A new research study by Brock University nursing students is looking for French-speaking students to volunteer their time.

The Health Canada-backed REVIVRE research study will involve the students volunteering at a long-term healthcare facility in the city of Welland, which has a large French-speaking population.

The students will be spending time with residents of Foyer Richelieu participating in recreational activities such as playing cards, bowling, knitting or making puzzles.

The goals for the students is to increase their knowledge on the importance of health professionals in minority language communities, and to potentially increase their motivation to pursue a health career working with these types of communities.

For the residents, the goal is to improve their quality of life and increase their social engagement through French-speaking healthcare volunteers.

Ultimately, the long-term goal of the study is for adults in long-term care facilities and other Canadians in official minority language communities to have increased access to health professionals in their languages.

For more information, or to take part, contact Stephanie Blais, Research Assistant, 905-688-5550 x1552 or sblais@brocku.ca.