Our Programs: 

We aim to create meaningful relationships and our community-based programs are tailored to meet the needs of the youth and seniors alike.  Our program staff are dedicated to creating various ways of bringing generations together.

Our program staff visit different schools and community groups to recruit youth volunteers.  The youth and seniors are selected in collaboration with our school, community and care facility partners.

Our program staff work with care centre staff, schools and students to ensure the visits will take place in adequate facilities, with proper supervision and support.  Youth volunteers participate in training and orientation sessions to learn about seniors’ health issues, care facility policies and procedures, as well as individual expectations.

After the training and orientation sessions, our program staff match two young people with each senior participant and set a schedule.  The staff provide ‘icebreaker’ activities to initiate discussions, but they adopt a more of a supportive role as the program progresses.