You’ll pick up groceries, and deliver them to a neighbour in Brandon.

How this works:  

We’ll notify you when you’ve been matched to the neighbour in need.  We'll forward your name and contact information to the neighbour to arrange order and delivery details with you. Please email us at office@brandonuw.ca if you don’t hear from the neighbour within 12-24 hours.  

When you’ve picked up the groceries and you're ready to make the delivery, phone the neighbour in need with an approximate arrival time so that they're expecting you. When you arrive, phone the neighbour to let them know you’ve dropped off the order at their front door. If they live in an apartment building, please wait until they arrive at the front door to pick up their order.

Time Commitment: 2 hours.

This is a one-time commitment to fulfill an immediate need, but could become an ongoing opportunity.

Your health and safety are important to us.  

Maintain physical distancing by keeping a minimum 2-meter distance between you and any other person not in your immediate family.  

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly and often. Wash hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and rinse under clean running water.   

If you are at all unsure of your health status, the Manitoba online self-assessment tool available at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/
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Summary:

1. To provide a listening ear and friendly support to isolated/lonely seniors that are living in our community,
2. To provide opportunities for senior adults to contribute to the community in a meaningful way,
3. To create connections between individuals, resources, and community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General socializing, in person, while still maintaining proper social distancing techniques. eg. Have coffee and chat, watch a movie, go for a walk, sing or play music etc.

Time Commitment:

Ongoing - Daytime, according to your own schedule.

Your health and safety are important to us.  

Maintain physical distancing by keeping a minimum 2-meter distance between you and any other person not in your immediate family.  

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly and often. Wash hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and rinse under clean running water.   

If you are at all unsure of your health status, the Manitoba online self-assessment tool available at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/

You’ll take a neighbours’ dog(s) for a walk.

How this works:  

We’ll notify you when you’ve been matched to the neighbour in need.  We'll forward your name and contact information to the neighbour to arrange an initial meet with the neighbour in need. Please email us at office@brandonuw.ca if you don’t hear from the neighbour within 12-24 hours.  

Walking arrangements will be made between you and the neighbour in need.

Time Commitment: 30 Minutes

Twice Weekly commitment - Daytime, according to your own schedule.
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Your health and safety are important to us.  

Maintain physical distancing by keeping a minimum 2-meter distance between you and any other person not in your immediate family.  

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly and often. Wash hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and rinse under clean running water.   

If you are at all unsure of your health status, the Manitoba online self-assessment tool available at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/
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Summary:

1. To provide a listening ear and friendly support to isolated/lonely neighbours that are living in our community,
2. To provide opportunities for individuals to contribute to the community in a meaningful way,
3. To create connections between individuals, resources, and community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General socializing, via live chat. This to do may include having coffee and a chat, reading or telling a story, playing an online game, singing or playing music etc.

Time Commitment:

Ongoing - Daytime, according to your own schedule.

Your health and safety are important to us.  

Maintain physical distancing by keeping a minimum 2-meter distance between you and any other person not in your immediate family.  

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly and often. Wash hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and rinse under clean running water.   

If you are at all unsure of your health status, the Manitoba online self-assessment tool available at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/

You’ll pick up essentials, and deliver them to a neighbour in Brandon.

How this works:  

We’ll notify you when you’ve been matched to the neighbour in need.  We'll forward your name and contact information to the neighbour to arrange order and delivery details with you. Please email us at office@brandonuw.ca if you don’t hear from the neighbour within 12-24 hours.  

When you’ve picked up the essentials (Medicine, Toiletries etc.) and you're ready to make the delivery, phone the neighbour in need with an approximate arrival time so that they're expecting you. When you arrive, phone the neighbour to let them know you’ve dropped off the order at their front door. If they live in an apartment building, please wait until they arrive at the front door to pick up their order.

Time Commitment: 2 hours.

This is a one-time commitment to fulfill an immediate need, but could become an ongoing opportunity.

Your health and safety are important to us.  

Maintain physical distancing by keeping a minimum 2-meter distance between you and any other person not in your immediate family.  

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly and often. Wash hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and rinse under clean running water.   

If you are at all unsure of your health status, the Manitoba online self-assessment tool available at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/