Volunteers are important pillars of Mon Sheong and we need your support every step of the way. From serving at our senior care facilities and Chinese school to helping out at our various fundraising activities, our volunteers are essential to all areas of our work. New volunteers are always welcome and we would love to have you join us as part of the Mon Sheong family. If you would like to help out with any of our initiatives, we invite you to share your skills and experience with us. We would be more than happy to provide you with the necessary training to set you up for success.
Volunteer with Us
We are very grateful to have a strong and dedicated group of volunteers behind our cause, helping us to care for our seniors, ensuring our work goes smoothly, and enabling us to raise the funds we need for our initiatives. Our efforts would not be the same without their commitment and enthusiasm.
Volunteers provide unique value to complement our staff. This is especially true for our seniors as knowing that someone willingly comes in to spend time with them and enrich their lives makes a big difference. Brightening the days of the elderly can be an incredibly fulfilling experience; now that they are older, it is our turn to give back and serve them as they once served us.
You can also join us as a way to meet new people and represent the Chinese Canadian community. We make sure to recognize our volunteers who make a meaningful impact, regularly submitting nominations for the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, and showing them our appreciation through a wide range of activities.
At Mon Sheong, we have three primary areas where you can make a difference:
Resident Care: Put a smile on our seniors’ face by interacting with them at our long-term care homes, adult day program, private care service, or Mon Sheong Court senior apartments.
Events: Be a part of our signature events, ensure our activities go smoothly, perform at our senior care facilities, and more.
Chinese School: Help our teachers organize and manage the classroom at our regular campuses or annual summer camp as a teaching assistant.
To become a Mon Sheong Volunteer, your first step will be to fill out an application either in-person or online. You will then be contacted for an interview. Upon a successful interview, you will be invited to attend a general orientation session as well as any other required in-house orientations to receive the necessary specialized training you will need for your assigned position.
Before placement, our Resident Care and Chinese School volunteers must pass a police background check and medical check to ensure the safety of our seniors and students. Resident Care volunteers must be 18 years or older to serve at one of our facilities.
Please apply as a volunteer below, or email michellekwan@monsheong.org for more details.
Chinese School Summer Camp 2024 Program Assistant
Chinese School Summer Camp 2024 Program Assistant
Our Mon Sheong Foundation Chinese School is currently looking for volunteers to assist in our Chinese School Summer Camp programs.
Volunteer Position details:
Duration: July 2, 2024 to August 2, 2024 (Monday to Friday)
Available Shifts:
9:00am -1:00pm and/or 12:00pm – 4:10pm
Location:
Peoples Christian Academy, 245 Renfrew Drive, Markham, L3R 6G3
Duties:
- Assist teachers in classroom activities
- Assist with school activities
- Enforce school policies
Requirement:
- Open to adults and students Grade 9 or up
- Ability to speak in Cantonese or Mandarin
- Have enthusiasm in working with Children
- COVID-19 vaccinated with at least 2 doses.
With limited volunteer positions, please email ambroseyeung@monsheong.org at your convenience as we would love to provide you with more details and have you on-board!
*An appreciation letter with your name and number of service hours will be provided by the end of school year with satisfactory performance.
Clerical Support Volunteer
Job Title:
Clerical Support Volunteer
Reporting to:
Activation Supervisor and/or Administration Team Supervisor
Position Summary
Clerical Support Volunteer supports many of the administrative functions at Mon Sheong Long-Term Care Centres, including data entry, answering phones, event participation and various other clerical projects.
Responsibilities
- Data entry and filing.
- Assist with office administrative tasks.
- Organize and count inventory.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- An active interest in helping seniors in a compassionate, understanding and patient manner.
- Self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented.
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of clients.
- Computer skills are desired, but not necessary.
- Ability to communicate and speak effectively in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- Monday to Friday, 3 or 4-hour shifts or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Locations available:
- Mon Sheong Home for the Aged
- Mon Sheong Scarborough Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Stouffville Long-Term Care Centre
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligible for our volunteer recognition programs.
