Senior TAPS Program
This TAPS Program is a partnership between BC Housing and Burnaby Neighbourhood House to provide a venue for a recreational, social, educational and life skills activities living in Stratford Gardens. Location: Stratford Garden - 6005 Pandora St, Burnaby BC V5B 1M4 Volunteer Hours: 8:30am-12:30pm Volunteer Duties: Setup - Clean and sanitize tables - Empty dishwasher - Set up coffee and tea area and water station (Top up sugar if needed) - Place snacks on table - Open blinds and unlock doors at 9am During the program - Greet residents as they come in - Add their name onto the sign in clipboard - Replenish coffee, milk and snacks if low (do not wait for coffee to be depleted before making more as it is a 15-20 min brewing process) - Most importantly: Engage and connect with the residents (perhaps through conversation on interests, hobbies, etc) Closing/Cleanup - 10 minutes before closing, take away dirty plates/cups/napkins - Remove all items from coffee and tea area to the kitchen - Sanitize tables with wipes - Sweep floors of any crumbs/debris - Close blinds and any windows left open Thank you for your interest! All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This includes a volunteer application form, informal interview (10 mins), completing an online volunteer orientation (22 mins.), and policy form
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Reference letter after 3 months Contribute to your community in a meaningful and tangible way Gain solid volunteer experience collaborating with various community, health, and government authorities