Friendly Visitors-to volunteer with lonely and isolated seniors
On-Site
Ongoing
Summary
This is one of Carefor's most sought out volunteer position. As a volunteer you will be matched with a senior living in the community that has been identified as feeling alone, lonely and socially isolated. Matches are made based on interest, hobbies, language, time availability and location of where the volunteer/senior lives. Must have a vulnerable police record check done, volunteer application and 2 reference
Location
Address
700 Mackay Street
Pembroke, Ontario K8A 1G8
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Ongoing
About This Opportunity
Visits can include friendly chats over tea, assisting with re-writing recipes or address books in large print, looking at old photos together, playing cards etc
Volunteers usually spend anywhere from 1 to 4 hours a week with their client.