Volunteer
Markhaven Home for Seniors welcomes volunteers! Markhaven is a Long Term Care Home providing care to 96 residents. We have 24-hour nursing care and 2 doctors on staff. Volunteers make a significant contribution to our Home and greatly enrich the lives of our residents.
Why Volunteering
Volunteers assist in many areas of our Home. Whether you are looking for a way to give back to the community, have some extra time, or are a high school, college, or university student, we welcome you to Markhaven.
What They Say
Oppportunities
- • Assisting with Activities/Programs, ex. Bingo, Baking, Singing
- • One on one visits, reading, special trips & occasions
- • Fundraising – help with annual luncheon/fashion show event
- • Dining Room Assistance
- • Church visits and Chapel Services
- • Kitchen/Dietary Assistance
- • Environmental Services, ex. gardening, painting, building maintenance, etc.
Application Procedure
Please note: Volunteer Recruitment is temporarily on hold. A notice will be posted here when we resume. Thank you for your understanding.
The procedure for volunteering at Markhaven begins with coming in for a tour of our Residence and a short interview to discuss what you are interested in and what we have available. You would also receive our Application Form, and a Police Check form which must be completed if you are 18 or over.
As part of the volunteering process, Markhaven will provide an Orientation for all of our Volunteers.
Please note that the minimum age for volunteering at Markhaven is 15 years of age.
If you are interested, please complete this short questionnaire and send with your resumé to volunteer@markhaven.ca. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Other Ways To Help
The Markhaven Foundation gratefully accepts donations on behalf of Markhaven Home For Seniors, a non-profit facility. All proceeds directly benefit our residents. Your support through the Foundation provides funds to enrich and enhance the lives of our residents on a day to day basis