Food Service Assistant Volunteer
Job Title:
Food Service Assistant Volunteer
Reporting to:
Nutrition & Dietary Services Supervisor
Position Summary
Food Services Assistant Volunteer assists cook with preparing meals to residents, and ensures that kitchen is cleaned up afterwards and that safety regulations are followed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation.
- Assist with maintaining organization and cleanliness of kitchen.
- Ensure food is properly stored.
- Follow posted signs and food safety regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- An active interest in helping seniors in a compassionate, understanding and patient manner.
- Food Handler, Food Services Certificate or related certification is required.
- Know English and Cantonese/Mandarin in oral.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- Monday to Sunday, 3 to 4-hour shifts or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Locations available:
- Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Stouffville Long-Term Care Centre
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions are available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligible for our volunteer recognition programs.
Friendly Visiting Volunteer
Job Title:
Friendly Visiting Volunteer
Reports to:
Activation Supervisor
Position Summary
Friendly Visiting Volunteer alleviates isolation, loneliness and depression of seniors by providing companionship and friendship, and encourages seniors to make the most of his/her abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in mutually enjoyable and agreeable activities.
- Encourage seniors to increase feelings of social connectedness.
- Be reliable and punctual.
- Be flexible and adaptable to emergency situations.
- Treat seniors with dignity and respect.
- Compliance with policy & procedure.
- Report issues, concerns or incidents to program staff and/or Volunteer Services Program Leader.
- Visits are arranged and mutually agreed upon by the volunteer and the seniors.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- An active interest in helping seniors in compassionate, understanding and patient.
- Know English and Cantonese/Mandarin in oral and writing is an assist.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- One visit per week or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Locations available:
- Mon Sheong Home for the Aged.
- Mon Sheong Scarborough Long-Term Care Centre.
- Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long-Term Care Centre.
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligibility for our volunteer recognition programs.
Gardening Assistant Volunteer
Job Title:
Gardening Assistant Volunteer
Reports to:
Activation Supervisor
Position Summary
The Gardening Assistant is responsible for maintaining the outdoor gardens of Long-Term Care Centres so residents and visitors can enjoy quality plants in well-designed gardens. Much of the outdoor gardens and grounds work involves sustained physical activity combined with an eye for detail and finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Watering and removing weeds.
- Planting flowers, shrubs and propagating plants.
- Maintaining the lawns and edging.
- Working with staff to maintain flower displays.
- Supervise and instruct other volunteers to assist in gardening.
- Report issues, concerns or incidents to program staff and/or Activation Supervisor.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- Basic gardening knowledge and ability to work outdoors (rain or shine).
- Reliable and committed to selected time.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Physical requirements:
- May be required to carry weights.
- May be required to stand and walk for the period of their shift.
- May be required to bend downward or forward by bending at their waist, knees, or crouch, stoop, and reach with arms and hands to dig, rake or shovel.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- One visit per week or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Locations available:
- Mon Sheong Scarborough Long-Term Care Centre.
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligibility for our volunteer recognition programs.
Housekeeping Assistant Volunteer
Job Title:
Housekeeping Assistant Volunteer
Reporting to:
Support Service Supervisor
Position Summary
Housekeeping Assistant Volunteer helps staff to promote and maintain a high standard of cleanliness in long-term care facilities.
Responsibilities
- Clean handrails in hallways and stairwells, walls, chairs and tables in dining room, doors and handles in service areas.
- Spray silk plants with special plant cleaner.
- Dust and maintain art paintings hung on the wall.
- Assist residents with watering plants and changing the water in the vases.
- Help with the collection of resident room garbage and resident room deep cleaning duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- An active interest in helping seniors in a compassionate, understanding and patient manner.
- Attention to detail.
- Know English and Cantonese/Mandarin in oral and writing is an asset.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- Monday to Sunday, 3 to 4-hour shifts or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Locations available:
- Mon Sheong Home for the Aged
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions are available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligible for our volunteer recognition programs.
Resident Feeding Assistant Volunteer
Job Title:
Resident Feeding Assistant Volunteer
Reporting to:
Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse on duty
Position Summary
Resident Feeding Assistant Volunteer assists with the feeding of residents to make sure residents eat and drink the necessary food and beverages that support their health and wellbeing which helps prevent and treat malnutrition.
