The Good Companions Handy Helper Program provides caring volunteers who give seniors (55+) and adults with physical disabilities a helping hand in and around their home.
Services are available to seniors 55+ and adults with physical disabilities, who live north of the Queensway between Preston Street and Blair Road. If you live outside of this area, please check online at https://www.caredove.com/champlaincss to find which agency can help you. This service is available without membership to The Good Companions.
Our Handy Helper volunteers can assist you with a variety of tasks and odd jobs, such as:
- Changing batteries in smoke detectors, Replacing light bulbs;
- Tightening doorknobs, locks, adjusting installing hinges;
- Putting up shelves and pictures (reasonable safe height);
- Assembling flat pack furniture (reasonable safe height);
- Small gardening jobs, on a one-off basis, no tree pruning.
- Taking down and putting up curtains and curtain rods (safe ceiling height only);
- Replacing tap washers & repairing dripping taps;
- Basic computer and technology help, e.g. cell phones, tablets, connecting new TV, printers, answering machines;
You provide supplies, e.g. curtain rod
New clients undergo a telephone intake with our agency staff prior to receiving services in the home and in some circumstances; a home visit by our agency staff may be required.
To register for the Handy Helper program or get more information, follow the link to our Caredove page https://www.caredove.com/champlaincss or call 613-236-0428 ext. 2250.
Interested in Helping? If you are interested in becoming a Handy Helper Volunteer, please submit our Volunteer Application form.
