Macassa & Wentworth Lodges Volunteers

COVID-19 Safety Precautions for Volunteers

A medical mask (and any necessary additional PPE) will be provided to be worn at all times during volunteer shifts.
All volunteers will receive training about Infection Prevention and Control procedures to be followed at the Lodge.

Learn about volunteering at

Macassa & Wentworth Lodges

Macassa Lodge

Wentworth Lodge

Volunteers Needed!

Come to an information Session:

Thursday, July 20, 2023
6:30 to 7:15 pm
Adults & Youth 16+

Reserve your spot:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-546-2800 ext.1612

Currently Recruiting For:

Recreation Therapy Volunteers: 16 yrs and older
- Saturday morning Bowling League: 9:30 to 11:30 am
- After Dinner Recreation Activities: 6 to 8 pm
- Saturday afternoon Music Concerts: 1:30 to 3:30 pm
- Wednesday afternoon Bingo: 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Give Shop Volunteers: Morning, afternoon and evening shifts

Volunteering at Macassa Lodge provides you with an opportunity to enhance your own quality of life. Benefits include:

Engaging in the most fundamental act of citizenship and giving in our society
Offering your time, energy and skills of your own free will
Participating in community building
Being a good neighbour
All training provided

Review Current Opportunities

Apply to Volunteer

Current Volunteers Login

High School Co-op Education Opportunities

Co-op education placements are available in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Great opportunities are available for high school students interested in health care and aging populations.
To review the job description and/or apply, contact the co-op department at your school
Space is limited. Apply early.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Krueger, Coordinator of Volunteers, at 905-546-2800 ext.1612

Wentworth Lodge is a 160 bed long-term care facility for citizens who are unable to live on their own. We provide 24 hour nursing supervision with input from an interdisciplinary team which includes medical, nursing, social work, recreation, therapy, volunteers, pastoral care and nutrition.

We have a special Resident Home Area (RHA) at Wentworth Lodge for cognitively impaired residents who have a tendency to wander. Programs in this area include therapeutic activities on and off the RHA and a secure courtyard garden for walks and other outdoor activities.

Benefits of volunteering at Wentworth Lodge include:

Engaging in the most fundamental act of citizenship and giving in our society
Offering your time, energy and skills of your own free will
Participating in community building
Being a good neighbour

Volunteers can help with:

Recreation programs
Friendly Visiting
Special events and inhouse service, hairdressing/barber and physio
Tuck Shop sales of snacks both food and drinks, toiletries and seasonal items

We are flexible and will work with you to determine a volunteer schedule. You can volunteer on a regular weekly basis or on an on-call basis.

Apply to Volunteer

High School Co-op Education Opportunities

Co-op student placements at Wentworth Lodge are available in the following areas:

Nursing
Food Services
Recreation

Social Work
Housekeeping

For further information, please contact Wentworth Lodge at 905-546-2618

Other Requirements for Volunteer Placement:

2 Step TB test
Vulnerable Sector Police Check (18 yrs +)
Personal References
Interview with Coordinator of Volunteers
Orientation
Seasonal flu vaccine strongly recommended, and required for volunteers to serve during a Lodge outbreak

Date modified

June 06, 2023