Volunteers at Sunrise Developmental Support Services’ New Year’s Eve Overnight Bash will have a variety of roles depending on their shift:

• Pre-event / Setup (Day-time Dec. 31st): Assist with decorating, moving and setting up tables, and food preparation.

• Glamour Hour (Dec. 31st from 5-6pm): Help members as they arrive for early hair and makeup in preparation for the evening festivities.

• During the Event (Starts at 6pm): Join in the fun with our members as they enjoy a “Night in Vegas” theme — including dancing, karaoke, card and board games. Volunteers may also help facilitate table games; guidance will be provided for any unfamiliar games, or volunteers can be assigned an alternative task.

• Support: Volunteers are not responsible for personal hygiene, but should notify staff if a member requires assistance.

• Overnight / Morning: Volunteers may stay overnight to assist with morning preparations, including setting up and serving a fresh brunch.

• Pack-up / Follow-up: Assist with cleaning up and packing up at the cabin. Volunteers who accompany staff back to Sunrise’s main building to unpack equipment and supplies will earn an extended 2 volunteer hours.

Volunteers will be provided with food, beverages, and support throughout their shift.

This position is a game night volunteer position. These positions will involve a variety of tasks such as taking tickets at the door, handling merchandise, helping kids with a frisbee toss game that is held during a break in the game and other duties as assigned. This position is ideal for high school students who are required to complete community hours.

Weekly visits to a client's home for a couple of hours to share activities, friendship and laughter 
 

Supporting members throughout a variety of events including:

• Art Workshops
• Dances
• Cooking Classes
• Weekend Cabin Retreats - at Camp Samac
• Bowling Nights 
• Dinner & Movie Nights

Duties during events include

• engaging with members in a friendly socializing role
• contributing to a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment by respecting all individuals including members, staff & volunteers from different walks of life and varied abilities
• promote appropriate life and social skills
• encourage members to participate in events through positive energy and participation
• assisting members to ensure they're included in programs i.e., holding knife while member places hand over top of yours to assist with cutting food items
• supporting staff in set up and clean up of events including: whiping down tables/counters, dishes, decorating, moving furniture, changing garbages etc. 

The Minds in Motion Program is a community based program that provides both physical and mental stimulation for persons living with early to mid stage dementia who are accompanied by their carepartners.The focus is on improving physical and cognitive functioning while reducing feelings of isolation through social engagement programming. Volunteers assist with a 60 minute exercise program and co-facilitate a 60 minute mentally/socially stimulating activity.

Looking for: Peer mentors with adults with Autism * Hub Hosts (welcoming members and doing games ,crafts, etc with them) * volunteers with a special talent who would like to share with our members running a program * volunteer teams needed for helping at the red Barn Bingo Hall monthly or bi-weekly.