Interior Health Authority
Community Care Volunteer Services
Record #:
KNA0848
Last Modified:
08 Apr 2022
Last Full Update:
08 Apr 2022
Contact Information
| Mailing Address | c/o Tiffany Malwatta Community Health and Services Centre 505 Doyle Ave Kelowna, BC Canada V1Y 0C5 |
| Office Phone | 250.980.1558 |
| Fax | 250.980.1505 |
| tiffany.malwatta@interiorhealth.ca | |
| Website | www.interiorhealth.ca |
| Additional Info | www.interiorhealth.ca/AboutUs/GetInvolved/VolunteerAtIH/Pages/VolunteerOpportunities.aspx |
| Primary Contact | Tiffany Malwatta, Community Volunteer Coordinator, Interior Health Authority - Central Okanagan; Phone: 250.980.1558; Fax: 250.980.1505; Email: tiffany.malwatta@interiorhealth.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Kara Cooper, Adult Day Services and Volunteer Services Coordinator, Interior Health Authority - Central Okanagan; Phone: 250.980.1560; Email: kara.cooper@interiorhealth.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Tiffany Malwatta, Community Volunteer Coordinator, Interior Health Authority - Central Okanagan; Phone: 250.980.1558; Email: tiffany.malwatta@interiorhealth.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/InteriorHealth LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/interior-health-authority Twitter: twitter.com/Interior_Health YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/InteriorHealthAuth |
Description & Services
| Service Details | Home and Community Care (HCC) Services support a philosophy that home, with appropriate supports, is the best place to recover from illness and injury, as well as manage chronic conditions and live out final days. Our volunteers, together with the HCC staff, play an integral role in supporting individuals at risk of losing their independence and their caregivers. Here is how to you can get involved: - Support various Interior Health programs including Adult Day Services and Public Health Clinics - Assist with social-recreational and therapeutic activities, client transportation, grocery shopping, and meal delivery - Contribute to decreasing social isolation, creating more accessible communities, supporting caregivers and increasing the quality of life for older adults and adults with acquired brain injuries living in the community. |
| Hours | Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Dates | Program specific. |
| Eligibility | Ages: 14 year(s) and up Minimum commitments is three months. |
| How to Apply | Please call or email the Community Volunteer Coordinator |
| Meetings | Ongoing training, support and recognition of Volunteers. |
Location
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
Other Details
| Accessibility | No public access |
| Languages | English |