Ways to Support
Volunteer
Volunteers enhance resident comfort, making space for all to be and belong.
Be a neighbour to someone in need today.
Good Samaritan is committed to volunteering. Read more about volunteering at Good Samaritan. Our volunteerism handbook will answer most of your questions. Reach us at volunteer@gss.org to learn more.

Give back and make a difference in your community

Gain education/work experience

Develop new skills

Experience personal growth and development



Volunteer Profile
Bonnie Wraight is a firecracker!
Not only is she a resident of Heron Grove, but she knows everyone and always has the “inside scoop” on everything happening at Heron Grove! A former (Assistant Manager) of The Bargain Shop in Vernon, she has lots of experience in retail and has been Heron Grove’s Tuck Shop volunteer for the past few years. According to Bonnie, the Tuck Shop is important as it ensures residents don’t have to go “all the way to Walmart” to get a snack. Bonnie enjoys talking to people as they stop by (whether they buy something or not). Although Bonnie insists that we are “spoiling” the residents, staff and family members with the Tuck Shop – we all hope she sticks around to spoil us further! Thank you, Bonnie and the other volunteers, for running our Tuck Shop smoothly.
Who Can Volunteer
Volunteers are members of our community. Come and be a neighbour to someone in need today.
You must be able to secure a criminal record check and complete our onboarding process to find your best fit with one of our volunteer services staff. Children and youth may be able to volunteer as junior helpers, and micro-helpers can support one-time events.
Come and see how you can be a Good Samaritan, helping neighbours and making a difference in your community.
750+
Volunteers
25,000+
Volunteer Hours
Additional Education and Training
Good Samaritan offers learning opportunities for volunteers. We have training programs for individuals to support residents eating at mealtimes, spiritual care and palliative volunteers, and gift shops. There are also education sessions to support volunteers in their everyday activities, such as sessions on hand hygiene, infection, prevention and control, and respect in the workplace. Reach out to us to learn more.
Opportunities
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Bring Joy
to those in Care
As a charity, The Good Samaritan Society raises funds to provide loving care and quality service to honour the diverse population we serve. Donations to our charity allow us to enhance the programs and services we offer to more than 6000 people.