Seniors Volunteer Services

Financial, Seniors Services, Social / Recreational, Transportation, and Volunteering

Provided by Capital City Volunteers

Provides support, leisure and educational services to seniors 65 years of age and older living in the City of Victoria.
Capital City Volunteers provides support to seniors 65 years or older who are residents of the City of Victoria and are seen to be at risk of isolation, and are low-income. The organization offers volunteer deliveries services including volunteer matching, a volunteer drive program and the Better at Home Light Housekeeping Program as well as the following services:
  • Assisted Transportation: Assistance to medical appointments and for errands for eligible people who require transportation in addition to using HandyDART and Taxi Savers, and help from friends or family.
  • Social Companionship: Volunteers provide once a week visits to people who are isolated and would like to socialize.
  • Yard & Garden: Volunteers can help with a spring/fall cleanup or planting. You must provide tools and equipment. Volunteers can also help you set up your patio garden.
  • Walking: A volunteer will come to your home to help you get outside for walks for exercise and/or pleasure. Wheelchair walks are also part of this service.
  • Reading and Writing: A volunteer can help you fill out forms, applications, write letters and read to you for pleasure and information.
  • Dog Walking: For those who have a canine friend they can no longer take for walks, we have volunteers who can take your dog out for some healthy exercise.
  • Games: If you like to play games or cards, a volunteer can come to your home on a weekly basis for some fun.
  • Basic Computer Help: A volunteer can come to your home to teach you about using basic computer functions such as email, internet and skype.
  • Organizing: Should you need more space to move about your home, you may qualify for a volunteer to help you sort your belongings and re-organize your space. A volunteer may also be available to help you sort through and organize your papers.
  • Minor Home Repair: A volunteer may be available to complete any tasks around the house that don’t require a ticket or certification.
Individuals interested in applying for services, please complete the Referral Form or contact Capital City Volunteer by phone at 250-388-7844 ext 310. Please note that services are dependent on volunteer availability and an assessment from the Outreach Worker. A full description of eligibility is available online.

250-388-7844 ext. 310

Public email: info@capitalcityvolunteers.org

Website: https://capitalcityvolunteers.org/

547 Michigan Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Health professional referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
Referral Forms
Availability

Service area: Victoria + show cities

Service area cities: Victoria

Service Types Provided
Financial
Seniors Services
Social / Recreational
Transportation
Volunteering
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provides transportation

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