Friendly Visitor (in person, phone and virtual)
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Friendly Visitor (in person, phone and virtual) |
| Date Posted: | Thursday, August 14, 2014 |
| Organization Name: | Dufferin County Community Support Services |
| Organization Contact: |
Andrea Sommer 519-925-5452 dccss@dufferincounty.ca |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: | Help support a client that lacks social support and may be lonely and isolated. |
| Type of Organization: | Seniors Service |
| More Info Link: | http://www.dufferincounty.ca |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: | In person, virtual or phone visits with clients |
| Sample Tasks: | In in-person visits the friendly visitor volunteer and client can engage in activities such as going for a walk, chatting or writing letters. |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | No |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | No |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | Long Term (more than 1 year) |
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| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: | Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
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| Skills / Experience: | Previous experience in working with older adults and/or adults living with a permanent disability is considered an asset. |