As a volunteer, you will be responsible for helping to assemble care packages filled with comfort items and supports for seniors living with dementia which will be delivered to Island Health care facilities across Vancouver Island.

Position: Comfort Care Package Volunteer

Working conditions: A mix of administrative work at Eldercare’s headquarters on Hillside Avenue, and light lifting and packing in an unheated storage space in Langford.

Timing: Up to 2 hours, weekday afternoons, 2-4 days per month.

Requirements: Valid driver’s license/car (or similar access to independent transport); can bend and lift boxes of up to 20 pounds.

Skills: This position requires keen attention to detail to prepare care package deliveries for shipping to Island care facilities, and a compassionate heart for seniors in need.

Your impact: Your work will bring comfort, support, and relief from anxiety, loneliness, and depression to Island seniors in need.

Eldercare Foundation believes that all seniors deserve the chance to age with dignity. To that end, Eldercare raises funds to help seniors age safely in place at home, to enhance long-term care, and to fund research and education aimed at improving the care available for seniors everywhere. 

For more information, please contact@eldercarefoundation.org.