Become a Volunteer

We Need Volunteers!

Our Strength comes from Our Volunteers

Without the support of our many wonderful volunteers, our programs would not be as successful as they are. If you are interested in any of the volunteer programs below, please fill out the form below, call our office, or print the volunteer application form and mail or fax it to us. We would love to hear from you!


Current Needs ...

We really need volunteers who are interested in helping us with our Meals on Wheels Program! If you enjoy helping in the kitchen, delivering hot meal bags to your community, or delivering meals to clients please contact us! We would love to hear from you.

We always need volunteers for any of our programs so if your interest lies in another area (Transportation, Diners Club, Reassurance Callers, Community Care Treasures, or Brokered Workers) please give us a call or drop by if you're interested in learning more!

 

MEALS ON WHEELS food prep, drivers & social event assistance

HOME MAKING | HOME MAINTENANCE a brokered program to assist clients with indoor & outdoor home maintenance

REASSURANCE friendly & caring calls to clients

HIDDEN TREASURES assistance at our retail outlet for gently used items in Tweed

TRANSPORTATION driving clients to appointments, shopping and social activities

CCCH BOARD MEMBER to support the agency mission and objectives

CCCH FOUNDATION MEMBER to assist the agency in activities and fundraising initiatives


Volunteer Rights

As a volunteer providing services to clients of Community Care for Central Hastings, you can expect that:

  • You will be treated with dignity and respect

  • You will be treated as a co-worker

  • You will be given a suitable assignment with consideration for personal preference, skills and education.

  • You may request help if a job is too large or strenuous.

  • You will receive guidance and direction.

  • Your comments and concerns regarding working conditions or clients, will be addressed by your supervisor.

  • You will be heard, have a part in planning and be shown respect for your opinion.

  • You will be appreciated and recognized for your service.

  • Your personal information will be kept confidential.

  • You will work in a safe environment. You may refuse to do any task that you feel to be unsafe.

 

Volunteer Responsibilities

As a Community Care volunteer you have the responsibility to:

  • Be sincere in the offer of the service.

  • Be loyal to Community Care for Central Hastings.

  • Maintain the dignity and integrity of the agency.

  • Maintain the standards of confidentiality regarding agency or client information.

  • Understand your volunteer role.

  • Carry out the duties promptly regarding agency or client information.

  • Participate in orientation and ongoing training.

  • Accept the guidelines and decisions of your supervisor.

  • Refer clients to the office if they contact you directly for service.

  • Collect specified fees from clients and remit according to agency policy.

  • Decline all offers of money over the scheduled fee.

 

Volunteer Application Form

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Person to Notify in Case of Emergency
Emergency Contact #1
Emergency Contact #2

Interests
Tell us in which areas you are interested in volunteering
Availability
During which hours are you available for volunteer assignments?
Do You Drive?
Special Skills and Qualifications
Summarize special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment or through other activities, including hobbies or sports.
Previous Volunteer Experience
Have you had any previous experience as a volunteer?
Special Considerations
How Did You Hear About Us?
References
Please list the names of 2 references (not relatives).

Agreement and Signature
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