Come Volunteer with us! 

Thrive Group is a non-profit, charitable organization that acts as the umbrella organization for charities with a healthcare focus by sharing best practices and back-office resources. Thrive Group organizations include AbleLiving Services, Capability Support Services, Idlewyld Manor, and St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke.

Are you looking for a volunteer position with an organization that values a strong workplace culture?  

Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized an awarded as:

• 2024/2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
• 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace!

We believe that:

• Teamwork is essential to our success
• Honesty and Transparency are fundamental in building relationships
• Respect is required in all our interactions
• Innovation is essential to meet the growing needs of our residents and clients
• Versatility ensures we adapt to change to meet the needs of our clients and residents, and
• Excellence is fundamental in all we do.

If you are someone who enjoys spending time socializing with older adults and adults with special needs we want to hear from you! 

What you can expect as a Volunteer at Thrive Group:

• Meaningful learning experiences to build your career skills 
• Opportunities to meet our clients and residents
• The chance to meet new people 
• Guidance and support in your volunteer role 
• Letters of reference for prospective employers

General Roles Available: 

• Reception
• General volunteering (group or one on one)
• One on one visits
• Arabella's Cafe

*Group Setting and/or one on one with clients/residents 

Qualifications/Skills/Expectations: 

• Teamwork; able to work with a variety of people
• Good communication & listening skills
• Empathy; understanding and warmth towards residents/clients
• Understand the need for confidentiality
• Positive attitude and friendly, enthusiastic manner
• Reliable and consistent 
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check 

**As a condition of volunteering, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date

Job Type: Casual/Volunteer (unpaid)

Location: Various

Questions? Email us at VolunteerServices@thrivegroup.ca

At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca