Volunteering at simcoe manor
Volunteers may sign in to the online Volunteer Portal by clicking on the link below. You will be asked for your email address and your password.
Are you a new Volunteer? Please use the personal email you provided during the application process, and use the temporary password that was given to you. You will be prompted to make a new password. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator if you require us to reset your link through email.
Volunteer Activities
Gardening Volunteers at Simcoe Village
Ontario Senior Achievement Award
Above, Janet Tipping accepting the Ontario Senior Achievement award with Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho.
Janet Tipping who has volunteered for over 44 years at Simcoe Manor, recording a total of 8100 hours to date. With every visit, Janet demonstrates her genuine desire to assist the residents and always has a friendly smile and a welcoming approach making each and every resident feel special. Her dedication to the many tasks she completes as well as her determination to provide for the betterment of the residents at our facility is evident with her every visit. She was one of 16 people to receive the Ontario Senior Achievement Award. The ceremony took place last month at Queens Park.
Above: Andrea Tipping chatting with Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell
For more information, please contact (905) 729-2267, Laura Czovek ext. 5030 or Rosa Athanassoulis ext. 5086
Your support and contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of our residents and families at Simcoe Manor.
- Provide compassionate presence for the resident
- Sit with the resident
- Read
- Play comforting music
- Provide conversation
- Talk about their interests
- Ensure Palliative Care Cart is available/stocked
- And much more…
Meetings are held January, April, July, and October on the second Wednesday of the month. Please check for virtual link.
Volunteer Dedication
Thank you to the ongoing service from each and every one of you. Our programs and services would not be possible if not for the assistance and dedication of our volunteers.
Cyber Seniors
There is an opportunity to assist with a new program called Cyber Seniors – assisting a resident with using an iPad, teaching skills such as using email, Facebook, skype, etc. Other volunteer opportunities for students include meal assistance and program assistance.