Volunteer

A unique opportunity awaits you!

Volunteering provides the opportunity to learn, develop and strengthen your skills while sharing your time.

peopleCare Communities provides a number of different volunteering opportunities – helping with activities, administrative functions, special events and many more.

Share your time and know you are making a difference.

Volunesia: that moment when you forget you’re volunteering to help change lives, because it’s changing yours.”

How to Become a Volunteer

Step One: Apply

A Volunteer Application Form must be completed to become a volunteer. The application form provides the Volunteer Co-ordinator with information about you, your interests and previous experiences. To receive a Volunteer Application Form, please contact the Home you are interested in volunteering at or complete the information below.

Step Two: Interview

Upon receipt of the completed form, the Volunteer Co-ordinator will contact you to set up an interview. The interview provides the opportunity for Volunteer Co-ordinator to learn more about you, why you want to volunteer, your interests and skills. This is also an opportunity for you to meet the Volunteer Co-ordinator and ask any questions you might have.

Step Three: Criminal Reference Check

All volunteers require a successful criminal reference check. The Volunteer Co-ordinator will provide you with a letter for the police expressing your interest in volunteering with the Home. It is your responsibility to take the letter to the police, obtain the criminal reference check and ensure a copy is brought back to the Home.

Step Four: Orientation and Training

All volunteers complete mandatory orientation and training related to health, safety and their roles and responsibilities. Additional training is provided for roles specific to a department or position.

If you are interested in receiving a form, please complete the information below:

Volunteer Application Form

Personal Info * Required
First Last
Email * Required
Phone * Required
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address * Required
Street Address City Province Postal Code
Emergency Contact
First Last
Relationship
Phone
Do you have any physical limitations, which would govern any kind of assignment?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain:
Are you under the age of 16?
- Yes
- No
Are you under the age of 18?
- Yes
- No
Are you volunteering as part of your educational curriculum?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please complete the following:
Name of Institution
Contact Name
Phone
Current Grade/Course/Level
Requirements
Ex. number of hours, special project etc.
How did you hear about our program?
Reasons for volunteering in retirement community:
Position interested in (check as many boxes that apply):
- Friendly Visitor
- Special Events
- Outings
- Leisure Assistant
- Religious Services
- Restorative Care
- Housekeeping
- Dietary
- Maintenance
Length of Volunteer Commitment (please choose one):
- Student
- Casual
- Regular
Skills/ Experiences you have to offer:
Educational/training background:
Volunteer Experience:
Supervisor’s Name & Address
Position Held
Date To/ From
Reason for leaving
Employment Experience
Employer's Name & Address
Position Held
Date To/ From
Reason for leaving
References
Please supply at least two references other than family members (Employer, friend, school, minister, etc.)
Reference #1 Name * Required
First Last
Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone * Required
Email * Required
Relationship * Required
Reference #2 Name * Required
First Last
Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone * Required
Email * Required
Relationship * Required
Reference #3 Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Email
Relationship
Date of Reference checked
By email or phone
Agreement
I, __________________, authorize peopleCare Communities to collect personal information appropriate to the position applied for concerning my Volunteering/ employment history and academic background to verify the character references I have supplied. I understand that approval of this application is subject to a police reference check as well as a probationary period and I will be evaluated at this time to determine continued participation in the Oakcrossing Retirement Living volunteer program. I hereby would like serve as a Volunteer at Oakcrossing Retirement Living , and agree to have a TB skin test on start date and yearly thereafter I certify that all statements made in this application are to the best of my knowledge correct. Should any statements be proved inaccurate, this agreement will become void.
Signature * Required
Signature of applicant: * Required
Date: * Required
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Signature of parent or Guardian (18yrs and under):
Date:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

It takes an average of four to six weeks to become a volunteer.

peopleCare Communities welcomes everyone from the age of 14 and up.

peopleCare Communities is flexible to your schedule and timelines. We appreciate your time and consideration.

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A unique opportunity awaits you!

How to Become a Volunteer

Step One: Apply

Step Two: Interview

Step Three: Criminal Reference Check

Step Four: Orientation and Training

Volunteer Application Form

If yes, please complete the following:

Volunteer Experience:

Employment Experience

References

Agreement

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to apply to be a volunteer?

How old do you need to be to volunteer?

Is there a specific schedule or minimum number of hours required to volunteer?