Volunteer Opportunities at Ayre Manor
Volunteers brighten our lives... and make our world go round.
What opportunities interest you? Read the options below, then...
B’Ayre Manor Essentials Shop
- Retail tasks one day a week in our tiny Tuck Shop
- Occassionally shopping for individual residents
- Monday, Wednesday or Friday afternoons from 12:30 – 2:45 pm
Gardening in Complex Care Courtyards
- Watering, weeding and pruning planters and courtyard gardens
One-on-One Activities with a Resident
- Reading to a resident
- Writing letters, cards or emails for a resident
- Taking a resident for a walk
- Mending clothing for a resident
Small Group Activities
- Leading group discussions
- Reading to a small group
- Taking residents for group walks
- Teaching or assisting with arts, crafts and hobbies
- Assisting with bowling, bingo and games nights
- Assisting with morning coffee or afternoon tea
- Assisting with musical activities or performing music
Event Planning & Coordination
- Assisting or leading a committee to help staff and residents coordinate large events or occasional celebrations
- Decorating, setup and cleanup
- MC'ing, music, etc.
Ayre Manor Board Membership
- Ayre Manor is a campus of care owned and operated by the local non-profit society Sooke Elderly Citizens' Housing Society
- Board members serve 3-year terms
- Meetings are once per month
- AGM (Annual General Meeting) is in autumn
