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義工通訊

May 2019

Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Centre

耆暉會一站式綜合服務中心

300 Silver Star Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 0G2 Tel: 416-502-2323

website: www.carefirstontario.ca

We would love to hear about your experiences, both positive and/or anything we could have done to make your volunteer services more enjoyable. It is your right to express your concerns, grievances or dissatisfactions so that we can address them. Please discuss with our Program Director in person or by writing.

Nancy Leung | Tel: 416-847-6012 | E-mail: [email protected]

耆暉會—交通服務篇

在耆暉會眾多的服務當中，我覺得交通部比較不太顯眼，默默耕耘更要每天面對很多與時間和天氣有關的壓力和挑戰。是甚麽推動他們緊守岡位，專業地服務長者及其他有需要人士呢?

從交通部統籌 Edward 那裏瞭解到，交通部最主要的服務

是為有需要人士提供點對點接送，例如往返三間長者日間

中心。長者再不會因缺乏交通安排而被迫留在家中。對於

和我媽媽一樣的【老友記】，參加中心的活動是長者們生

活中很重要的一部份。在有安全的照顧下出外走走和散散

心能維持他們的活力。除此之外，交通部還提供其他的接

送服務，包括聚餐活動及醫療約見等。主要服務地區包括

士嘉堡區及約克區。我爸爸在兩年前也使用過耆暉會的交

通接送服務往返醫院接受治療。

耆暉會除了僱有自己的司機團隊駕駛機構的車輛提供接送

服務外，亦有一組義工司機團隊，付出他們的寶貴時間，

駕駛自己的車輛為社區服務，當中更有數位同時提供翻譯

服務。面對服務的需求日增，又在有限的資源下，耆暉會

需要更多的義工參與交通接送服務以應付需求； Edward

希望能有更多義工加入他們的服務行列。談到對義工人選

的整體要求時，當我以為有良好駕駛技術是最重要之時，

Edward 告訴我擁有一顆體恤長者及病患者的同理心更為

重要，這些包括無限的愛心及細心。另外，義工的駕駛執

照三年內未被扣分或停牌，領有無犯罪記錄証明，並通過

一些基本的駕駛測試；用於提供服務的私人車輛在良好的

狀態及持有效的保險及汽車登記。交通部的職員會約見義

工，詳細說明義工在這個岡位上的職責和安全守則以確保

義工及長者同時受到合理的保

障。有興趣成為義工司機服務社

群的人士，請聯絡義工統籌。

Interviewer: Sandy Koo, Volunteer Article By: V-Voice Workgroup

Getting to Know the Transportation Department

Among the services provided by Carefirst, I feel like the Transportation Department remains inconspicuous. What motivates these drivers to serve the community as they face the pressure of time and challenges of inclement weather?

I spoke with Edward of the Transportation Department. He explained that drivers provide door to door shuttle service to those in need. For example, driving seniors from their home to Carefirst Adult Day Programs (ADP) and back. To seniors such as my mother, the ability to go to ADP and having safe opportunities leave the house is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, transport services to medical appoint-ments and senior Congregate Dining programs in the Scar-borough area and York Region are also their responsibility. My father personally benefitted from Carefirst transportation services to the hospital two years ago. While most would as-sume being a driver requires, first and foremost, good driving skills, Edward mentions that the most important quality of a successful volunteer driver is their attention to detail, kind-ness, empathy, and selflessness.

As demand for transportation services increases, so does our need for volunteer drivers. With limited resources, even though we have staff drivers, we rely heavily on kind-hearted volunteer drivers who sometimes even double as translators. Edward hopes that we can encourage more volunteers to join their driver fleet. Volunteer requirements include: a driving record void of demerit points or suspensions in the last three years, completion of Vulnerable Sector Check, a safe driving vehicle, valid insurance and registration, and a basic driving test. Volunteers will be provided with training to ensure the safety of drivers and clients. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinators if you are interested in joining!

Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Update

In January 2019, the Volunteer Team submitted the 2019 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards (OVSA) nominations. According to the Ministry, all government programs are currently under review. Thus, the details of this year’s OVSA has not been confirmed as of yet. We will keep everyone informed about status updates as soon as we receive them. Thank you for your continuous dedication and patience.

Joanne Zeng [email protected]

416-847-0274

Jessie Liu [email protected]

416-572-3824

Patricia Cheung [email protected]

416-847-0273

UPCOMING TRAINING & ACTIVITIES | 義工培訓及活動

Volunteer Orientation / Carefirst 101

All new volunteers are required to attend an orientation prior to deployment. Experienced volunteers are welcome to attend as a refresher.

Saturday, May 25, 2019 | 9:30am—12:30pm


Language: English

親善探訪/在家暫顧服務培訓

Friendly Visiting/In Home Respite Care Service

義工探訪在社區中困居家中或獨居的長者，提供情感

上的支援，為他們減退孤獨和隔離感。探訪時間每星

期一或兩次，每次 30 分鐘至 2 小時。

5 月 15 日(星期三) | 上午 9:30 至中午 12:30


語言：粵語

Volunteer visits homebound or isolated seniors in the community, to relieve seniors’ loneliness through com-panionship weekly or bi-weekly for 30 mins to 2 hours.

Wednesday, May 15 | 9:30AM—12:30PM


Language: Cantonese

Carefirst Charity Walk for Health is on JUNE 15, 2019!

Bring your friends and family to join our Volunteer Team as we

walk to support Carefirst and the community. Event will be from

9:00AM—3:30PM, with plenty of entertainment (Charity Bazaar,

Health Information Booths, Mini Workshops, Games, Performanc-

es, and more!) and a 2KM walk.

Visit: www.carefirstwalkathon.com for more information.

We are also looking for volunteers to help support the event, so

please contact your Volunteer Coordinators if you are interested!

翻譯服務

Interpretation Service

義工陪同長者赴醫院或政府部門的預約，提供一對一

的現場口譯服務(英文-粵語/國語-英文)。每次服務時

間需要 3 至 4 小時。

6 月 6 日(星期四) | 上午 9:30 至中午 12:30


語言：英文

Volunteer escorts seniors to medical/government ap-pointments and provides on-site one-on-one interpreta-tion from English to Chinese (Chinese/Mandarin) and vice versa. Each service usually requires 3-4 hours.

Thursday, June 6 | 9:30AM—12:30PM


Language: English

http://www.carefirstwalkathon.com

WhatsApp Phone# 416-670-3068

WeChat ID: Carefirstvolunteer

Instagram @cf.youthclub

VOLUNTEERS WANTED | 義工招募

Recurring Positions

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

Dept. Clerical/Admin Adult Day Program Adult Day Program Adult Day Program Adult Day Program

Position Main Floor

Receptionist General Activities

Assistant General Activities



Assistant

Location


300 Silver Star Blvd., Scarborough

Richmond Hill Adult Day Centre

9893 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill

or

Victoria Park Adult Day Centre

3601 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough




3601 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough



or


3601 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough

Time 1:00PM—5:00PM Flexible time: any

time between 9:30AM—3:00PM

Flexible time: any time between

9:30AM—3:00PM


9:30AM—3:00PM


9:30AM—3:00PM

Photo Wall

As warmer weather arrives, we warm-up for water activities too. When engaging in activi-ties such as canoeing, it pays to practise and learn the life-saving recovery maneuvers in-case of a capsize!

春江水暖鴨先知。近日天氣回暖，大家可

能蠢蠢欲動準備作各種水上運動。有否想

過扒獨木舟﹖ 不過請記得安全第一，學習

扒舟之外亦要掌握翻船時各種求生方法。

Tax Clinic Volunteer Gathering

We would like to invite all volunteers

who have supported the “Tax Clinic

for Seniors Program” in 2019, to join

our gathering to share your

experience and suggestions.

