Activity Assistant - DALTC

Volunteer Success; Toronto; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Volunteer Success is looking for an Activity Assistant Volunteer in Toronto to help prepare and lead group programs for our Long-term Care Volunteer team. Key responsibilities include assisting with program preparations, supporting residents during activities, and delivering newspapers daily.

The ideal candidate must be at least 16 years old with strong communication skills in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin, and a genuine interest in helping residents. A commitment of at least 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old; higher maturity may be preferred.
• Fluency in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin is required.
• Successful completion of TB screening and Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program preparations including logistics.
• Support residents with tasks during activities.
• Escort residents to and from activity venues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassion and patience

Dependability and flexibility

Ability to assist with outdoor activities

Job description

Summary

Join our Long‑term Care Volunteer team as an Activity Assistant to help staff prepare and lead engaging group programs that enrich the daily lives of our residents.

Location

36 D'Arcy St #78, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1J7

Opportunity Type

Ongoing – Start Anytime

Schedule

Immediately

Position Overview

As an Activity Assistant Volunteer, you will provide crucial support in the implementation of various activation programs in a group setting. You will assist with the preparation, execution, and quality improvement of programs and work with staff to ensure that all program guidelines are followed, ultimately enriching the experience for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Activation Department with program preparations, including seating arrangements, equipment setup, and other logistics.
• Support residents with program tasks, ensuring smooth operations during activities.
• Assist with outdoor activities, such as outings.
• Deliver newspapers to residents on a daily basis.
• Complete assigned tasks and report progress to the supervising staff.
• Escort and assist residents, including wheeling them to and from the activity venue under staff supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age; some roles may require a higher level of maturity or prefer adult candidates.
• Strong communication skills in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin are required.
• Successful completion of tuberculosis (TB) screening and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Genuine interest in helping residents with compassion, understanding, and patience.
• Demonstrated dependability, initiative, flexibility, and reliability.
• Willingness to attend additional training as needed.
• Willingness to undergo a background or police records check.
• Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin.

Commitment

• Available Monday to Sunday for 3‑4 hour shifts or as assigned.
• Minimum commitment of 6 months.
• Position located at the Mon Sheong Home for the aged (36 D'Arcy Street, Toronto, ON).