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| Record #: KNA0430 |
Last Modified: 25 Jan 2012 |
Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2012 |
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| Special Information |
| Former Name | Church Serve (May 2011) ; Neighbourlink (Jan 2006) |
| Location, Telephone & Internet |
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Spall and Springfield |
| Office Phone | 250.861.5465 |
| Fax | 250.861.5608 |
| E-Mail | info@handsinservice.ca |
| Website | www.handsinservice.ca |
| Contact Information |
| Additional Info | www.facebook.com/handsinservice |
| Primary Contact | Patricia Goertzen, Executive Director; Email: patricia@handsinservice.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Pam Watland, Field Coordinator; Email: pam@handsinservice.ca |
| Description & Services |
| Organization Types | Non-Profit |
| Service Details | Provides basic house cleaning, laundry, simple food preparation, delivery of food hampers and most importantly, caring, to families and individuals who, with limited financial resources or social network are dealing with medical crisis, chronic illness or disabilities including brain injury, cancer, para or quadriplegic, recovering from surgery, MS or severe chronic arthritis * fosters working and network relationships between helping agencies in the community * facilitates a healthy community by offering and encouraging volunteering which benefits both the client and the volunteer |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Thu, 10am -12pm (excluding statutory holidays) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and under with the exception of food hamper delivery recipients or referral information for which there is no age limitation |
| How to Apply | Request application forms by phone or e-mail |
| Cost | Free |
| Meetings | Free volunteer orientation class and semi-annual volunteer appreciation opportunities |
| Languages | English |
| Other Details |
| Established | 1995/2002 |