Eden Gardens

Volunteer Information Package

Thank you for your interest in considering volunteering at Eden Gardens. The purpose of this volunteer information package is to provide you with the essential information you will need to assist you in your decision.

Eden Gardens is a 130 bed long-term care home that specializes in dementia care.

Volunteers assists the residents at Eden Gardens with planned programs, such as baking, crafts, bowling, entertainment etc. We will be also happy to discuss your ideas, talents or projects toenrich the life of our elders. Our goal is to provide failure free programming that gives the residents an opportunity to feel good during the process. Our programming is very simplistic and we believe it is the process that is important and not the finished product.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Patience, tactfulness and reliability
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to relate to residents and staff
  • Cheerful, calm personality
  • Ability to follow direction
  • Criminal records check clearance

HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER:

  • Fill out an application form which will request information about your education, background, volunteer and/or work experience, personal skills, hobbies and any medical conditions that may be pertinent.
  • Drop off the application at the reception desk and the Programs Manager will contact you for an appointment within a few days.

BEFORE BECOMING A VOLUNTEER YOU CAN EXPECT TO BE:

  • Interviewed
  • Asked for two reference checks
  • Required to have a Criminal Records Check (no cost involved)

ONCE THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETED AND IF YOU HAVE BEENACCEPTED AS A VOLUNTEER YOU WILL BE:

  • Asked to sign a confidentiality agreement,
  • asked to sign an agency/volunteer agreement,
  • given a volunteer manual with volunteer assignment job descriptions,
  • provided with a volunteer identification badge,
  • given a tour of Eden Gardens,
  • introduced to the Activity staff, and,
  • scheduled for volunteer hours.

Volunteer Application Form

First Name: / Date:
Last Name: / Email:
Address:
City: / Postal Code:
Phone # Home: Work: Cell:
Current Status:
Student _____ Homemaker _____ Retired _____
Employed _____Unemployed _____ Other______/ Languages Spoken:
Experience/Interests:
1. Why are you interested in volunteering?
2. Work Experience:
3. Volunteer Experience:
General Health Status:
1. Do you have any medical conditions/restrictions, which would affect your ability to perform your volunteer duties safely? YES / NO, If yes please describe:
2. Do you have any illnesses or conditions that could be transmitted to other personnel or residents during the course of your duties? YES / NO, If yes please describe:
Emergency Contact:
Name: / Phone #:
References (x2):(personal, work or school)
Name: / Relationship: / Phone #:
Name: / Relationship: / Phone #:
Experience, Training & Interests:
1. / 2.
3. / 4.