Volunteering

An Invitation to Become a Volunteer Workshop Facilitator

McMaster Convocation Assistants

Study Looking for Volunteers to Participate in Mobility Programs

HIFST Research Study

INITIATE Research Study: Help Researchers Better Understand Fall Risk

Become a Scenario Writer for a Mac Spinoff Company

Cancer Assistance Program needs volunteer drivers

McMaster researchers in the School of Rehabilitation Science are looking for adults aged 55 - 75 with early changes in their mobility to take part in a study looking at whether people who are noticing changes in their walking ability show improvements in mobility after completing one of three 12-week programs.

1. The Stepping-Up Program (includes virtual group exercise and self-management education)
2. The Telephone-Based Walking Program (includes telephone coaching from a physiotherapist)
3. The Chair-Based Yoga Program (includes virtual group yoga sessions)

You may be eligible to take part if you…

• Are experiencing recent changes in the way you walk 2 kilometres
• Are 55-75 years of age
• Do not use a walking aid
• Can be active for 60 minutes
• Have an email address and a laptop computer with internet capabilities of running the video-conferencing platform Zoom©

Eligible participants will undergo 4 virtual assessments with a physiotherapist over 36 weeks. There is no cost to participate.

If you are interested in participating or would like to find out if you are eligible, please contact Susanne Sinclair ssincla@mcmaster.ca.

Recruitment has begun and will continue until December 2023.

The Nanny Angel Network (NAN) has expanded free cancer support to the Hamilton area. NAN provides free in-home and virtual childcare support to moms with cancer and their children.

Website https://nannyangelnetwork.com/

For more information or to volunteer please contact 416-730-0025 extension 218 or email volunteer@nannyangelnetwork.com.

Volunteers are required for the Welcome Inn Community Centre’s Community Visitation program. Volunteers are matched up with seniors in the Hamilton area to talk by phone on a regular basis. The goal is to offer friendship and support in an effort to ease isolation and ensure seniors are able to live independently for as long as possible.

Website https://welcomeinn.ca/seniors-programs/

For more information or to volunteer, please contact 289-260-3771 or kari@welcomeinn.ca.