Responsibilities

 • Sign in and out using the volunteer computer system 

• Provide companionship and social interaction to residents during walks outdoors/indoors

• Interact with the resident through conversation and encouraging spending time outside

• Record who you visit and their level of interaction on the form provided by Recreationist

Requirements 

• Excellent verbal communication skills 

 • Comfortable interacting with seniors

 • Patient, kind and positive 

• Enjoy being part of a team and working effectively with others 

Benefits 

• Learn and practice social and communication skills 

• Gain experience interacting with seniors 

• Build meaningful relationships with residents of The Elliott Community Orientation & Training 

• Facility tour and basic orientation will be provided for every volunteer 

• Role-specific training will occur on your first day of volunteering with us

 • Ongoing on-the-job training will be provided as necessary

Joining us 

• Fill out the Volunteer Application Form 

• Attend a brief interview with the Volunteer Coordinator

• Apply for a vulnerable sector check from your local police station if you are 18 years of age or older – submit it to the Volunteer Coordinator when complete 

• Obtain a 2-step TB skin test (from the Public Health Unit or your family doctor) 

• Have 2 COVID vaccines as well as the annual flu shot 

• Complete mandatory online training 

• Attend orientation 

• Start volunteering!