Friendly Visitor
(Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Hamilton-Halton Chapter)
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| Comments | Imagine being 50 years old and living in a long-term care facility, living with people who are older by decades and having very little in common with anyone. This is often the case for people living with Multiple Sclerosis in a long-term care (LTC) home. This is the reason we created the Friendly Visiting Program that matches a volunteer with an individual living with MS in a LTC residence | ||
| Contact | Kelley Comely, Programs & Services Coordinator, MS Society of Canada, Hamilton-Halton Chapter; Phone: 905-527-7874 ext 3503 * 1-800-268-7582 ext 3503; Email: kelley.comely@mssociety.ca | ||
| Duties | A Friendly Visitor is someone who will visit weekly/bi-weekly to spend time with the individual they are matched with. This is a social and recreational visit, talking, reading a book together, playing games/cards, grabbing a coffee/drink and sitting outside or even just watching tv or a movie together. Often times living in a Long Term Care (LTC) can be lonely, many of the individuals living with MS in LTC can often be more isolated because of the age difference and interests compared to the other residents. If you have a spare few hours a month, you can really make a difference in someone's life. Must be over 18 years old to complete Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check screening requirements | ||
| Benefits | Many individuals living with MS in LTC homes are younger than the average population. You will help these individuals decrease feelings of isolation and help improve their quality of life. | ||
| Clients | Age ranges from mid-30s to seniors | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Couples ; Families ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups | ||
| Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Arts & Crafts ; Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Health Care ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Reading / Literacy ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled | ||
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently | ||
| Commitment Length | Long Term ; 1-year commitment Weekly or Bi-weekly meetings | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one - you will be matched with 1 specific person ; Program is in Hamilton & Halton - will try to match within your community | ||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Month | ||
| Dates and Times | Flexible to fit around the resident and your personal schedules. | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Location | The visits will be taking place in the Long-Term Care Home that your match resides in. | ||
| Number of Positions | Acton ; Burlington ; Georgetown ; Hamilton ; Milton ; Oakville 10 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - online modules ; Training on-going | ||
| Transportation | Near public transit | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Additional Requirements | Police Check will be reimbursed Possible TB Test - to be reimbursed online training | ||
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| Organization Name | Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Hamilton-Halton Chapter | ||
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