Hands In Service has numerous opportunities, for those who want to make a difference in lives of  people in our community.  Our services   provide a way to give love back through tangible acts that can transform the lives of others. Washing dishes, sweeping the floor, doing the laundry, or making a simple meal; these are all basic activities that most are able to do without thinking.  Yet these same activities are  source of stress, anxiety, physical pain and even debilitation for many others who are unable to perform them and who have no one to help.

Whether it’s delivering a food hamper, or produce, or vacuuming the carpet, volunteering is easy. It’s flexible and requires little time commitment. We often don’t realize how much even a brief moment together means to someone who is isolated, hurting and alone. Once you give love back through Hands In Service, you will find that the love that you have will be forever changed. It will be broader and deeper because we are made to give it. 

We also have opportunities to help with various fundraising events. Our events are fun and short term and help us create awareness and the necessary funding to continue service.

If you are interested in volunteering for Hands in Service please complete an application form. Once we receive your form we look forward to finding the right fit for you!

 

Energetic Hands Volunteer

Energetic Hands is a basic cleaning support program for Hands in Service clients who are unable to perform basic household tasks for themselves. Clients in this program are aged 19-65 and have health or mobility challenges, are low income and have minimal community support. Volunteers clean for clients on an ongoing basis, providing practical and relational support for a maximum of twice a month.

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/month

Food Hamper Driver

Central Okanagan Food Bank hamper delivery is available for individuals that have health or mobility challenges that limit their ability to get to the food bank. Hands In Service Food Bank Drivers deliver food from the food bank to these clients.

Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours/month on Thursday morning between 10am and 2pm

Fresh Produce Driver

Fresh produce is delivered to those in need each week from June to September. Beautiful bags of produce are delivered free of charge. Pick up is Wednesdays at 12:30 from Helens Acres (2424 Mayer rd) The day before, drivers are given a route with 10 names and client addresses, often it is the same route. Produce is delivered in Hands in Service reusable cloth bags. We ask that after delivery, the driver waits for the individual to empty the bag and then returns the bags to be filled the following week.

Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours/month on Wednesday between 12:30 and 2:30 pm

Events Volunteer

Are you interested in helping us at an event?

We have various events that we hold each year.  There are numerous ways to be involved in the winter with our  Touch of Christmas Craft Fair and Gift Wrap.  Spring events include  Living Salads and our Golf Tournament. Please choose where you would like to be involved on the volunteer application.

Are you ready to give back? |Fill out the form below to let us know where you'd like to volunteer

 

Volunteer Form

We would love to hear from you! Please fill out this form and we will get in touch with you shortly.

  • Contact Information

  • Where would you like to volunteer?

  • 2-4 hours per month. Includes basic household cleaning such as: vacuuming, washing dishes, laundry, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, taking out garbage and recycling.
  • Wednesdays between 12:30 and 2:30
  • Thursdays between 10 AM and 2PM
  • example: handyman, moving help, etc.
  • Any specific allergies or physical limitations discussed with your Doctor that may affect your ability to do the type of assignment or NA if not applicable.
  • I, the undersigned, agree to the following: In signing this waiver and release, I acknowledge that I understand its intent, and I for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives, do hereby agree and will absolve and hold harmless Hands in Service Canada, cooperating organizations and any other parties connected with this event in any way, together with their respective successors, and assigns (the Sponsors) singly and collectively, from and against any blame whatsoever, which may result from or be connected in any way to my participation in a Hands in Service Canada volunteer service event. In addition to the absolute and unqualified release from all liability, I hereby represent that I am physically capable of participation in this event, and I will observe all applicable rules, and that I will conduct myself in a safe and prudent manner while participating in the event, knowing that not all client homes have been assessed by a staff of Hands in Service Canada for the suitability of a volunteer and I hereby absolve and hold harmless the Sponsors from any damage I may sustain because of any breach of these representations. I understand that Hands in Service Canada, reserves the right to refuse or dismiss anyone that may cause any disturbance or hindrance in any manner that could jeopardize the success of the service or event. I hereby consent to and permit emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness while participating in this event. All information obtained about clients and their lives and residences is confidential. No information gained during the course of the service shall be shared with outside parties. If an instance occurs requiring discussion, information should be taken to the team leader for the service. I give permission to Hands in Service Canada to use my name and any photography, or video taken of me during the event in any promotional materials for Hands in Service Canada, without remuneration.
  • Hands in Service is a faith-based organization. While as Christians, we approach serving as a love response to God, we recognize that not all our volunteers will have the same relationship with God. It is our desire to work with anyone who wants to help us make a difference. What we ask is that in a volunteer capacity and while representing Hands in Service, there is recognition and honor of the faith statement. Volunteers are asked not to present or act from any alternate faith position and to conduct themselves with integrity and wholesome behavior and language for the edification of all concerned.
    From Scripture we believe: There is only one sovereign God who manifests as three - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - or Trinity. He is infinite and eternal, He has always been God and He is the Creator of everything that exists. All people are guilty of wrong acts and thoughts. This nature separates humans from God's holiness but not from His love! Jesus is fully God and fully man. Jesus was conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit; the birth child of the Virgin Mary, and lived a perfect life. Because of His love for us, Jesus Christ became our representative and substitute, dying as the payment for our wrong actions and thoughts and was physically raised from the dead after three days. Those who choose to enter into relationship with Jesus Christ as sovereign over their lives and accept His death in their place receive forgiveness and restored relationship to God the Father and will live with Him forever.
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