Volunteer For Community Care Northumberland
Community Care Northumberland relies on a team of hundreds of volunteers across Northumberland County who assist with program delivery, office administration, special events and more. Our volunteers are a valued and vital part of our team, offering their time and sharing their skills and interests to help our clients.
We require adherence to the organization’s COVID-19 vaccine policy (must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) and an up to date vulnerable sector check.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Drivers
CCN is seeking volunteer drivers to provide transportation for clients who are unable to drive for themselves. A reimbursement of $0.50/kilometre for drivers’ out of pocket expenses such as fuel, insurance and vehicle maintenance is paid by the client or the client’s coverage directly to the volunteer. Volunteers are not paid for their time – this is their generous gift to the community.
COVID-19 safety measures are in place to protect the safety of drivers and clients.
To learn more about or to express your interest in becoming a volunteer driver, please email volunteer@commcare.ca, phone 1-866-514-5774 or complete the online volunteer application form.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers
CCN is seeking volunteers to assist with preparing hot meals and delivering hot and/or frozen Meals on Wheels. Hot meals are prepared locally throughout Northumberland County and delivered to clients at least once per week around the noon hour. Volunteers may also, or instead, assist with frozen meal delivery, which takes place approximately once every 2 weeks around noon.
COVID-19 safety measures are in place to protect the safety of all volunteers and clients.
To learn more about or to express your interest in becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer, please email volunteer@commcare.ca, phone 1-866-514-5774 or complete the online volunteer application form.
Board/Commitee Members
CCN is seeking volunteers interested in joining our Board or as Committee Members.
COVID-19 safety measures are in place to protect the safety of the volunteer and the client. At this time, friendly visits are taking place outside.
Learn More about our Current Board: Board of Directors – Community Care Northumberland (commcare.ca)
Click Here to Fill Out the Application Form: https://commcare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Board-Application-2023-1.docx
To learn more about or to express your interest in a VPS volunteer, please email volunteer@commcare.ca, phone 1-866-514-5774
Phone Security Checks
This volunteer opportunity includes a short telephone call at a prearranged time will provide reassurance, a sense of security or send assistance when needed. This volunteer opportunity is done from the comfort of your own home.
To learn more about or to express your interest in a Phone Security Check volunteer, please email volunteer@commcare.caor phone 1-866-514-5774.
Volunteer Peer Support (VPS)
This program trains Volunteers that will help Older Adults access supports in Northumberland, such as housing, safety, finances, spirituality, social connection, recreation and more, using the WrapAround for Older Adults service delivery, in partnership with the Ontario Health Team Northumberland (OHTN).
COVID-19 safety measures are in place to protect the safety of all volunteers and clients.
To learn more about or to express your interest in a VPS volunteer, please email volunteer@commcare.ca, phone 1-866-514-5774 or complete the Client Referral and Volunteer Registration forms here: Volunteer Registration Form or Referral Information Form
Print Flyer HERE.
Friendly Visiting Volunteers
CCN is seeking volunteers interested in joining our friendly visiting program, which matches volunteers with clients based on common interests. Volunteers and clients meet approximately once per week to enjoy pleasant conversation and companionship.
COVID-19 safety measures are in place to protect the safety of the volunteer and the client. At this time, friendly visits are taking place outside.
To learn more about or to express your interest in becoming a friendly visiting volunteer, please email volunteer@commcare.ca, phone 1-866-514-5774 or complete the online volunteer application form.
Home Help Brokered Workers
CCN is seeking home help workers to assist clients with light housekeeping and laundry who are unable to complete these tasks for themselves. Home help workers receive an hourly compensation of $17.00, paid directly by the client. Workers select the number of clients they would like to provide service for, the number of hours a week/month they would like to work, and in which area(s) of the county they would like to work.
COVID-19 safety measures are in place to protect the safety of home help workers and clients.
To learn more about or to express your interest in becoming a home help brokered worker, please email volunteer@commcare.ca, phone 1-866-514-5774 or complete the online volunteer application form.
Office Volunteers
CCN is seeking Office Volunteers throughout our offices across Northumberland County.
COVID-19 safety measures are in place to protect the safety of the volunteer and the client. At this time, friendly visits are taking place outside.
