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Yee Hong Centre

All service volunteers are centrally managed by the Volunteer and Advocacy Department of the Social Services Division. In addition to recruiting, assessing and placing volunteers in various departments, the Department coordinates training and keeps track of all volunteer contribution to the organization.

You can contact one of our volunteer coordinators according to the geographical area where you prefer to work:

Volunteer Coordinators:

McNicoll & MarkhamTel: 416-321-6333 ext. 2611
Fax: 416-291-5840
MississaugaTel: 905-568-0333 ext. 4640
Fax: 905-568-0026
FinchTel: 416-321-3000 ext. 5641
Fax: 416-321-0034


Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation

If you are interested in volunteering for the Foundation office in communications, fundraising and general office administration, please contact Volunteer Management at 416-321-0777 ext. 1814.

Services Duties Time
Activation Program (nursing home) Assist in nursing home programs, such as arts and crafts, singing, exercises, games, birthday parties and festivals. Morning, afternoon and evening
Adult Day Programs Assist in community day programs for frail seniors, post-stroke patients, socially isolated seniors and those suffering from early dementia. Morning till early afternoon
Communications (Foundation) Assist in writing, translation, editing, photography, design and production of publications and websites. Relevant training and experience preferred. Flexible hours
Escort Escort and assist seniors in their travel to and from Yee Hong facilities. Various hours, mainly early morning and early afternoon
Friendly Visiting Visit and chat with residents in the nursing home or frail and isolated seniors in the community. Flexible hours
Fundraising Events (Foundation) Assist in organizing and running fundraising events such as Dragon Ball, Spring Into Wellness and Telethon. Flexible hours
General Office Administration (Foundation) Assist in front desk reception, data entry and other administrative work. Office hours
Interest Classes Teach interest classes for seniors and adults. Various hours
Kitchen Help Assist in meal preparation in the kitchen. Morning and afternoon
Laundry Help Fold and sort cleaned clothing and linen. Mainly morning
Meal Delivery Deliver meals to isolated seniors in the community. Pre-meal hours
Meal Serving (nursing home) Assist frail residents to take meals. Breakfast, lunch and supper time
Office and Clerical Duties Assist in data entry, filing, faxing, mailing and other office duties; skills in graphic design and translation will be an asset. Office hours
Reception Desk Assist in front desk reception, routing phone calls and answering simple inquiries. Office hours
Security Check Periodically call isolated seniors to make sure they are physically and emotionally well. Flexible hours
Transportation Provide transportation for seniors. Various hours, mainly early morning and early afternoon



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