Friendly Visiting Volunteer
(Indus Community Services, Oakville Office, Newcomer and Employment Services)
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| Contact | Tulsi Radia, Friendly Visiting Coordinator, Indus Community Services; Phone: 905-275-2369 ext 1291; Email: friendlyvisiting@induscs.ca | ||
| Duties | - Visit clients in their home or assisted living facility; minimum of 1 hour weekly visit at a mutually agreed upon time (between Mon-Sun, 9am-7pm) - Build a supportive relationship through conversation and discussion - Actively participate in activities which are of interest to the client - Complete the Friendly Visiting Monthly Service Record - Report issues, concerns and all incidents to the Friendly Visiting Coordinator - Represent Indus in a professional manner at all times - Adhere to the vision, mission and guiding values of the organization and the Friendly Visiting Program. | ||
| More Info Link | induscs.ca/friendly-visiting/ | ||
| Benefits | - Opportunity to interact with and make a difference in the lives of socially isolated and/or lonely seniors - Ability to gain a better understanding of presenting problems within the seniors population in the community - Interact with staff, and fellow volunteers and enhance interpersonal and communication skills | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 60 year(s) | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples | ||
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Friend / Penpal ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Translation & Languages | ||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | ||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday - Sunday anytime between 9am-7pm | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Number of Positions | Acton ; Burlington ; Georgetown ; Milton ; Oakville 15 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Training is provided - Online and in-person training | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
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| Organization Name | Indus Community Services, Oakville Office, Newcomer and Employment Services | ||
| Office Phone | 289-295-0765 | ||
| Fax | 905-295-0766 | ||
| employmentservices@induscs.ca | |||
| Website | induscs.ca | ||
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