Volunteer Success
Friendly Visitor
Job Description
Summary
Visit, engage, and connect with a senior client. Break isolation with conversation, games, and listening and engagement. Takes place in the home of client.
Location
Scarborough, Ontario
When
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Opportunity Type
Asap
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Spending time with a matched senior client in person. This role focuses on breaking loneliness, discussing, playing cards or board games, and reading. Some clients need visitors to listen and ask questions, filling up time with a meaningful engagement. This is not therapeutic in nature but friendly and positive.
Volunteer Requirements
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Willing to complete medical forms
- Vulnerable Sector Check
Causes
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