Volunteer General Assistant – Lifestyle & Recreation

Overview

Volunteer assists seniors with recreation activities and outings.

Key Responsibilities

• activity coordination
• program setup
• resident escort
• companion support
• administrative support
• community outings

Tasks

Assist staff in organizing and facilitating recreational, social, and wellness activities (e.g., games, crafts, music, exercise, and special events) Join residents on fun community outings and events Promote an inclusive, respectful, and positive atmosphere for all participants Assist with escorting residents to and from activities or transportation areas Help set up and tidy activity spaces before and after programs Provide friendly companionship and encouragement to residents during programs Support the Lifestyle team with light administrative tasks such as attendance lists or organizing supplies Accompany residents and staff on bus outings and community trips, ensuring comfort, safety, and engagement throughout the excursion Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors by helping them stay active and connected -Assist staff in organizing and facilitating recreational, social, and wellness activities (e.g., games, crafts, music, exercise, and special events) -Join residents on fun community outings and events -Promote an inclusive, respectful, and positive atmosphere for all participants -Assist with escorting residents to and from activities or transportation areas -Help set up and tidy activity spaces before and after programs -Provide friendly companionship and encouragement to residents during programs -Support the Lifestyle team with light administrative tasks such as attendance lists or organizing supplies -Accompany residents and staff on bus outings and community trips, ensuring comfort, safety, and engagement throughout the excursion -Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors by helping them stay active and connected

Requirements

• criminal check
• first aid
• volunteer experience
• physical ability
• teamwork
• positive attitude

What You Bring

Willingness to follow staff direction and assist as part of a team Positive attitude, adaptability, and sense of fun Minimum age: 16 years (parental consent may be required for minors) Comfortable participating in outings and group activities Ability to interact respectfully with residents, staff, and families Completion of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (required for all volunteers working with seniors in BC) We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Volunteer General Assistants to support our Lifestyle and Recreation team in delivering fun, safe, and engaging programs — including joining residents on bus outings and assisting with in-house activities. Enthusiasm for activities such as arts, crafts, music, games, or fitness Friendly, patient, and reliable with good communication skills First Aid/CPR certification (an asset, but not mandatory) Previous experience volunteering or working with seniors or in community recreation settings Physical ability to assist residents with mobility (walking alongside, pushing wheelchairs, etc.) -Willingness to follow staff direction and assist as part of a team -Positive attitude, adaptability, and sense of fun -Minimum age: 16 years (parental consent may be required for minors) -Comfortable participating in outings and group activities -Ability to interact respectfully with residents, staff, and families -Completion of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (required for all volunteers working with seniors in BC) -Enthusiasm for activities such as arts, crafts, music, games, or fitness -Friendly, patient, and reliable with good communication skills -First Aid/CPR certification (an asset, but not mandatory) -Previous experience volunteering or working with seniors or in community recreation settings -Physical ability to assist residents with mobility (walking alongside, pushing wheelchairs, etc.)

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Benefits

Flexible schedule that fits your availability Bolivar Creek Retirement Residence (by Park Place Seniors Living)10928 132 Street, Surrey, BC V3T 0R3 Volunteer appreciation events and letters of reference available At Bolivar Creek Retirement Residence, we take pride in creating a vibrant and engaging environment where our residents can live life to the fullest. Through our Lifestyle & Recreation programs, we offer meaningful activities, social connections, and opportunities for seniors to stay active, creative, and involved in the community. Gain valuable hands-on experience in recreation, hospitality, and senior care -Flexible schedule that fits your availability -Volunteer appreciation events and letters of reference available -Gain valuable hands-on experience in recreation, hospitality, and senior care

About Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.

-Provides long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and supportive housing services. -Combines development, acquisition, and management to create comprehensive senior living communities. -Holds Receptions Accreditation Canada certification for its long-term care residences. -Engages in diverse projects including multi-level care centres and specialized facilities for dementia and palliative care. -Offers personalized senior care with a family-centric approach, inspired by the founders' nursing expertise.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-completion of a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening is required.