Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!
Volunteers play a critical role at the West End Seniors’ Network. Almost all of our programs, events, and services are delivered directly by volunteers, and we offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Over 260 volunteers contributed over 21,200 hours of their time to the West End Seniors’ Network last year, and we want you to join our team!
Before you commit, take a careful look at the program details on this website to make sure they match what West End Seniors’ Network (WESN) offers and fit with your schedule. Most WESN programs happen on weekdays during regular working hours, with only a few opportunities in the evenings or on weekends.
WESN appreciates independent and self-directed volunteers. We use a volunteer management software called “Better Impact” for scheduling shifts. It’s important for all volunteers to get familiar with this software and handle their own schedules.
If you decide to become a WESN volunteer, just click the “Become a Volunteer” button and follow the instructions to register online. When you register, you’ll create your volunteer profile on the Better Impact Software platform. Remember your username and password, as you’ll need them to access the software later on.
Once you’re registered, the Manager of Volunteers will provide you with an access code for the online portal to apply for a criminal record check specifically for WESN.
All volunteers must apply for a criminal record check tailored to WESN or use the online portal to “share” an existing check. There’s no cost to volunteers for this check, but it needs to be renewed every five years from the issue date.
The onboarding process usually takes about four weeks to complete, mostly because of the time needed for your criminal record check to clear.
If you’re not comfortable with technology or have trouble using it, don’t worry. We have options to help you learn. Feel free to contact the Manager of Volunteers at miriam@wesn.ca for assistance.
Positions Available
Tech Coach
We are looking for Tech Coaches to provide 2 hours of one on one tech support to our members at Barclay Manor once or twice per week. We also need traveling tech coaches that can go to our homebound client’s homes for tech support.
Drop in Tech Coach
We are looking for a student who can help our members and clients on a drop-in basis in the Tech Lab at Barclay Manor.
On-Call Task Volunteers
We need volunteers with flexible schedules who are available for doing tasks or errands in the community for our clients. Some will be small admin projects at WESN or picking up and dropping off things for clients. Let me know if you’re available and what you would be able to do!
Kay’s Place Information and Referral
Located in the Denman Place Mall. Volunteers meet with clients in person or over the phone, discuss their needs with them, and inform them about the services that are available to them at the local, municipal, provincial, and federal levels. One 3+ hour shift a week, Monday-Friday between 10 AM-4 PM.
To apply or find out more, contact Miriam at volunteers@wesn.ca or 604-669-5051.