Qualifications of a Volunteer
Our volunteers come from all age groups and various ethnic, educational and vocational backgrounds. But they have certain qualities in common:
- Care and concern for all people
- Enjoyment of elderly people
- A sense of fulfillment in serving others
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Sense of humour
- Ability to establish relationships, to be understanding and reassuring
- Ability to listen and communicate well
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Patient, kind and non-judgmental
- Dependable and trustworthy
- Willingness to follow directions, rules and standards of conduct
- A sense of responsibility and commitment
- Willingness to learn
Our Commitment to Volunteers is to:
- Treat you with respect
- Let you know what is expected
- Encourage you to be involved with residents
- Encourage you to discuss with your contact any concerns you may have
- Help to make your volunteer time a positive experience
Download Menno Place Volunteer Application
We acknowledge with gratitude the incredible contribution of our many caring, dedicated volunteers, and welcome new applicants!
