Interior Health Central Okanagan Long-term Care Youth Volunteers

There are 3 Kelowna Long-Term Care Centers and 1 in West Kelowna within Interior Health.

They are: Cottonwoods Care Centre, David Lloyd-Jones Home and Three Links Manor. Brookhaven Care Centre is located in West Kelowna. They range in size from 213 beds to 64. Our person’s in care range in age from young adults (in their 20’s) to some who are over 100 years old.

Prospective Youth Volunteers must be a minimum of 13 years of age by December 31. They are selected, orientated and trained to assist our persons in care. The training sessions total three (3) 2 hour sessions and all Youth Volunteers must attend all three sessions in order to qualify to volunteer.

Youth Volunteers provide that additional service which makes such a difference to the persons in care. Your bright, cheerful smiles and helping hands do much to add to the quality of life, comfort and care for our residents.

Youth Volunteers are asked to volunteer for 1 day every week, for 1 ½ hours.

Youth Healthcare Volunteer Duties include:

• Delivering Fresh water to residents rooms
• Assisting  staff with Recreation programming      
• Bingo
• Board & Card Games
• Music Entertainment
• Art & Crafts
• Baking
• Woodworking
• Spiritual care
• Companionship
• Bus outings…and so much more!