Friendly Visitor - Oakville, Milton, Burlington
(Links2Care, Oakville, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities)
Opportunity Details: Friendly Visitor - Oakville, Milton, Burlington
Comments | Friendly Visitors work on a one-to-one basis in the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities. |
Contact | Skylar Micallef, Volunteer and Friendly Visiting Coordinator, Links2Care; Phone: 905-873-6502 ext 165; Email: smicallef@links2care.ca |
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More Info Link | www.links2care.ca |
Benefits | Improve your social skills, connect with your community and gain experience with seniors or adults with disabilities. Volunteers feel a sense of accomplishment and reward knowing that they are helping someone in need. |
Clients | Seniors or adults with disabilities who are living independently in the community. |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Health Care ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Personal Support ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Translation & Languages ; Patience, reliability, understanding, caring, good communication and listening skills, and the ability to socialize. Some knowledge of seniors and/or adults with disabilities is helpful. |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; At least a six month commitment would be preferred. |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Visiting the same person each week. |
Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
Dates and Times | Visits are flexible and are scheduled around volunteer and client schedules but should visit on average one hour a week. |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Depending on location. |
Location | Visits are currently socially distanced, outside. Location of clients vary by community. |
Number of Positions | Burlington: 20 individual(s) ; Milton: 20 individual(s) ; Oakville: 20 individual(s) 60 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going ; Orientation to the program. Other training opportunities are offered as available. Ongoing support from coordinator(s) is provided year round |
Transportation | Volunteer is responsible to have or find transportation to and from the client's location. |
Cost | Volunteers are responsible to obtain a Police Background Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to being matched. Once volunteers begin in the program, half of the cost of the police check is reimbursed. |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | 1 million dollar liability car insurance is required. |
Agency Details: Links2Care, Oakville, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Office Phone | 905-844-0252 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-844-0252 |
Fax | 905-844-5656 |
info@links2care.ca | |
Website | www.links2care.ca/program/care-at-home/ |
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