Volunteer Nanaimo
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Volunteer Opportunities
Category: Seniors
EDEN GARDENS
Eden Gardens is seeking dedicated and compassionate volunteers to support the care of the outdoor gardens spaces at Eden Gardens. The outdoor garden spaces are therapeutic spaces with garden beds, fruit trees/berries, a koi pond and walking paths. Volunteers in this role will help ensure the outdoor garden spaces are consistently watered, maintained, weeded, and
NANAIMO FAMILY LIFE ASSOCIATION (NFLA)
NFLA is seeking volunteers to join the Friendly Visiting Program. Friendly Visitors are matched one-to-one with isolated seniors or adults in the Nanaimo community to provide companionship and connection. As a Friendly Visitor, you’ll spend time with your matched client doing simple, meaningful activities such s chatting, going for short walks, playing games or sharing
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC AND YUKON
Early-Stage Support Group Facilitators create a safe and inclusive space for people with early-stage dementia to share their experiences and strategies for living well with dementia. When needed, facilitators offer information to support participants as they navigate the dementia journey. Facilitators are people with discretion, empathy, strong listening skills, and a belief in the capacity
Kiwanis Lodge seeks help for the Bingo program on Wednesdays and/or Fridays at 1:30. Bingo volunteers are paired with 1 or 2 residents to help them keep up with game and add to the fun! Bingo lasts approximately 1 hour, with a snack and coffee time after; the bingo volunteer is welcome to stay for
The Kiwanis Village Horticultural Therapy program cares for 5 different garden areas for the residents of the village. They are looking for support with watering, general plant care and 1:1 visits with the residents in the garden spaces. The Horticultural Therapist is at Kiwanis Tuesdays and Fridays and would be there to support volunteers closely.