What Does it Mean to Volunteer?

Our volunteers are our Elves. They are the ones who make sure everyone receives the joy of priceless connection. To be an Elf, you will be matched up with a senior in one of the long-term assisted living facilities we have partnered with for the year. Your job is a simple task: to mark off one gift on a senior's "wishlist" and - more importantly - spend time with them over the holidays.

Being an Elf is a fun and rewarding experience. We look for qualified individuals who:

• Have a friendly, enthusiastic attitude
• Are active listeners and want to know about stories from long ago
• Believe seniors have value and that their legacy should be passed on through their communities
• Are willing to donate a maximum of $20 towards a gift that will lift a senior's holiday spirits
• Are dedicated to spending 90 minutes visiting with a senior to provide them with the gift of caring (OR spend up to 90 minutes writing a thoughtful letter for physically distanced events)
• Are over the age of 18 or can bring an adult with them to in-person events
• Have reliable transportation or bus routes to in-person events

Elf Anonymous 2021

We are grateful to everyone who volunteered for the 2021 holiday season. We will be served approximately 60 seniors this holiday season with our socially distanced program that included a heartfelt letter written to each senior.

Are you an employee at a senior living facility in the Edmonton area?

We are always looking for senior living facilities to partner with. Consider getting in touch with us about having your facility participate in future events.
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