Volunteer Visiting
On-Site
Ongoing
55+ Friendly
Summary
Provide companionship and support to seniors, or persons with disabilities, persons who are ill and/or lonely and isolated.
Apply: www.von.ca
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Von attempts to match Volunteers and clients based on backgrounds, interests, personality types and geographical locations.
Visits are provided weekly or every two weeks and may last from one to two hours and take place when clients would otherwise be alone.
Clients and Volunteers may participate in social outings, visits in the home and could include some assistance with activities such as shopping, banking, and letter writing.
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.
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Driver's License
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Access to car
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean driving record & insurance coverage
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location