Backyard Birdfeeder custodian

Organization Details
Organization Name: Oakview Place Extendicare
Address: 2395 Ness Ave.
Winnipeg MB  R3J 1A5
Website: http://www.extendicareoakviewplace.com/
Organizational Description: Extendicare Oakview Place provides a range of high quality care and services based on the assessed needs of our residents. Commitment to our residents is the foundation to our care. As a recognized partner in the healthcare system in our community, we help alleviate family stress, establish peer relationships among residents, encourage resident independence and participate in community activities. We achieve this through service, respect, creativity and teamwork.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5249
   
Description of Duties:

Applicant would be required to visit 3 times per week to fill and clean hummingbird feedersand fill other feeders as needed.


- make hummingbird nectar


- clean and refill birdbaths

   
Skills Required:

Nature minded individual


- knowledge of how to tend to bird feeders and bird baths


- knowledge of birds in Manitoba


- able to converse and share knowledge with seniors

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

- improved interpersonal skills


- improved knowledge of local birds in Manitoba

   
Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime

Would require successful applicant to tend birdfeeders from mid May to the end of August.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- St. James-Assiniboia
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Are able to attend with a support person
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Speaks another language (other than French or English): Punjabi, Italian, German, Farsi, Tagalog, Spanish, Ukrainian
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
  • Online Application Form Below
  • Email: jbabineau@extendicare.com (Include Opportunity ID)
  • Phone: 204-888-3005 ext. 241
  • In Person
Closing Date: May 1, 2025

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