Whether it’s a friendly call, a ride to an appointment, or help navigating complex systems, our programs offer real solutions that make life easier and more fulfilling for seniors. Just as importantly, our programs foster meaningful relationships between seniors and volunteers, creating a mutually enriching experience for everyone involved.
Connecting isolated seniors to support. Engaging community members to identify and refer socially isolated or at-risk seniors, allowing response workers to establish connection, assess needs, prevent and stabilize crises when necessary, and bridge seniors to long-term support.
Aging in place with community-based support. Ensuring seniors with limited natural supports can safely remain at home by connecting them to non-medical resources before and after hospital stays, focusing on Northeast and Northern Southeast Calgary.
Personalized, one-on-one social work support. Helping seniors navigate complex systems, access benefits, and secure essential services, focusing on Northeast and Northern Southeast Calgary through The Way In Network.
Combating loneliness through deep, long-term connections. Pairing seniors and volunteers in one-on-one matches to build lasting relationships through regular visits.
Remote companionship for isolated seniors. Providing seniors with consistent, one-on one social connection through regular phone calls from a dedicated volunteer.
Blending practical assistance with meaningful connection. Supporting seniors with shopping errands while building lasting social bonds, fostering independence and companionship.
Support for both caregivers and care recipients. Enhancing the well-being of caregivers by providing a much-needed break and social support for care recipients while also delivering care packages to struggling caregivers.
Spreading joy through personal, heartfelt connection. Delivering
handwritten letters and cards to brighten the days of isolated seniors and remind them they are valued.
Providing vital transportation with volunteer companionship and reassurance. Helping seniors attend medical appointments with reliable, volunteer-driven transportation while offering social connection, reassurance, and navigation support to reduce stress and improve well-being.
Helping seniors keep their beloved pets. Providing practical pet care support (walking, pet hampers, vet transport) to ensure seniors can maintain their companionship with their animals.
Offering flexible, as-needed volunteer help with minor home tasks, technology assistance, deliveries, and non-medical transportation to
support independent living.
Encouraging informal, community-driven volunteering. Empowering everyday people to help seniors with small acts of kindness (checking in, running small errands, shoveling sidewalks), fostering a connected community.
