I Can Help - Township of Mapleton

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Thank You for Your Interest in Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in joining the Good Neighbour Program. This volunteer initiative is led by the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence in collaboration with the Township of Mapleton, working together to support the wellbeing, independence, and quality of life of local seniors.

Our volunteers provide support in simple, meaningful ways, such as assisting with household tasks, picking up groceries, yard maintenance, or offering friendly companionship over coffee. Every contribution makes a difference, whether through time, practical skills, or a caring presence.

We believe that time, talents, and compassion are the foundation of a strong community, where neighbours support one another with care and respect.

Community Safety & Trust

The safety and wellbeing of both seniors and volunteers is our highest priority. To help ensure the Good Neighbour Program remains a safe and trusted environment:

Volunteers must be bona fide residents of the local area.
A clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required for all volunteers. This can be applied for online at no cost. An official support letter will be provided to assist with the application process.

Volunteer Code of Conduct

As a Good Neighbour Program volunteer, you agree to:

Treat all seniors, volunteers, and community members with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Maintain appropriate boundaries and respect confidentiality at all times.
Follow all community safety guidelines and procedures.
Decline any task that feels unsafe, unclear, or outside your comfort level. You are never expected to undertake any activity that makes you feel uncomfortable.

A Friendly Reminder

This community is built on trust, care, integrity, and mutual support. If you have any questions, concerns, or require guidance at any time, please do not hesitate to reach out to jbrown@mapleton.ca or HEdwards@mapleton.ca. We are here to support you, and your safety will always come first.

My First & Last Name

Please indicate your town of residence within the Township of Mapleton:

Preferred Contact Method: Please indicate whether you prefer to be contacted by phone call, text message, or email, and provide the appropriate phone number or email address below.

My Talents* Please select all that apply from the fields below

Help with decluttering

Grocery run

Companionship / Social connection

Sewing / Clothing alterations

Handyman services (small repairs in and around the house)

Tech support (help with cellphones, tablets, computer applications)

Yard work / Snow clearance

Other talent not listed:

Please give a complete description of your availability. List days of the week and times of the day when you are generally available to help. (Example - "weekdays after 4pm, weekends - time to be arranged").

I can help in these communities. (Use this space to specify in which of our local communities you can help - for example, Drayton only, or All of Township of Mapleton areas, etc.

🔐 Privacy & Information Use Notice

The personal information collected in this application is used solely for volunteer screening, placement, and coordination within the Good Neighbour Program. Information may be shared, where necessary, with the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence and authorized partners at the Township of Mapleton involved in volunteer coordination.

All personal information will be handled with respect, stored securely, and maintained in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and best practices.

⚖️ Volunteer Participation Disclaimer

Volunteering with the Good Neighbour Program is entirely voluntary. The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence and the Township of Mapleton do not accept responsibility for any personal injury, loss, or damage that may occur in the course of volunteering, except where required by law.

Volunteers are expected to work within their own abilities and are encouraged to decline any task that feels unsafe, inappropriate, or beyond their comfort level.

✅ Consent, Acknowledgement & Agreement

By signing below, I confirm that:

The information I have provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that this volunteer role supports local seniors through the Good Neighbours Community initiative, delivered by the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence in collaboration with the Township of Mapleton.
I agree to complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Check if required.
I commit to upholding the values of Integrity, Kindness, and Community Safety.
I acknowledge and accept the Volunteer Participation Disclaimer outlined above

By typing my full name below, I declare that I understand and agree to all the requirements of joining the Mapleton Good Neighbours Community Volunteer Team as outlined above.

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