Tele-Touch Volunteer Caller
(Acclaim Health, Community Support Services)
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| Opportunity Details | |||
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| Contact | Francine Savelson, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Acclaim Health; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2329; Email: fsavelson@acclaimhealth.ca | ||
| Duties | Volunteers call clients by pre-arranged schedule to provide reassuring telephone contact to isolated older adults who seek friendly conversation, security, or reassurance. | ||
| More Info Link | www.acclaimhealth.ca | ||
| Benefits | Orientation and educational workshops Ongoing support from your Program Coordinator Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Program Special Volunteer Events | ||
| Clients | Residents of Halton | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment | ||
| Areas of Interest | Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Telephone Communication ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support - Support only ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Sports & Coaching - discuss a sport or recent game/team ; Good communication skills, good listening skills, friendly telephone manner, sensitivity towards isolated older adults. Confidentiality and reliability are a must. Second languages urgently required: Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Kashmiri, Arabic, Italian and Portuguese. | ||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; We ask for a minimum for a 1 year commitment, upon completion of a Vulnerable sector Search, references and orientation. | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | ||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon Sunday: Morning, Afternoon We'll work with you and your schedule to ensure you have the best volunteer experience possible! Client specifies a particular time and we try to match that up with the volunteer's availability. Daytime hours only required at this time. | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Not Applicable | ||
| Location | The comfort of your own home. | ||
| Number of Positions | Burlington: 10 individual(s) ; Milton: 3 individual(s) ; Oakville: 4 individual(s) 17 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Additional training through optional educational workshops and presentations. | ||
| Transportation | No transportation is required due to calls being made from your own home or a location of your choice. Must find transportation to 2370 Speers Road for one time orientation. | ||
| Cost | Vulnerable sector screening | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Additional Requirements | 2 personal references (not family members) | ||
| Start Date | On or after 19 Jun 2019 | ||
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| Organization Name | Acclaim Health, Community Support Services | ||
| Office Phone | 905-827-8800 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-7127 | ||
| Fax | 905-827-3390 | ||
| generalinquiries@acclaimhealth.ca | |||
| Website | www.acclaimhealth.ca | ||
| Address & Map | 2370 Speers Rd Oakville, ON L6L 5M2 | ||
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