Volunteer at Deltassist
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr.
Volunteers Help
The extraordinary care, diligence and service volunteers have shown is a never ending source of both amazement and appreciation. Our community is much enhanced by their service.
Volunteer Requirements
All volunteers at Deltassist must:
- Be 19 years of age and older
- Have a clear criminal records check
- Sign an oath of confidentiality
- Have 3 references that can be checked
- Driving volunteers must have a clear drivers abstract
Volunteer Opportunities we have now:
Volunteer Gardeners:
The Community Garden at Deltassist is looking for volunteers! Our volunteer team is active from February through November, growing fresh vegetables (and some herbs and fruits!) to contribute to Delta community members who may be unhoused, or are low-income seniors, families or singles. We also maintain flower beds for the beautification of the garden space. Our ideal volunteer is aged 19-79, reasonably mobile, and available once or twice a week for 2 hour ‘work’ sessions. Experience is always welcome but not necessary, as existing volunteers are happy to share their knowledge. Garden tasks are sometimes physical but can be tailored to abilities. The garden is located in the back parking lot of the North Delta office at 9097 120th street. If you are interested in joining us for some natural therapy, please email volunteer@deltassist.com.
Grocery Order Taking Volunteers:
On a weekly basis we take grocery orders from registered Deltassist shop clients over the phone. Calls will be completed one of three ways:
- The phone volunteer will call the seniors from one of the Deltassist offices the day before the shop
- The volunteer will call the seniors from their home the day before the shop
- or PENDING they will call the seniors from the designated grocery store the morning of the shop program (Tuesday in North Delta or Wednesday in Tsawwassen).
Volunteer Shoppers:
On a weekly basis our volunteer shoppers shop for seniors that cannot get out to shop for themselves. This program takes place in North Delta on Tuesday mornings and Tsawwassen on Wednesday mornings. This is a fun team setting type of volunteer opportunity.
Volunteer Drivers:
Volunteer drivers drive seniors that do not have any other means of transportation (such as HandyDART, friends or family) to medical appointments. This volunteer position requires a clear driving record and criminal records check.
Volunteer drivers are reimbursed for mileage.
Information & Referral Database Update Volunteer:
The I&R Update Volunteers address the DFCS mission by researching and collecting information on community services and programs available in Delta and the surrounding communities. Work from home (phone, email & internet research), 3-4 hours per week.
Food Security Volunteers:
Deltassist in partnership with Real Canadian Superstore in North Delta will be running an additional food security produce program to supplement our Community Garden Program. We are looking for volunteers to pick up produce from the store and volunteers to sort and package the produce at our North Delta office. This will be a weekly program.
Bread Delivery Driver:
For Wednesday mornings we are looking for a volunteer with a Van or Truck to pick up bread at Monte Cristo Bakery and drop it off at our North Delta office. We gratefully reimburse volunteer drivers for their mileage. If you have a couple hours on Wednesday mornings to help with this project please let us know.
If you are interested in any of these volunteer positions please email volunteer@deltassist.com.
Volunteer Programs At Deltassist
- Gardening Volunteer
- Weekly Seniors Shopping Volunteer
- Volunteer Driving
- Income Tax Preparation Volunteer
- Income Tax Registration
- Reception Volunteer
- Bread Gleaning Volunteer
- Christmas Volunteer
- Christmas Registration
- Special Event Volunteer
Youth Volunteer Directory
Although one must be 19 yrs + to volunteer at Deltassist we have compiled a list of organization that enlist Youth volunteers.
Deltassist’s Youth Volunteer Directory Youth Volunteer Directory – 2020-2021 was produced for youth to find meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Contact Us if you would like to volunteer!
