Senior’s Programs

BETTER AT HOME PROGRAM

Better at Home is a United Way program to help older adults (65+) with simple day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. The program is funded by the Government of British Columbia, managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland, and services are provided by local non-profit organizations. 

Volunteer Terrace offers friendly visiting and light housekeeping services.

• Housekeeping: 1.5 hours of professional housekeeping support every two weeks provided through “Northern Home Care,” a fully accredited home health services agency.

• Friendly Visits: the friendly visitor program helps isolated and vulnerable older adults establish a supportive connection to enhance the quality of their lives through friendly visits. We are seeking volunteers interested in being a companion for older adults. 

Community Connector

Funded by United Way of Northern B.C, a Community Connector helps alongside many professions such as, case workers and social workers. Support includes, help with certain forms, access to community programs, connections to in-home supports and advocacy.

The goal is to provide client-focused support to older adults in need, emotionally, financially, physically, and/or socially. Listening to stories, extending compassion and creating a safe space, they are able to assist in their setting of achievable goals to improve community connections and overall sense of well-being.

Social Prescribing

• Social Prescribing is a health care approach that recognizes the influence of social and environmental factors on an individual’s overall well-being

• As opposed to simply treating symptoms, it can help to address underlying causes of patients’ health and well-being challenges. A more holistic approach to health care, community-based integrated care.

THE HELPING HANDYMAN PROGRAM

The Helping Handyman program provides support services to low income older adults and those with mobility challenges. Over the past 25 years, the Helping Handyman program has supported older adults in projects such as building wheelchair ramps and changing light bulbs. The Handymen help keep older adults living in their homes. This program is supported by Northern Health.

SNOW ANGELS PROGRAM

Since 1991, Snow Angels has matched older adults with volunteers to shovel driveways and sidewalks. For many older adults and those with mobility challenges, snow brings worry about leaving their homes safely. In the past, Snow Angels has served up to 50 older adults during the winter months, but the capacity of this program is reliant on the number of volunteers. This is a critical program and Volunteer Terrace seeks individuals, businesses, sports teams, schools, and other groups to support the Snow Angels program.