join us!
The Seniors Hub Council is a place to take action, share ideas, and connect with like-minded seniors. Our approach is collaborative and community-based, and our purpose is to facilitate mature adults' independence and active participation in the community.
Potential candidates should be team players, open-minded, and dependable. Council members meet on the first Tuesday of every month, and we are looking for a commitment of one year and 15 hours/month.
The Seniors Hub Council is a dedicated group of seniors who provide advocacy in Southeast Vancouver in a number of ways. Senior volunteers share information on issues affecting seniors and identify assets and gaps in community services and programs.
Past successes have included workshops on promoting health, raising awareness of elder abuse, and information sessions about benefit entitlements. Many of these workshops are provided in several languages.
We also produce an informative newsletter highlighting community resources, the efforts of volunteers, and examples of best practices within the community.
Our current major focus has been to collaborate with other senior organizations on a transportation strategy for the area. In 2013, we launched a “Digital Story Telling” project to raise awareness and give seniors a voice regarding their frustrations about the inadequate public transportation in South Vancouver.
Through our projects and programs, the Hub seeks to help seniors escape isolation, enhance their well-being, uncover opportunities, and empower them to participate in the community.
SVNH Programs
Active Together at The Seniors Hub!
Come Volunteer with us - We have lots of fun!
Volunteers are a vital part in achieving our goal of making our neighbourhood a better place to live.
We are always looking for people to volunteer with us – Come join us!
South Vancouver Seniors Hub Services
Outreach Programs
Seniors Peer Support Program
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Providing one-on-one support to lonely and isolated seniors through Friendly Phone/Visitor Program. Group support offered off-site. A second language is an asset. More info here
To volunteer, contact:
Amie Peacock
Email - 604-324-6212 Ext 142
To volunteer, contact:
Amie Peacock
Email - 604-324-6212 Ext 142
Neighbourly Together
Help us reach out to seniors in Southeast Vancouver! The South Vancouver Neighbourhood House “Neighbourly Together” project is a new service that connects neighbours to support seniors. Are you or do you know an elder who could benefit from more community support? More info here
To volunteer, contact:
Amie Peacock
Email - 604-324-6212 Ext 142
To volunteer, contact:
Amie Peacock
Email - 604-324-6212 Ext 142
Vancouver South Better at Home
Better at Home is a program designed to help seniors live independently in their homes by providing simple, non-medical support services, such as light housekeeping and transportation to
seniors living in the South Vancouver area. Services are charged on a sliding scale based on income. More info on this page here
seniors living in the South Vancouver area. Services are charged on a sliding scale based on income. More info on this page here
For more information or to apply to volunteer at Vancouver South Better at Home, please contact:
