Friendly Visiting Volunteer
Summary
Location
Halton (Georgetown, Acton, Milton, Oakville, and Burlington), Ontario
When
About This Opportunity
VOLUNTEERS MUST BE AGED 18 YEARS OR OLDER
Friendly Visitors work on a one to one basis in the homes of seniors and adults with disabilities. In this peer to peer volunteer role, the volunteer provides the client with companionship to help reduce their loneliness and isolation. The Friendly Visitor volunteer will enhance the client's quality of life, while becoming friends and enjoying the company of someone who can share their life experiences.
As a volunteer in this role, you will...
- Visit clients in their home to provide companionship
- Be available to visit your client at least once a week
- Have your own transportation to and from the clients home
- Build meaningful connections with clients and help support our local community!
What's in it for you?
- Flexibility to create your own schedule
- An opportunity to engage with and support the local community
- Be a valued member of our team!
Volunteers are expected to report any unusual condition or concern, maintain calmness in an emergency, and assist in a crisis as needed. Volunteers will follow Links2Care Code of Conduct, Client Confidentiality and Human Rights Act, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
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.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Reliable transportation
- Must be age 18 or older