Wellness Companion Volunteer
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On-Site
Ongoing Opportunity
Posted
2025-09-23
Wellness Companion Volunteer
Partners Community Health
10 Openings
Summary The Wellness Companion helps foster a welcoming environment by engaging participants in friendly conversation, offering companionship, and supporting a sense of belonging.
Description What you’ll be doing
Wellness Companion Volunteer Partners Community Health (PCH) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization focused on bringing healthcare services together around the needs of people living in Mississauga and West Toronto. PCH manages Wellbrook Place, two state-of-the-art Long Term Care homes (Wellbrook Place East and Wellbrook Place West) and Seniors’ Integrated Hub at 2180 Speakman Drive in Mississauga. The homes have a combined 632 beds and are a part of PCH’s larger strategy that introduces innovative and inclusive programs and services and new models of care delivery.
Purpose: The Wellness Companion plays a vital role in enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of older adults attending the Spend The Day with Us program in the Integrated Seniors’ Hub. This program service seniors 65+ from the community who are on waitlists for long-term care and benefit from health-oriented social programming. The Wellness Companion helps foster a welcoming environment by engaging participants in friendly conversation, offering companionship, and supporting a sense of belonging.
Time Commitment: Minimum commitment of one 2-3 hour shift per week for a duration of 6 months.
Shifts available during STDWU program hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and orient new and returning participants to the program space
- Circulate throughout the space to offer friendly conversation and social engagement
- Encourage participation in STDWU activities (e.g. group exercise, wellness workshops, games)
- Support staff in creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere
- Observe and report any concerns about participants’ wellbeing to program staff
- Promote dignity, respect, and person-centered engagement at all times
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older;
- Friendly, approachable, and compassionate demeanor
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Comfortable engaging in one-on-one and small group conversation with older adults
- Sensitive to the needs of seniors living with physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges
- Dependable and able to work independently under staff supervision
- Previous experience with older adults or in healthcare/community settings is an asset
Training Requirements: Pre-boarding (online learning)
In-person Volunteer Orientation session
Training in communication with older adults and dementia-friendly practices
Ongoing support and supervision from the Volunteer Coordinator and program team
Benefits:
- Meaningful connection with seniors in your community
- Opportunity to gain experience in heath and community care
- Skill development in communication, social engagement, and elder support
- Volunteer recognition and inclusion in team events
Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com
Willing to undergo a background or police records check
Willing to complete medical forms
Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
Additional Requirements When
ASAP
Where
On-site Address 2180 Speakman Dr
Mississauga , Ontario L5K 0B1
Causes
SeniorsHealthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Skills & Experience Health & WellnessSenior Care
Tags
adults 55+#suitable for 55+ #retiredpr...18-3031-54Daytime
Type of Volunteer
Individual
Type of Activity
On-site
Good for Ages
Adult (Ages 18-54)Older Adult (Ages 55+)
Languages
English
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Partners Community Health
partnerscommunityhealth.ca/
9053692442
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Minimum Age Requirement
Adult (Age 18-54)
Wellness Companion Volunteer
Top Benefits
About the role
You are about to tell that you're interested in their volunteer .
If you'd like to add some additional information about yourself or ask questions, you can do so in the message box below.
Once you click the confirm button, will be notified you're interested in volunteering for them and they will have access to your profile, contact information, and resume. You can wait for them to follow up with you or contact them through their profile page
On-Site
Ongoing Opportunity
Posted
2025-09-23
Wellness Companion Volunteer
Partners Community Health
10 Openings
Summary The Wellness Companion helps foster a welcoming environment by engaging participants in friendly conversation, offering companionship, and supporting a sense of belonging.
Description What you’ll be doing
Wellness Companion Volunteer Partners Community Health (PCH) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization focused on bringing healthcare services together around the needs of people living in Mississauga and West Toronto. PCH manages Wellbrook Place, two state-of-the-art Long Term Care homes (Wellbrook Place East and Wellbrook Place West) and Seniors’ Integrated Hub at 2180 Speakman Drive in Mississauga. The homes have a combined 632 beds and are a part of PCH’s larger strategy that introduces innovative and inclusive programs and services and new models of care delivery.
Purpose: The Wellness Companion plays a vital role in enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of older adults attending the Spend The Day with Us program in the Integrated Seniors’ Hub. This program service seniors 65+ from the community who are on waitlists for long-term care and benefit from health-oriented social programming. The Wellness Companion helps foster a welcoming environment by engaging participants in friendly conversation, offering companionship, and supporting a sense of belonging.
Time Commitment: Minimum commitment of one 2-3 hour shift per week for a duration of 6 months.
Shifts available during STDWU program hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and orient new and returning participants to the program space
- Circulate throughout the space to offer friendly conversation and social engagement
- Encourage participation in STDWU activities (e.g. group exercise, wellness workshops, games)
- Support staff in creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere
- Observe and report any concerns about participants’ wellbeing to program staff
- Promote dignity, respect, and person-centered engagement at all times
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older;
- Friendly, approachable, and compassionate demeanor
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Comfortable engaging in one-on-one and small group conversation with older adults
- Sensitive to the needs of seniors living with physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges
- Dependable and able to work independently under staff supervision
- Previous experience with older adults or in healthcare/community settings is an asset
Training Requirements: Pre-boarding (online learning)
In-person Volunteer Orientation session
Training in communication with older adults and dementia-friendly practices
Ongoing support and supervision from the Volunteer Coordinator and program team
Benefits:
- Meaningful connection with seniors in your community
- Opportunity to gain experience in heath and community care
- Skill development in communication, social engagement, and elder support
- Volunteer recognition and inclusion in team events
Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com
Willing to undergo a background or police records check
Willing to complete medical forms
Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
Additional Requirements When
ASAP
Where
On-site Address 2180 Speakman Dr
Mississauga , Ontario L5K 0B1
Causes
SeniorsHealthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Skills & Experience Health & WellnessSenior Care
Tags
adults 55+#suitable for 55+ #retiredpr...18-3031-54Daytime
Type of Volunteer
Individual
Type of Activity
On-site
Good for Ages
Adult (Ages 18-54)Older Adult (Ages 55+)
Languages
English
Less Details
Partners Community Health
partnerscommunityhealth.ca/
9053692442
Causes
we are a part of.
Communities
we help & serve
Our Opportunities
Found: 4 Opportunities
Wellness Companion Volunteer
Mississauga, Ontario
The Wellness Companion helps foster a welcoming environment by engaging participants in friendly conversation, offering companionship, and supporting a sense of belonging.
Ongoing
See Details
Friendly Visiting Volunteer
Mississauga, Ontario
By offering conversation, simple activities, and a supportive presence, volunteers help reduce isolation and improve seniors’ quality of life at our long-term care home.
Ongoing
See Details
Gift Shop Attendant Volunteer
Mississauga, Ontario
Gift Shop Volunteers not only help raise funds for resident programs through sales, but also serve as a warm and familiar point of social contact for residents.
Ongoing
See Details
Activity Assistant Volunteer
Mississauga, Ontario
Activity Assistant Volunteers join senior residents with social/recreational activities to aide in their physical, mental & emotional wellbeing.
Ongoing
See Details
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Morning Shift
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Minimum Age Requirement
Adult (Age 18-54)