Welcoming back Volunteers - Volunteers completing
their IPAC Training and Re-Orientation - July 12th, 2021
Members of ENACTUS Group from Georgian College got to know resident Marilyn and made this blanket for her. The Enactus Group sends residents a recorded video chatting to them about their interests. Volunteer Dawn made this blanket for Marilyn using her favourite colour.
Volunteer Drive-By Gift Giving event was a hit despite the rain - June 25th, 2021
Gardening Volunteers at Simcoe Village
Ontario Senior Achievement Award
Above, Janet Tipping accepting the Ontario Senior Achievement award with Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho.
Janet Tipping who has volunteered for over 44 years at Simcoe Manor, recording a total of 8100 hours to date. With every visit, Janet demonstrates her genuine desire to assist the residents and always has a friendly smile and a welcoming approach making each and every resident feel special. Her dedication to the many tasks she completes as well as her determination to provide for the betterment of the residents at our facility is evident with her every visit. She was one of 16 people to receive the Ontario Senior Achievement Award. The ceremony took place last month at Queens Park.
Above: Andrea Tipping chatting with Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell
For more information, please contact (905) 729-2267, Laura Czovek ext. 5030 or Rosa Athanassoulis ext. 5086
Your support and contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of our residents and families at Simcoe Manor.
- Provide compassionate presence for the resident
- Sit with the resident
- Read
- Play comforting music
- Provide conversation
- Talk about their interests
- Ensure Palliative Care Cart is available/stocked
- And much more...
Meetings are held January, April, July, and October on the second Wednesday of the month. Please check for virtual link.
Volunteer Dedication
Thank you to the ongoing service from each and every one of you. Our programs and services would not be possible if not for the assistance and dedication of our volunteers.
Michael, helping to decorate for Christmas.
Brian reaching high to put up the snowflakes.
Gianna looking quite festive for Halloween.
The two Sharon’s have a good time at the Halloween party.
Volunteer Andrea posing for a picture with Julie the hairdresser.
Student volunteer Sai helping Sharon with an art project.
Louise at the Elmvale Zoo.
Volunteer Susan with resident Christina going to the Senior Information Fair.
Volunteer Susan at the Senior Information Fair with resident Mary
Michael going around with his weekly “Travelling Library Cart".
Cyber Seniors
There is an opportunity to assist with a new program called Cyber Seniors - assisting a resident with using an IPad, teaching skills such as using email, Facebook, skype, etc. Other volunteer opportunities for students include meal assistance and program assistance.
