Aberdeen Hospital is an extended care hospital that provides care to over 100 elderly residents and 25 young adults with complex neurological challenges. It is located at 1450 Hillside Avenue and is very close to Hillside Shopping Mall. Aberdeen is located on a convenient bus route and paid parking is provided for at the back of the building.
For more information and general inquiries, visit the Facility page: South Island Facilities.
Qualifications
You will need to commit to a minimum of 6 months or 60 hours.
Benefits
- You will receive valuable training.
- You will be given an opportunity to share yourself.
- You will be given a letter of reference, upon your request, after six months.
- You can explore a possible career in health care and gain some valuable work experience.
...Your gift of volunteering is flexible to your schedule...
Qualifications
Volunteers are required to make a minimum six month commitment.
Intake Process
Please see How to Become a Volunteer and Frequently Asked Questions.
Together, we can create a schedule for volunteering that fits your busy schedule. Please see contact info to set up an appointment at your earliest convenience.
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Activity Assistant
Assist staff with set-up of activity, portering residents. Participating with the activity and assisting with clean up. Some examples of activities are special events, entertainment, gardening, games, etc.
One-to-One Visitors
Provides visitation with some of our residents who enjoy one on one time with another person from the community. The visitation may include reading, outings, writing letters, reminiscing, listening, playing a game of cards, etc.
Computer Buddy
Volunteers assist residents with computer skills and access to email, etc. Many residents enjoy computer games but need a “buddy” to make it more fun. Training is provided.
Palliative Care
Companion residents who are dying. These volunteers work closely with staff and family in providing this kind of volunteer support. This volunteer opportunity requires training or experience.
Dementia Care
Visit with residents who have some form of dementia. Volunteers are provided with a visiting kit to assist with reminiscing ideas.
Community Outing
Assist residents to access the community. These outings may include restaurant visits, movies, community events, shopping and seasonal celebrations. All expenses and transportation is provided.
ESL Student Visitation
Volunteers are matched up with residents who would enjoy assisting with English language skills and practice.
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Family Visitations
Allow families to volunteer together. This assignment may include a small group activity, community outings or resident visitations.
Pet Animal Therapy
Offer the volunteer to visit the residents with their special animal friend. This also offers the resident an opportunity to have pets visit them in the hospital setting. All animals must have certification from a local therapy program such as PATS, St. John Ambulance, etc.
Appointment Escorts
Accompany residents to medical appointments. All transportation and expenses are provided and arranged by the unit clerk.
Entertainers
Provide residents with the stimulation of the arts. Entertainers are referred to therapy staff for scheduling.
Coordinator of Volunteer Resources
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Aberdeen Hospital
1450 Hillside Ave.
Victoria, BC
V8T 2B7
Make a difference in someone’s life and give the best gift…. Your time…. Yourself!!
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