Role Overview

The Thomson Centre is seeking volunteers to assist with Recreational Programming and Community Outings!

We are specifically looking for volunteers that have availability on weekdays, between the hours of 9:00 and 4:00pm. Shifts generally last between 2 and 3 hours.

Responsibilities

Duties for Programming Volunteers:
– Helping residents get to and from the program (examples of programs include music, physical and cognitive games, special events, cooking/baking, etc.)
– Engaging in friendly conversation with residents
– Providing 1:1 assistance under the direction of staff
– Assisting with set up and take down of the activity

Duties for Outing Volunteers:
– Helping residents get to and from the facility bus
– Engaging in friendly conversation with residents
– Providing 1:1 assistance under the direction of staff
– Examples of outings include: visits to museums, lunch outings, community events, shopping trips etc.

Experience and Skills

Qualifications needed:




– A genuine interest in helping older adults and individuals living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities in a long term care setting
– Good communication skills
– Friendly, respectful and dependable
– Ability to follow direction from staff and a willingness to learn new skills
– Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check and TB screening, as well as the ability to provide two personal or professional references
– Experience working in a long term care or hospital setting (or experience supporting a loved one) is an asset but not required

Estimated Time Commitment

2-4 hrs per week, for 6 months or longer.

Volunteer Recognition or Benefits

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Volunteers enjoy regular appreciation events and tokens of appreciation, as well as access to training and personal/career development. References can be provided after 6 months of service.

Minimum Age

17

Additional Screening or Clearance

Vulnerable Sector Check

Application Deadline

31 December 2026

Contact Person

Andrea Zimmerman, Coordinator of Volunteer Services

📌 Recreation and Community Outings Volunteer - Thomson Centre (Whitehorse)
🏢 Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon
📍 Whitehorse