To learn more about or to express your interest in becoming a friendly visiting volunteer, please email volunteer@commcare.ca, phone 1-866-514-5774 or complete the online volunteer application form.
Hospice Volunteers
Hospice volunteers are community members wanting to support hospice palliative care, and clients and families using our services. Volunteers support hospice services in a variety of areas, including: client visiting, bereavement support, kitchen, reception, special events, and outdoor support.
Volunteers complete a 30-hour hospice training based off of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario’s 13 module training covering topics such as: Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care, Volunteer Role and Understanding Professional Boundaries, Communication Skills, Pain and Symptom Management, Understanding the Dying Process, Spirituality, Grief and Bereavement, Care for the Caregiver, Family, Ethics, Psychosocial Issues and Impact of Illness, Cultural Considerations, Infection Prevention and Control, and Orientation to your Local Hospice. Training and education is ongoing and sessions are offered throughout the year.
Bereavement volunteers participate in the 30-hour hospice training as well as an additional bereavement training. Bereavement volunteers support anyone anticipating a death, or grieving the loss of a loved one. Volunteers support clients with one-to-one support or in support groups.
We require adherence to the organization’s COVID-19 vaccine policy (must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) and an up to date vulnerable sector check.
Link to the Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Website HERE.
Ethics Education For CCN Volunteers:
Learn More on the Ethics Education Here
Presented By: Joshua T. Landry, Director and Ethicist, the Central East Regional Ethics Network (CEREN).
More Information: ethics@centraleastethics.ca or visit: https://centraleastethics.ca
WHAT IS ETHICS IN HEALTH AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SETTINGS?
Ethics involves helping clients/residents, families, and those who work in health and supportive care settings when they are facing difficult moral or value-based choices about the right or best course of action. The goal of discussing ethical issues is not to impose values on others, but to help individuals and groups in solving complex problems so they are able to make informed decisions about treatment or care.
Topics in health and supportive care that might present an ethical challenge could include:
- Value differences and conflicts
- Wait-list concerns
- End-of-life decision-making
- Allocation of resources
WHAT IS AN ETHICIST & HOW CAN THEY HELP ME?
All Community Care Northumberland (CCN) clients/residents, their families, staff and volunteers have access to an external Ethicist. The Ethicist is a resource person with advanced training in ethics, who can help clarify ethical issues, offer different perspectives, review options, and assist clients/residents, families, and care teams with decision-making.
WHAT WILL THE ETHICIST DO?
- Provide confidential consultation
- Ensure all relevant facts, values and options are explored
- Help people understand and explore available treatment or care options
- Identify and provide information to help people make decisions about ethical issues
- Mediate to assist individuals and/or groups when there is a difference of opinion about a particular patient care situation
- Provide education to clients/residents, families, and professionals on ethical issues that may arise
ARE THERE ANY OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP ME MAKE A DECISION?
At CCN, we have an Integrated Ethics Framework to assist clients/residents, families, staff and volunteers make ethical decisions, and deal with difficult ethical dilemmas. To access our Integrated Ethics Framework, centraleastethics.ca.
If you would like to speak with the CCN Ethicist, e-mail: ethics@commcare.ca
Click HERE to see the slides presented in our recent education on:
“Volunteer boundaries and behaviors: In practice and on social media”
Presented By: Joshua T. Landry, Director and Ethicist, the Central East Regional Ethics Network (CEREN).
More Information: ethics@centraleastethics.ca or visit: https://centraleastethics.ca
Volunteering with Community Care Northumberland provides a great opportunity to give back to your community while meeting new friends and learning new skills. You can choose the time commitment, location and volunteer opportunity best suited for you.
Become a Volunteer Today
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Community Care Northumberland. To apply, please complete our online volunteer application form or print and complete the application and return it to your local program office by email or in person. You can also phone 1-866-514-5774 to learn more about becoming a volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer in the kitchen or deliver Meals on Wheels to clients in your community
- Become a volunteer driver to take seniors and adults with disabilities to appointments
- Help CCN staff host and set up luncheons for seniors
- Provide home help and maintenance to clients in need
- Lead a wellness class or workshop
- Serve as a board or committee member
- Assist with office administration and reception
- Become a friendly visiting or telephone reassurance call volunteer
- Help with fundraising and special events
- Become a visiting hospice volunteer or volunteer at Ed’s House
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