Needs From: United Way Centraide North East Ontario/ Nord-est de l'Ontario

As a volunteer, you will have the rewarding opportunity to engage with seniors participating in our program. Your role will involve accompanying and assisting them in selecting essential winter items such as hats, coats, boots, snow pants, sweaters, blankets, longjohns, socks, and slippers. You will guide them through the store (Giant Tiger - South Porcupine), ensuring they find what they need to stay warm this winter. You will bring them to the designated cash for processing.

United Way staff will be on site to assist.

Growing old comes with its challenges. This is why United Way wants to help vulnerable older adults access the basic needs they deserve to live a healthy and dignified life. Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months.

How it works

Eligible participants are invited to a special day of shopping at a participating location where they are paired up with a volunteer and given a credit to purchase a warm coat, boots, socks, mittens, and anything else that might help keep them safe. Participants are also given a goodie bag filled with treats donated by local community businesses and volunteers.

Keeping Seniors Warm is  available for residents over the age of 55 and in a vulnerable living situation

As a volunteer, you will have the rewarding opportunity to engage with seniors participating in our program. Your role will involve accompanying and assisting them in selecting essential winter items such as hats, coats, boots, snow pants, sweaters, blankets, longjohns, socks, and slippers. You will guide them through the store (Giant Tiger - South Porcupine), ensuring they find what they need to stay warm this winter. You will bring them to the designated cash for processing.

United Way staff will be on site to assist.

Growing old comes with its challenges. This is why United Way wants to help vulnerable older adults access the basic needs they deserve to live a healthy and dignified life. Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months.

How it works

Eligible participants are invited to a special day of shopping at a participating location where they are paired up with a volunteer and given a credit to purchase a warm coat, boots, socks, mittens, and anything else that might help keep them safe. Participants are also given a goodie bag filled with treats donated by local community businesses and volunteers.

Keeping Seniors Warm is  available for residents over the age of 55 and in a vulnerable living situation

Whether you are looking for a meaningful opportunity for connection, to build up your resume, or put some of your expertise into action, we can find the perfect way to get you involved.

Growing old comes with its challenges. This is why United Way wants to help vulnerable older adults access the basic needs they deserve to live a healthy and dignified life. Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months.

How it works

Eligible participants are invited to a special day of shopping at a participating location where they are paired up with a volunteer and given a credit to purchase a warm coat, boots, socks, mittens, and anything else that might help keep them safe. Participants are also given a goodie bag filled with treats donated by local community businesses and volunteers.

Keeping Seniors Warm is  available for residents over the age of 55 and in a vulnerable living situation (defined as

Whether you are looking for a meaningful opportunity for connection, to build up your resume, or put some of your expertise into action, we can find the perfect way to get you involved.

Growing old comes with its challenges. This is why United Way wants to help vulnerable older adults access the basic needs they deserve to live a healthy and dignified life. Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months.

How it works

Eligible participants are invited to a special day of shopping at a participating location where they are paired up with a volunteer and given a credit to purchase a warm coat, boots, socks, mittens, and anything else that might help keep them safe. Participants are also given a goodie bag filled with treats donated by local community businesses and volunteers.

Keeping Seniors Warm is  available for residents over the age of 55 and in a vulnerable living situation (defined as

Survey Administration - Internal to your organization 

What It Is:

The survey consists of standardized questions administered directly to individuals experiencing homelessness. The data collected helps understand the characteristics and needs of this population.

Your Role:

You will be responsible for administering the survey to individuals in your care . We will provide training, survey tools, and honoraria to compensate participants. Your role includes ensuring that surveys are conducted thoughtfully and accurately.  

- Participate in training to learn how to administer the survey (1 hour)

- Administer surveys to individuals and ensure the collection of complete responses 

- Provide honoraria to participants and document their participation (confidentially). 

Survey Administration – Outreach (booths at high traffic locations, or visiting encampments)

What It Is:

Outreach involves engaging with individuals experiencing homelessness in the community or high-traffic areas to conduct surveys. It helps to reach those who may not be connected to shelters or services.

Your Role:

You will be assisting with outreach efforts by either conducting surveys directly in the community or staffing booths at high-traffic locations. You will administer surveys and provide honoraria to those who participate.  

- Conduct outreach by engaging with individuals in the community or at designated locations.

- Administer surveys and ensure accurate data collection.

- Distribute honoraria to participants and record their participation (confidentially)

-  Ideally scheduled in 3 hour shifts, but we will work with volunteers to staff booths or conduct outreach based on their availability. We will not be staffing booths with less than 2 people at a time

- Training will take approximately 1 hour

- Booths will primarily be during day time hours but may have some opportunities for evening options