Six main volunteer roles across Northwood’s campuses, from recreation therapy to the seniors radio station. Most resident programming happens during the day, so the greater need is daytime volunteers — Saturdays included; evening and Sunday openings are much more limited.
Roles
Recreation Therapy volunteer
Weekly support during therapeutic recreation — music, crafts, group games; escorting residents is a large part of it
Adult Day Program
Socialization and companionship with supervision, giving caregivers a day of respite
NWBC seniors radio broadcaster
Northwood’s radio station airs 365 days a year and reaches over 30,000 homes · Volunteers@nwood.ns.ca
Entertainment volunteer
Music, theatre or dance for residents — bring whatever talent you have
What you need
One shift a week for at least four months
Ideally the same day and time each week, 2–3 hours
Recreation roles: wheelchair training and dementia understanding
Able to express yourself clearly in English
Worth knowing
Daytime and Saturday shifts are the easiest to get