Loading...
Handy Helpers Program
670 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
613-236-0428 ext 2250
Fax: 613-230-2095
Administration Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Last update: Oct 7, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call * no referral required * in-home assessment required for service
Eligibility / Target Population
Older adults 55 years and older and adults with disabilities
Fees
None
Contacts
Anne Kendall - Community Support Services Manager
akendall@thegoodcompanions.ca
akendall@thegoodcompanions.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
Ottawa (between Preston and Blair - north of the Queensway)
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Assistance with one-time tasks or odd-jobs * volunteers visit periodically, seasonally, or annually * task assistance subject to volunteer availability and skill level * no heavy lifting
- changing batteries in smoke detector
- tightening doorknobs, locks, adjusting hinges
- replacing light bulbs
- fitting door chains / spy holes, replacement locks
- putting up shelves and pictures (reasonable safe height)
- assembling flat pack furniture (reasonable safe height)
- undertaking small gardening jobs (on a one-off basis, no hedges)
- securing loose carpet / vinyl
- taking down / putting up curtains and curtain rails (reasonable ceiling height only)
- replacing tap washers and repairing dripping taps
- seasonal clothes flipping
- basic computer/ electronic devices, including set up and some technical support
- organizing paperwork
- decorating for Christmas or helping to make the house / apartment festive
- connecting new TV/DVD/VCR/answering machines
- minor appliance repair
- covering windows for new tenants
- assist with packing and unpacking
- shelf paper lining
Last Updated: Oct 7, 2025: Suggest an edit