Volunteers - The key to our success

Helping members at the front desk

The Seniors Association Kingston Region has been growing and evolving for 33 years. The hard work of thousands of volunteers, including the nearly 700 active volunteers participating today, have kept it vibrant and dynamic for more than three decades.

A large portion of the volunteers are seniors themselves who help to create an association that they want to be a part of. They happily share their skills and experience working with the staff on committees, leading programs, and helping The Centre provide services to their fellow members.

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A number of the volunteers enjoyed rich careers and they readily accept a variety of leadership roles that allow them to continue developing their professional skills. Others challenge themselves by trying something new. The Seniors Association works to accommodate the skills, interests, and time of those who are willing to help keep The Centre thriving.

Volunteers Needed

Dishwasher needed on Tuesdays to work with a young man from 11:00am to 1:30pm.

Woodworking Leaders needed to assist in supervising the use of machines in the woodworking shop. Must be skilled in the use of power saws, drills, etc. and be willing to guide members in their correct use.

Experienced French Instructor(s) needed to lead a class in Level I or Level II French.

Exercise Leaders are needed for sittercise and regular exercise classes. All training provided, including first aid and CPR.

Bingo Volunteers needed to work in pairs for 2-hour shifts at Treasure Chest Bingo, 1600 Bath Road. No selling involved. This is an ongoing fundraiser for the Association.

Food Services Volunteers Needed

•   Servers for lunch in Hatter’s Cove on Fridays

•   Hostesses for Hatter’s Cove on Tuesday and Wednesday

•   Special Event Volunteers for evenings and weekends

•   Café servers to back up regular servers

Corporate Members Liaison needed to welcome new Corporate Members to our Association and follow through with our commitment to them.

Membership Outreach Ambassadors needed to make presentations about the Seniors Association to interested groups in the community. Ambassadors work in teams of two. Training provided.

Crafters needed to join our small team of volunteers who knit and crochet for our gift shop area. All supplies provided, including patterns, needles, and hooks.

Friendly Visitors needed to visit seniors in their homes one to two hours per week. You just need to be a good listener with a kind heart. Committee members needed to do home assessments and make visitor matches.