Participate in a variety of programs and services at Sheridan Villa, including:

• ACTIVATION PROGRAMS: Assisting residents attending various programs including bingo, music, trivia, baking, crafts, games, gardening, etc.


• GENERAL STORE: Selling basic items and snacks to residents/clients/family members and visitors


• DINING SUPPORT: Assisting residents/clients at meal times


• OUTINGS: Accompanying residents/clients attending group outings such as shopping and bowling


• FRIENDLY VISITS: Interacting with residents one on one and supporting them in a activities such as reading, writing and games

Long Term Care Centre Volunteers ensure that each resident/client is treated with respect and dignity and that his/her choices and preferences are considered and respected at all times. Volunteers provide Supervisors, Activation, and Volunteer Services with information on a regular basis (residents visited, participation level and length of visit).

PLEASE APPLY AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY. Volunteers with 'profiles' in Volunteer MBC's Referral System can click the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above), and your name/contact information will be added to a confidential list of applicants, plus you will gain immediate access to the Region of Peel online VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS. If you do not have a 'volunteer profile', you are invited to create one: Create your Volunteer Profile - Volunteer MBC. 

Applicants should be prepared to provide 2 References and be accessible for a virtual online interview.

• Minimum Age - 14


• Minimum volunteering commitment - 60 hours (more than 6 months) > see TIME COMMITMENT, below


• Solid oral/written English language skills (fluency in additional languages is welcome)


• Committed to meaningful interaction with older adults (empathy, patience, appreciation of 'special needs')


• Must provide a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (form provided by Volunteer Resources)


• Must undergo TB test with negative result


• Proof of Vaccination (including 'booster' shot)


• Ability to volunteer collaboratively as part of a team and independently


• Committed to compliance with Peel LTC facilities' policies and procedures (incl. any COVID-19 protocols/precautions)

SCREENING of applicants will be virtual/remote, (telephone/email, online interviewing, etc.) After you have applied, please monitor your email 'Junk/Spam' and leave space on your voicemail for communications from the Region of Peel. Thank you!