The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions:
Volunteer “Friends,” Spiritwood and District Health Centre 306-883-4432: Volunteers are matched with a resident and become their personal friend. Volunteers might write letters, play cards, read, perform small favours, take their friend shopping for coffee in or out of the facility and recognize birthdays, Christmas and special occasions. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week.
Activity Programs, Hafford Special Care Home 306-549-2108— Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Depending on the needs of the facility, duties may include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting or baking. Shifts are 9 a.m. to noon and 12:45 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
“Loving Spoonfuls” – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136: Duties include escorting residents to and from dining rooms, assisting residents with meals when necessary, sitting with residents, and helping to make mealtime a pleasant time. Shifts are breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. Monday to Sunday, once or twice per week.
Contact the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at [email protected] or on the web at www.princealbertparklandhealth.com. Those interested can also contact the recreation staff in the PAPHR long-term care facility closest to them.