誠意邀請參與 2019 年長者報稅服務

的義工參加我們的聚會，借此互相分

享經驗及建議。

Date: Friday, June 7, 2019

@ 10:30am—12:30pm

Venue: Carefirst One-Stop

Multi-Services Centre

Address: 300 Silver Star Blvd.,

Scarborough

To register please contact

Joanne @ 416-847-0274

Photo by: Janny Lo, Volunteer & Photo. Club Member

YOUTH CORNER

Youth Volunteer Leadership Training Program 青年義工領袖訓練營

V-Voice is a bi-monthly newsletter written by our volunteers and the Carefirst Youth Volunteer & Leadership Development team. Mem-bers of our V-Voice workgroup include: (volunteers) Annissa Ho, Frank Sinn, Sandy Koo, and (staff) Jessie Liu. If you would like to join us in writing, photography, or personal testimonies, please contact Jessie Liu (Volunteer Coordinator).

Oh “Sew” Fun Workshop By: Natalie Cheung,

Youth Volunteer

For many youth, sewing isn’t a part of their everyday rou-tine. However, April’s Youth Club meeting provided a chance to exercise that life skill. We gathered togeth-er to sew a collection of adorable plushies that we intended to gift to seniors- in fact, one senior stopped by to receive a “chick” during the creative pro-cess! While some members resembled expert seam-stresses and others were at the level of a novice, each person put their total care and unique touches onto each chick. By helping to release stress, develop vital skills, and connect with new people in the com-munity, this craft work-shop made for a “Oh Sew Fun” Saturday!

By: David Yun Ze Li, Program Alumni & Youth Volunteer Normally I’d spend March Break lazing around, wasting my time sleeping in, but that has changed because of the Carefirst Youth Volunteer Leadership Training Program. Now hear me out, although volunteering over your hard earned break from school might sound like a drag, it’s not what you think. This program gives you new experiences such as interacting with seniors and planning senior friendly recreation activities. You learn new things such as Wing Chun and Emergency First Aid and I personally feel that I am lucky to have learned such important life saving skills. I also received First Aid/CPR Certification, which are one of the requirements to become a lifeguard if you are looking to get a summer job. If you are still not excited, then let me tell you the most valuable thing I earned - connections with other people! Now I have more ways to acquire volunteer opportunities, since Carefirst provides plentiful opportunities to earn volunteer hours. I can speak from personal experience as an IB student that earning 150 CAS hours on top of the re-quired 40 is a tall order. I’ve always grasped at every volunteer opportunity I could find but it was never enough... I have been receiving volunteering offers to a variety of events and special activities almost every week! Don’t be afraid to apply! The staff at Carefirst are really nice and you can also make new friends with other volunteers as well. You never know what it’s like if you don’t try. Long story short, to those students and parents out there reading this, I enjoyed the program and it is definitely worth your time.

七月(7 月 22 至 26 日)及八月(8 月 12 至 16 日)

訓練營現正招生! 有意查詢：廖姑娘 416-572-3824

Now accepting registrations for July (22-26) &

August (12-16) Programs! Registration: 416-572-3824

Puzzles with my Pals By: Bryan Kozdas, Youth Volunteer

On March 9th, 2019, Carefirst Youth Club took part in an “escape room” type puzzle event where we had to find a “boarding ticket” in an hour in order to complete our mission. Though we weren’t actually locked in a room like most other escape rooms, it was a fun event to help the volunteers get to know each other more, so we can work in better synergy. The “escape room” in-cluded clever puzzles that required us to think outside of the box to solve. The puz-zles taught us that you can’t always work by yourself, or solve things by yourself. It taught us that some problems have to be tackled with others, as multiple brains are better than one. Overall, the “escape room” was a creative and fun activity for us Carefirst youth club members to experi-ence. It was a good opportunity to bond with other youths! Go out and have fun!

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