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.
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