Public Notices/Announcements - Windsor/Leamington - LAF Is Seeking Volunteers!

Many Volunteer opportunities are available with Life After Fifty! 

Want to help? The work of Life After Fifty depends heavily on the generosity of volunteers. There are many ways you can contribute. Interested individuals can call 519-254-1108 ext. 132 or email mhoevenaars@lifeafterfifty.ca

Volunteer opportunities include: 

Friendly Visitor 

• Providing companionship (no personal care required) in a seniors home one hour a week. 
• One hour visit once per week. Visits need to be done Mon-Fri between 8:30am-4:30pm
• The senior is screened prior to visits and a staff will accompany you on your first visit. 
• Police clearance is required 

Telephone Assurance Caller: 

• Providing a friendly phone call to homebound seniors to ensure safety and general well-being 
• Calls vary from once a week to 3 times a week
• Calls much be made Mon - Fri between 8:30am and 4:30pm

Fitness Spotters: 

• Supporting the fitness instructor to ensure participants are performing the exercises safely and correctly 
• Must have some fitness experience
• One class a week at the East Side Centre Wed, 1-2pm and Mon & Fri, 12:15-1:15pm 

Beginner Sewing Instructor: 

• Providing beginner sewing instructions to our members
• Must have sewing experience 
• One class a week at the East Side Centre on Wed, 10am-12pm OR Fri, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm 

Acrylic Paint Instructor: 

• Providing beginner painting classes to our members 
• Must have painting experience 
• At the East Side Centre. No details on times or days is available yet

LaSalle Cafe:

• Serving prepared sandwiches, soups & snacks to LaSalle Civic Centre visitors 
• One shift a week either Thurs or Fri, 11am-2pm 
• Safe Food Handling certified required. LAF will reimburse course fee after 4 month volunteer commitment

Bingo: 

• Greeting patrons and clearing tables at the bingo hall
• Paradise Gaming Hall, Dougall Ave. 
• A two-hour training workshop is required. Must be 19 years of age or over

50/50 Seller: 

• Selling 50/50 tickets to members, staff and centre visitors 
• Life After Fifty West Side Centre 
• Tues/Thurs/Fri anytime between 9:30am and 2pm