Seniors

The Project supports seniors (65 and older) to live independently in their own homes. Capital City Volunteers’ (CCV) Outreach and Direct Volunteer Services restrict their service to lower-income seniors (less than $35,000/year). JBCP Outreach and Better at Home services are not limited by income.

Below are the eligibility requirements for CCV and JBCP services.

For more information please contact:

Sharon Laurie
Outreach Worker, James Bay Community Project
Phone: 250-388-7844 Ext. 318
Email: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca

Eligibility Criteria: Capital City Volunteers’ (CCV)
Outreach & Direct Volunteer Services

CCV Outreach Services

The applicant must:

  • be 65 years or older
  • be a resident of the Municipality of Victoria
  • be seen to be at risk of isolation
  • be an active and cooperative participant in the delivery of service
  • have the ability to communicate and understand the agency’s policies
  • have an annual income less than $35,000 for an individual or less than $45,000 for a couple, or have medical expenses that place them in this income range**
  • agree to a home visit for assessment and eligibility
  • be living in their own home*
  • have a level of need that is within the scope of CCV’s mandate
  • sign consents and a relationship agreement with CCV

CCV Direct Volunteer Services

The applicant must:

  • be 65 years or older
  • be a resident of the Municipality of Victoria
  • be seen to be at risk of isolation
  • be an active and cooperative participant in the delivery of service
  • have the ability to communicate and understand the agency’s policies
  • have an annual income less than $35,000 for an individual or less than $45,000 for a couple, or have medical expenses that place them in this income range**
  • agree to a home visit for assessment and eligibility
  • be living in their own home*
  • not have any physical or mental health condition that would put the volunteer in an unsafe environment
  • ensure the home environment poses no potential safety hazards for volunteers
  • sign consents and a relationship agreement with CCV

Eligibility Criteria: James Bay Community Project (JBCP) Outreach & Direct Volunteer Services

JBCP Outreach Services

The applicant must:

  • be 65 years or older
  • be a resident of the Municipality of Victoria
  • be seen to be at risk of isolation
  • be an active and cooperative participant in the delivery of service
  • have the ability to communicate and understand the agency’s policies
  • have an annual income less than $35,000 for an individual or less than $45,000 for a couple, or have medical expenses that place them in this income range**
  • agree to a home visit for assessment and eligibility
  • be living in their own home*
  • have a level of need that is within the scope of JBCP’s mandate
  • Sign consents and a relationship agreement with JBCP

JBCP Direct Volunteer Services

The applicant must:

  • be 65 years or older
  • be a resident of the Community of James Bay
  • be seen to be at risk of isolation
  • be an active and cooperative participant in the delivery of service
  • have the ability to communicate and understand the agency’s policies
  • agree to a home visit for assessment and eligibility
  • be living in their own home*
  • have an annual income less than $35,000 for an individual or less than $45,000 for a couple, or have medical expenses that place them in this income range**
  • not have any physical or mental health condition that would put the volunteer in an unsafe environment
  • ensure the home environment poses no potential safety hazards for volunteers
  • sign consents and a relationship agreement with JBCP

Eligibility Criteria: Victoria & Oak Bay Better at Home Program (BAH)

The applicant must:

  • be 65 years or older
  • be a resident of the Municipality of Victoria or the Municipality of Oak Bay
  • be living independently in their own home*
  • be a participant of either the James Bay Community Project, Capital City Volunteers, or Oak Bay Volunteer Services***
  • show proof of annual household income in order to assess fees based on a sliding scale
  • sign a service contract and relationship agreement with Victoria and Oak Bay Better at Home
  • require the services to assist with simple day to day tasks, so they can continue to live in their home independently and remain connected to their community

Please Note

* NOT supportive housing, assisted living, independent living housing or long-term care

** Outreach workers may make an exception to this requirement according to unique participant situations, at the outreach worker’s discretion and only with the agreement of another JBCP/CCV Outreach Worker. If this agreement cannot be obtained, the final decision regarding an exception is made by the Executive Director.

*** If Better at Home has capacity for new participants but the Outreach Worker of JBCP or CCV has no capacity for new referrals, acceptance to Better at Home is possible and will be discussed internally, recognizing that eligibility for Better at Home is not dependent on being a participant of JBCP or CCV or on having low income.

Since each person will have their own unique situation, please do not hesitate to get in touch to see if you are eligible in light of your circumstances.

Questions? Please get in touch:

Sharon Laurie
Outreach Worker, James Bay Community Project
Phone: 250-388-7844 Ext. 318
Email: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca

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