Mapleton's Good Neighbour Program

Our community is built around two simple pathways:

I Need Help - If you could use support with everyday tasks, you can reach out through our request form.

I Can Help - If you have time, skills, or resources to share, you can offer your support to others in the community.

Together, these two pathways create a simple, local network of care.

Reaching out for help is a way of staying connected, not a sign of independence lost, but community gained.

Support may include:

• Grocery pick-ups or errands
• Light household tasks
• Snow shovelling or yard help
• Technology support (phones, video calls, etc.)
• Small home tasks like changing lightbulbs or basic assistance

A local coordinator will review your request and help connect you with a neighbour who can assist.

Please click the "I Need Help" button above for help.

Every person has something to offer: time, skills, experience, or kindness.

You may choose to help by offering:

• Time: visits, errands, rides, companionship
• Treasure: tools, books, garden produce, supplies
• Talent: cooking, repairs, sewing, tech support, tutoring, professional skills

This is a place where generations connect, skills are shared, and isolation is reduced through simple acts of care.

Please click the "I Can Help" button above to volunteer.

Strong communities are built through connection.

The Mapleton Good Neighbours Community helps reduce isolation, supports independence, and strengthens relationships between residents of all ages.

Whether it’s a conversation over coffee or help with a small task, every interaction builds a more connected and caring community.

The safety and wellbeing of all participants is our top priority.

To ensure a safe and trusted community:

• Volunteers must be residents of the local area
• A Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required for all volunteers
• Volunteers are encouraged to only accept tasks within their comfort and ability
• All participants are expected to treat one another with respect and kindness

Participants agree to:

• Treat volunteers with respect and kindness
• Respect volunteer boundaries and time
• Communicate clearly and responsibly
• Follow community safety guidelines

Volunteers agree to:

• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Respect privacy and confidentiality
• Maintain appropriate boundaries
• Honour commitments when possible
• Prioritize safety and decline unsafe tasks

Personal information collected through application forms is used only for screening, placement, and coordination within the Good Neighbours Community initiative.

Information may be shared with the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence and Township of Mapleton partners involved in coordination.

All information is handled respectfully and kept confidential in accordance with applicable privacy practices.

Participation in the Good Neighbours Community is voluntary.

The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence and the Township of Mapleton are not responsible for personal injury, loss, or damage that may occur through participation, except as required by law.

Participants are encouraged to act within their abilities and comfort levels at all times.