Volunteering

Carewest has numerous volunteer opportunities currently available at our 10 care centres around Calgary. Carewest volunteer opportunities are listed below as well as on the Propellus website (do a search for “Carewest”).

Administrative Volunteer

Administrative volunteers assist with tasks such as filing, follow-up calls to general inquiries, building tours, room audits, and setting up conference rooms.  Other administrative duties may be included.

Bingo Volunteer

Play an important role in making this activity enjoyable for our Carewest clients and residents. For many residents, bingo is the highlight of the week!  Join in the fun and become a Bingo Caller for various afternoon shifts.

Coffee/Tea Party Assistant

Volunteers are needed for this weekly afternoon event to assist with equipment and furniture set-up, greeting and portering guests, serving food and beverages and clean-up/take down.

Exercise Class Assistant

A great opportunity for students in Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Fitness Programs or Therapy Assistant programs who would like some experience on a rehabilitation unit! Carewest is currently looking for a Exercise Class Assistants

Games Assistant

Games Assistant volunteers lead our clients and residents in playing games. This may be one to one, or with small groups. There are various games to choose from such as Bridge, Uno, Checkers, card games and more.

Gift Store Clerks

The Carewest Gift Shops are exciting hubs of activity, offering a variety of unique gift items. They serve as the local convenience shop for the site with books, magazines, greeting cards, snacks, and personal care items. Gift Shop volunteers help the site as the proceeds generated are donated back to the site to support resident and client programs. As a Gift Shop volunteer, you will gain valuable experience in customer service by creating retail displays, cash operations and assisting with stocking the store. The ability to operate a cash register is an asset but training will be offered. There are a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts available.

Music Volunteer

Enjoy playing a musical instrument? Carewest sites are always looking for volunteers with a musical background who can play hymns while our residents sing. Times and day of the week may be flexible and can be discussed with the Site Contact.

Pain and Palliative Volunteer

Palliative care volunteers provide compassion and support to terminally ill clients.  The goal of palliative care is to have the best quality of life for the residents and families who are facing serious illnesses and end-of-life issues.

Professional Appointment Volunteer

Professional appointment volunteers will be required dependent on scheduled appointments. This opportunity would be suitable for someone with a flexible schedule, preferably available during daytime hours during the week. As a professional appointment volunteer you will be a companion to a client which may involve pushing a wheel chair, meeting with care unit staff members prior to departure and obtaining information, paperwork, and a travel card. During the trip, the volunteer will stay with the resident/client in the waiting room only, return the travel card, and relay any information and paper work to care unit.

Special Event Volunteer

Special Event volunteers to assist at various special events and seasonal parties, as well as with occasional and time-specific projects. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with very limited or specific time commitments.

Visiting Companion

By becoming a Carewest Visiting Companion volunteer, you will help to provide social contact, companionship and support. Visiting Companion volunteers help clients and residents stay connected to their communities. Activities could include: baking or cooking, playing cards, conversation, walks, watching movies, helping to open and read mail, puzzles, etc.  Shifts are very flexible.

Walking Program Volunteer

Volunteers will assist Therapy staff with programs both inside and outside the building. Time frames are flexible during weekdays.  Duties may include assisting as a tour guide/walk leader, pushing wheelchairs, encouraging clients and creating a supportive environment for the clients