we’re RECRUITING VOLUNtEERS!
Volunteers are able to use the Volunteer Portal to:
- Check schedule
- Add/remove from the schedule
- Check volunteer hours
- Find volunteer number for signing in and out
Volunteers signing in for the first time can select password reset and follow the prompts. Please contact the Volunteer Supervisor for further assistance.
For more information, please contact Rosa Athanassoulis at rosa.athanassoulis@simcoe.ca (905) 729-2267 ext. 5080
Your support and contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of our residents and families at Simcoe Manor and Simcoe Village.
Interested in joining the Palliative Volunteer Team? These are the ways you can help.
- 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 …
Cyber Seniors
- Do you have a youth looking to obtain their volunteer hours this summer? There is an opportunity to assist with a 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.
Volunteer Activities
South Simcoe Therapy Dogs and their handlers who visit at Simcoe Manor
Simcoe Cycling Without Age
One of Simcoe Manor’s volunteers, went on a short adventure with our residents during the cycling program.
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
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.
