The heart and soul of our daily operations are our volunteers. If it were not for their generous contribution of their time, the delivery of many of our services would not be possible.

Many of our volunteers have found that volunteering has taught them new skills and given them great satisfaction knowing they are making a positive and immediate contribution to their community.

Volunteers receive orientation, training, ongoing support and recognition. All staff and volunteers are carefully screened to ensure the safety of our services. A Police Reference Check (including vulnerable sector screening), two references and a Driver Abstract (if driving clients) are required. The cost for both is reimbursed after the completion of five hours of volunteer service.

We invite you to join our very special team of volunteers making a difference in their community. When you volunteer with Community Care Durham you choose how much you can help and we will work with you to develop a mutually beneficial volunteer schedule. All it takes is a smile and as few as two hours or more a month to become an everyday hero.

How Can You Become An Everyday Hero?

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Meals On Wheels Deliver nutritious meals to clients at their home.

Transportation Provide transportation for individuals needing to get to medical appointments, do grocery shopping or run errands. Financial reimbursement for mileage is provided.

Friendly Visiting Provide companionship to clients who benefit from a regular visit to share activities and laughter.

Luncheon Out Assist and accompany clients at an organized luncheon out in the community.

Adult Day Program Assist staff in providing social and recreational activities. This is also an opportunity to share any personal talents and interests.

COPE Mental Health Individual/GroupSupport Assist clients 16 or older with mental health needs through individual or group support.

Office Support Assist staff with a variety of administrative tasks.

Board of Directors Participate in the governance of the organization.

Local Advisory Committee (LAC) Member Participate on a committee that supports Community Care Durham’s marketing and fundraising efforts, and provide advice and support to staff on local services and client needs.

Other opportunities include brokered services:

Home Maintenance Assist clients with home maintenance duties such as yardwork or snow shovelling. A fee is paid to brokered helpers.