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- Volunteer Position: Volunteer Photographer
- Name of Program: Wellness Program
Program Description
The Seniors Wellness Program’s mandate is to help seniors connect with their neighbours through workshops, special events, and weekly social activities. Our weekly programs include a Coffee Social on Thursday mornings and Musical Mingle, a drop-in karaoke-style coffee house, on Friday afternoons. Every Monday afternoon, we host a different activity: Birthday and Bingo, Karaoke, World Café (a current topics discussion group), and a 55+ Social Club. We also host many special events, such as a Holiday Luncheon in December, Lunar New Year, Mother’s Day Tea, and other holiday celebrations. Workshops range from comedy improv and hula dancing to financial literacy and fall prevention. We also hope to offer regular movie afternoons.
- Day(s) and Time:
- Mondays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for Monday Fun Day activities.
- Fridays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for Musical Mingle.
Days and times vary for our special events and workshops, although many take place on Monday afternoons. Major events like the Holiday Luncheon may require an all-day commitment
- Location: CNH Main House and Annex
Duties
- Engage older adults and confirm their consent before taking photos
- Take group and individual digital photos to capture memories and promote CNH
programs - Respect privacy of subjects and transfer all photo files to the CNH server (copyright
remains with CNH)
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Empathy for and interest in engaging older adults
- Aptitude for taking group and individual photos
- Proficiency in using a Smartphone or other digital camera
- Respect subjects’ privacy
- Detail-oriented and able to work respectfully within a team
- Fluency in both English and another language, especially Cantonese, is an asset
- Criminal Records Clearance focused in vulnerable sectors
Benefits
- Gain valuable experience working with a supportive team committed to helping
- others.
- Engage with older adults within the Collingwood community. Make a difference in
their lives. - Promote CNH wellness programs to help seniors break out of their social isolation and
prevent abuse, neglect, and self-neglect. - Contribute to better health outcomes and quality of life for older adults.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our online registration form or visit our locations to complete a printed form.