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Senior Peer Support Volunteer

In-Person Ongoing 55+ Friendly

Summary

Passionate about helping isolated seniors? Join us as a caring older adult (55+) and make a difference in your community!

Location

In-Person

Vancouver, British Columbia

When

Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
September 2024

About This Opportunity

Opportunity Description: Senior Peer Support Volunteers
Are you 55+ with a passion for helping isolated seniors in your community? Join our certified peer support training program and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors by providing much-needed emotional support.

About the Role:
Peer Support is a one-to-one service offering emotional support, delivered by specially trained volunteers and supervised by professional staff. As a Senior Peer Support Volunteer, you will offer compassionate support to seniors experiencing:
* Loneliness and isolation
* Grief and loss
* Housing transitions or relocations
* Health-related challenges and aging concerns
* The need to connect with their community
* Depression and anxiety
* Isolation from friends and family

What We Offer:
* Comprehensive certified peer support training
* Ongoing supervision and support from professional staff
* Opportunities to build meaningful relationships and make a positive difference in your community

Requirements:
* Must be 55 years or older
* Completion of our certified peer support training program
* Commitment to regularly visit and support matched seniors

 Join us in making a real difference in the lives of seniors. Your compassion and support can help them navigate their challenges and feel more connected and valued. Sign up today to become a Senior Peer Support Volunteer!

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.

  • Minimum 55 years of age
  • Willing to undergo a background or police records check
  • Comfortable commuting to opportunity location

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Skills & Experience

Counselling / Mental Health Skills Senior Care Career Counseling / Coaching Visiting / Accompanying Newcomer Support Services Life Coaching

Tags

seniors loss grief counselling 55+ peer support emotional support senior isolation loneliness anxiety depression ageing

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