Responsibilities
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- Assist with the feeding of residents at meal times and snack times in accordance to the designated feeding schedule.
- Encourage residents to eat and foster communication.
- Observe resident behaviour during meal times and draft simple documentation to be reported to the RN/RPN on duty.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- An active interest in helping seniors in a compassionate, understanding and patient manner.
- Ability to communicate and speak effectively in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
- Completion of feeding training.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- Monday to Sunday, 1-hour shifts or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Locations available:
- Mon Sheong Home for the Aged
- Mon Sheong Scarborough Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Stouffville Long-Term Care Centre
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligible for our volunteer recognition programs.
Program Support Assistant Volunteer
Job Title:
Program Support Assistant Volunteer
Reporting to:
Activation Supervisor
Position Summary
Program Support Assistant Volunteer provides support and assistance with the implementation of various activation programs within a group setting. The Program Support Assistant Volunteer is also responsible for taking an active role in the development and implementation of new programs, quality improvement initiatives, and working with staff to ensure the program guidelines are followed.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Activation Department with activity preparations (E.g. activity seating arrangement, equipment set-up, etc.).
- Assist seniors with program tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the activity program.
- Assist with outdoor activities (E.g. outings).
- Deliver newspapers to the senior residents on a daily basis.
- Complete tasks as assigned and report to the immediate staff.
- Assist with the escort and wheeling of seniors to and from the activity venue under staff supervision.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- An active interest in helping seniors in a compassionate, understanding and patient manner.
- Demonstrated dependability, reliability, initiative and flexibility.
- Ability to communicate and speak effectively in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- Monday to Sunday, 3 to 4-hour shifts or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Locations available:
- Mon Sheong Home for the Aged
- Mon Sheong Scarborough Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Stouffville Long-Term Care Centre
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligible for our volunteer recognition programs.
Reception Support Volunteer
Job Title:
Reception Support Volunteer
Reporting to:
Administration Team Supervisor
Position Summary
Reception Support Volunteer supports various administrative works and day-to-day duties for the organization and ensures cleanliness of office areas for staff, visitors and clients. The position is ideal for an individual with strong organizational, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day operations including answering telephone inquiries, checking voicemails, receiving mail, getting visitors and volunteers to sign in/out, providing general information, etc.
- Greet guests and family members who visit long-term care centres and assist them with any inquiries that they may have.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- An active interest in helping seniors in a compassionate, understanding and patient manner.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experienced with handling phone calls and email correspondence. Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate and speak effectively in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- Monday to Sunday, 3 or 4-hour shifts or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Location available:
- Mon Sheong Home for the Aged
- Mon Sheong Scarborough Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long-Term Care Centre
- Mon Sheong Stouffville Long-Term Care Centre
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligible for our volunteer recognition programs.
Tuck Shop Volunteer
Job Title:
Tuck Shop Volunteer
Reporting to:
Administration Team Supervisor
Position Summary
Tuck Shop Volunteer is responsible for the operation of the Tuck Shop including opening and setting up for residents and visitors purchasing their own items.
Responsibilities
- Keep track of the inventory and record when new stock is needed.
- Deliver an excellent client experience to tuck shop visitors.
- Keep Tuck Shop in clean condition.
- Assist the receptionist in checking the cash balance before and after daily tuck shop operations.
- Follow the tuck shop operating schedule, policies and procedures.
Requirements of Role and Screening:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Fully vaccinated.
- An active interest in helping seniors in a compassionate, understanding and patient manner.
- Reliable and committed to selected time.
- Ability to communicate and speak effectively in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.
- Able to attend additional training.
- Satisfactory Volunteer Application process includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening and Volunteer Health Screening.
Commitment and Locations:
- Monday to Sunday, 3 or 4-hour shifts or as assigned.
- Minimum commitment of 6 months.
- Location available:
- Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long-Term Care Centre
Benefits:
- Entitled to have one lunch/dinner box per 3 hours of continuous service.
- Regular continuing education and volunteer support sessions available.
- Reference letter upon completion of 100 volunteer hours.
- Eligible for our volunteer recognition programs.
