People Helping People
This position is for an equipment-savvy person and involves installing new equipment in the homes of clients and handling routine maintenance work such as Personal Help Button replacements. The time commitment for the position depends on your availability; however, Nanaimo Lifeline asks for a minimum of 2 hours per week. Required skills are for someone
NFLA is seeking kind, caring, compassionate volunteers to help seniors in their housing search. Volunteers for this position would help seniors find private rentals online and guide seniors through rental platforms and provide technical support using laptops provided by the program. Kind and compassionate volunteers are required with basic computer knowledge. For more information, please
Mid Island Elder College provides learning opportunities for seniors. It runs on volunteer power and it needs your help. From time to time, Elder College hosts information tables at local events. Opportunities include putting up posters, assisting with refreshments at the Speaker Series, and more. Even a couple of hours of your time makes a
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.
Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people with early symptoms of dementia to enjoy with a friend or family member. A 45 to 60 – minute gentle fitness program is followed by an hour of socializing and activities designed to stimulate thinking, play laughter and connection. A volunteer for this position