Volunteer Opportunities
Social Services Volunteers
At Golden Age Village, the Social Services Office plays an important role. The goal of social services is to encourage residents to manage their social, psychological and material needs so that they may continue to live independently. Social services include:
- Chinese–English translation
- Community resource referrals
- Group activities
Language requirements
- English: fluent spoken English.
- Chinese: able to communicate with residents in Mandarin or Cantonese (most residents are first-generation immigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with limited English); speaking both is a plus.
- Able to interpret between English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) to help residents communicate with English-speaking agencies.
- Reading and writing Chinese (traditional or simplified) is preferred.
Exercise Class Volunteers
The exercise classes aim to promote health and prevent disease so that residents can enjoy life at GAV.
Language requirements
- English: fluent spoken English.
- Chinese: able to communicate with residents in Mandarin or Cantonese (most residents are first-generation immigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with limited English); speaking both is a plus.
- Able to lead and explain the exercises in Mandarin or Cantonese.
- Reading and writing Chinese (traditional or simplified) is preferred.
Computer Tutor Volunteers
The purpose of the computer class is to help seniors reduce social isolation and loneliness, and enhance life skills through technology training.
Language requirements
- English: fluent spoken English.
- Chinese: able to communicate with residents in Mandarin or Cantonese (most residents are first-generation immigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with limited English); speaking both is a plus.
- Able to explain computer skills to seniors step by step in Mandarin or Cantonese.
- Reading and writing Chinese (traditional or simplified) is preferred.
English Tutor Volunteers
The goal of the English class is to teach basic English (e.g. taking the bus, asking for translators, asking for directions) so that senior residents can live independently.
Language requirements
- English: fluent spoken English.
- Chinese: able to communicate with residents in Mandarin or Cantonese (most residents are first-generation immigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with limited English); speaking both is a plus.
- Clear English pronunciation, and able to explain the meaning of English words and phrases to seniors in Mandarin or Cantonese.
- Reading and writing Chinese (traditional or simplified) is preferred.
If you are interested in the volunteer opportunities listed above, please complete the volunteer application form below and send the completed form to the Social Work Office ([email protected]).
You can fill in the form on a computer or phone, or print it and complete it by hand.