Be a LEO Volunteer!
LEO works to empower our community to stay involved and give back through volunteerism, no matter your age!
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Volunteers are an essential part of our programs for seniors and vulnerable people in Sarnia-Lambton. Why? As a non-profit organization, Lambton Elderly Outreach relies on the extra support services and community outreach that volunteers provide in compliment to our hardworking staff!
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Thinking about becoming a volunteer? Read about our volunteer opportunities. Contact volunteer@lambtonelderlyoutreach.org or call 519-845-1353 to get involved!
Friendly Visiting
Friendly Visitor
Friendly Visiting matches an isolated older adult with a volunteer to foster companionship through face-to-face or over-the-phone conversation, activities, and shared interests.
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Volunteer Requirements:
1-2 hours per week.
Lead the planning of meeting times and dates.
Complete Tracking Sheet for monthly submission
Forever Fitness
Instructor
Bring your energy and help provide a healthy active lifestyle for Seniors in the community by becoming a Forever Fit instructor.
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Volunteer Requirements:
Training at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging in London to learn Senior Fitness Instruction
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Diner's Club
Event Support
Attend one of our Diner's Club luncheons to help serve our clients a nutritious meal.
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Volunteer Requirements:
Minimum one per month
Office Administration
Administrative Support
Assist with front office reception.
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Volunteer Requirements:
One 4-hour shift weekly during office hours
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Meals on Wheels
Delivery Driver
Deliver meals and spend a few minutes providing a safety check to clients in the Meals on Wheels program.
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Volunteer Requirements:
Flexible scheduling
Routes that are close to your location
Time commitment varies
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Bingo
Game Day Assistant
Help run BINGO sessions at JACKPOT Time in Sarnia. Provides funding through the Bingo to Lambton Elderly Outreach.
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Volunteer Requirements:
1 2-hour shift per month.
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Transportation
Driver
Assist seniors and adults with disabilities who do not drive attend appointments, run errands, and participate in community events.
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Volunteer Requirements:
Dates and times are flexible and volunteers of this program can decide which trips they commit to. Number of hours per week is completely up to you!
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Board of Directors
Member
The role of the Board is to represent the moral ownership, to focus on the strategic plan and long-term vision, and to monitor the operations of both the Board and the organization.
Specific skill sets may include:
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Strategic planning
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Program development
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Human resources management
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Financial management/audit
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Risk management oversight
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Accreditation/quality improvement
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CEO performance measurement
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Governance/accountability management
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Legal
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Information systems
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Health care
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Safety
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Volunteer Requirements:
Directors of the Board are required to attend quarterly Board meetings and attend to urgent matters as they arise. Board Members may sit on additional committees if needed.
