Companion program volunteer
On-Site
Ongoing
55+ Friendly
Summary
Companion Program Volunteers help to support clients and their families to facilitate connection and promote quality of life.
Location
Address
920 7A St NW
Calgary, Alberta T2M 3J3
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
The volunteer is responsible for connecting with assigned clients/families to offer resourcing, while assessing and supporting their needs within the volunteer’s scope of practice. This position involves direct contact with clients in their homes, hospitals or hospices and/or via telephone while providing emotional support and connection are the primary focus of duties. The position also contributes to a safe environment through knowledge and practice of the organization’s policies and procedures.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- interview
- police check
- vulnerable sector check
- references
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- police / vulnerability check
- 3 references
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location