"Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more."
H. Jackson Brown Jr.
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 three references that can be checked
- Driving volunteers must have a clear drivers abstract
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.
Descriptions of Volunteer Positions
Gardening
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.
Taking Grocery Orders
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.
Grocery Shopping
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.
Research and Data Entry
Deltassist maintains an Information and Referral Database to help Delta residents find the services they need. Volunteers research and collect information on community services and programs available in Delta and the surrounding communities and enter that information into relevant fields on a web page. This volunteer work is done from your home and takes 3-4 hours per week.
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.
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.
