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Volunteer and support our Long-Term Care homes
Volunteers and community supporters help make Fairvern and The Pines welcoming places to live. Whether you spend time with residents, share a skill, or support fundraising, your involvement helps enrich the lives of older adults in our care. There are many ways to get involved, and every contribution makes a difference.
What would you like to do?
- I want to volunteer with residents (visits, activity programs)
- I want to volunteer with non-resident related tasks (laundry folding, seasonal decorating, watering the plants, garden care, infection control surface cleaning)
- I want to help through fundraising and events (join a support group)
- I want to make a donation (support programs and equipment)
Volunteer with residents
Volunteers are an important part of daily life at Fairvern and The Pines. From sharing a conversation to helping with activities or community outings, volunteers bring friendship, compassion and connection to our residents.
Volunteer opportunities
- One-on-one companionship
- Helping with recreation programs (bingo, games, crafts)
- Supporting community outings
- Helping during mealtimes (training provided)
- Snack cart or book cart support
- Entertainment or musical performances
- Worship services support
- Pet visiting
- Intergenerational programs
- Helping residents settle in during moves or transitions
- Sharing a special talent, hobby, or skill
Check before you apply
To volunteer, you will need:
- A Vulnerable Sector Check (we will provide the required letter)
- Two references
- Orientation and training for your role (provided)
How to apply
- Complete a volunteer application
- Meet with our Volunteer Services team to discuss your interests
- Complete your Vulnerable Sector Check
- Submit two references
- Attend orientation and training
| Time commitment and benefits |
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There is no minimum time commitment. You can volunteer occasionally or on a regular schedule. Benefits may include:
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| Training |
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Every volunteer receives an orientation to the home along with training for their volunteer role. Ongoing support is available throughout your volunteer experience. |
Volunteer behind the scenes
Not every volunteer role involves working directly with residents, but every role helps create a warm, welcoming, and comfortable home. Behind-the-scenes volunteers support staff by helping with everyday tasks that enhance the environment and allow more time to focus on resident care.
Volunteer opportunities
- Folding laundry
- Seasonal decorating
- Watering indoor plants
- Garden care and outdoor beautification
- Infection prevention support, such as disinfecting high-touch surfaces
- Other special projects as needed
Check before you apply
To volunteer, you will need:
- A Vulnerable Sector Check (we will provide the required letter)
- Two references
- Orientation and training for your role (provided)
How to apply
- Complete a volunteer application.
- Meet with our Volunteer Services team to discuss your interests.
- Complete your Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Submit two references.
- Attend orientation and training.
Community support groups (fundraising and events)
These volunteer-led groups raise funds, organize events and help provide equipment, programs and services that enhance residents' quality of life.
| Friends of Fairvern |
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The Friends of Fairvern is a volunteer-led organization that has supported Fairvern residents since the home opened in 1982. The group raises funds for resident programs, equipment, and special purchases identified by the home, and supports activities and events throughout the year. Fundraising activities may include:
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| Pines Support Committee |
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The Pines Support Committee is a volunteer based group that was established in 2009. Their purpose is to encourage charitable donations to enrich the lives of residents who make The Pines their home. Recent accomplishments Thanks to the generosity of donors, the committee has supported a wide range of resident-focused initiatives, including:
The committee is also working with the District to create a Memorial Garden that will provide residents and families with a peaceful, accessible outdoor space featuring walking paths, gardens, trees, benches, and shaded seating areas. What's involved Committee members serve a minimum one-year term and meet quarterly to:
How you can help There are many ways to support the work of the committee:
Join the committee Contact: Leigh Ball |
Donations
Donations support programs, equipment, and special initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life. Donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Ways to give
- Make a gift - support resident care, programs and life enrichment
- Give in memory or in honour - Celebrate a loved one or mark a special occasion with a tribute donation
- Leave a legacy (planned giving) - Planned giving allows you to support future generations of residents through your estate or financial plans
Choose where your donation goes
- Fairvern: supports resident programs, equipment, and quality-of-life initiatives
- The Pines: donations to The Pines Support Committee Fund support resident care, services, and life enrichment priorities. The committee works closely with management, staff, residents and families to identify priorities and recommend how donated funds should be used
| Donate to Fairvern |
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Contact: Margaret Dollar, Treasurer Email: Margaretdollar14@gmail.com Phone: 705-732-1793 |
| Donate to the Pines |
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Contact: Leigh Ball Phone: 705-645-4488 Email: leigh.ball@muskoka.on.ca General inquiries: administrator.pines@muskoka.on.ca |