Volunteer opportunities - Chénchenstway Care Home

We are looking for volunteers to improve the quality of life for our residents. Volunteering provides meaningful social interactions, skill development and companionship; all of which fosters an engaging health care community. Chénchenstway’s inaugural volunteer program launches in January 2025.,

Chénchenstway is a newly established long-term care community that opened in October 2023, offering 216 single bedrooms with individual washrooms for residents to ensure privacy and comfort. The facility includes in-house dining services, accessible outdoor spaces, a salon and a rehabilitation gym. Located in Burnaby, Chénchenstway is the only long-term care home in British Columbia jointly operated by two health authorities, Fraser Health Authority and Providence Health Care.

• Recreation: games, arts and crafts, gardening, conversations, special events
• Physiotherapy & rehabilitation (ie. Exercise programs)
• Music therapy
• One-to-one visitation
• Community connections (Bus tours)
• Pet visitations
• Spiritual care
• Office administration
• Videographer

Volunteers must meet the following requirements to be a successful candidate:

• Minimum commitment of 6 months (one weekly shift of 2 to 4 hours)
• Minimum age of 16 (parent/legal guardian consent is required for under 18)
• Interest in health care and comfortable volunteering in a senior home setting
• Proficient in English
• Ability to commute to Burnaby (7550 Rosewood Street)

If you are a successful candidate, you will be asked to provide and complete the following:

• Criminal record check
• Two references
• Mandatory new volunteer orientation curriculum on LearningHub
• Attendance to Group Site Orientation (usually 2 to 4 hours)

• Giving back to the health care community
• Develop practical skills and empathy
• Training opportunities and mentorship
• Learn and network with experienced health care professionals of various backgrounds
• Social activities with staff
• Be a part of a brand-new volunteer program at a new health care site
• Reference letter customized to your successful volunteering

• Step 1 Application: Complete the application form
• Step 2 Interview: Only candidates who qualify for available positions will be contacted for an video interview
• Step 3 Screening: Criminal record check and references will be required
• Step 4 Orientation: Attend a volunteer orientation session onsite
• Step 5 Placement: Training and placement following orientation