MCF is a great place to volunteer. If you like seniors, this is the place for
you.
The Foundation’s volunteer program supports the life enrichment activities in the supported living lodges. Volunteering for MCF is a rewarding experience as it is through the help of volunteers that seniors living in the supported living lodge program are able to participate in activities.
MCF relies on volunteers to assist with the day-to-day activity program and with 8 lodges in various locations, there is something for you close to home.
Examples of work that volunteers do are:
assist with happy hours or special events,
lead senior friendly exercise classes,
call bingo,
accompany small groups of seniors on outings,
do simple manicures,
help with recyling,
help with the library.
lead bible study.
Most of the activity programs take place between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday but some programs are early evening or Saturday.
To better accommodate the senior's needs, MCF asks for a commitment of 2 - 6 months or longer if the volunteer chooses. The single biggest asset a volunteer can bring with them to the Foundation is an understanding and appreciation of the elderly.
Each volunteer is required to complete an application form, have an orientation to the lodge and MCF and complete a security clearance check prior to being placed. For more information on volunteer opportunities in the Foundation, please contact ehann@mcfhousing.com
Current Volunteer Opportunities Name and Address of the Location:
Beaverdam Lodge: 2012 66th Ave SE in Lynwood
This lodge has just introduced a Memory Care wing for seniors who have mild dementia. They are seeking the following volunteers.
Bus Outing Assistant
This person would help the Activity Coordinator take residents on outings.
Activities Assistant
A volunteer(s) is needed to help with a variety of lodge activities such as playing cards, board games and reading short stories.
Piano Player and Sing a Long Leader
A volunteer is required to play piano and/or keyboard and lead seniors in sing a longs. We are looking for someone to play old time songs, not hymns.
The ideal volunteers are people who have the requiste skills, enjoy working with the elderly and who have some knowledge of the Alzheimer's Society "Best Friends" approach to working with people with dementia.
Please contact Emily Hann for more information or if you are interested in these opportunities.
