Volunteer Position Name / Role: |
TeleCheck Volunteer Training - NOVEMBER / DECEMBER / JANUARY |
Date Posted: |
Friday, May 25, 2018 |
Organization Name: |
TeleCheck-Dufferin |
Organization Contact: |
Diane Cowen
519-415-3764
dcowen@headwatershealth.ca |
Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
If you are someone who wants to support Seniors in Dufferin!
If you are someone who wants to share your skills!
If you are someone who wants to develop your skills!
Gain a valuable work reference!.
TeleCheck offers Excellent Communication Training!
You make a difference in Seniors Lives! |
Type of Organization: |
Seniors Service |
More Info Link: |
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Volunteer type position is suitable for: |
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Adult (18 +)
- Business/employer supported group
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Duties / Roles / Activities: |
Working with a team of volunteers and staff, to deliver the daily scheduled telephone calls to seniors registered for a a daily check-in ensuring their well-being, safety, and linking them with support when required. |
Sample Tasks: |
From the TeleCheck office at 25 Centennial Road, Unit#1, Orangeville, you will work in a team environment, providing a friendly call to registered seniors and caregivers. If there is a concern, you will refer the call to staff to support. Prepare brief and confidential documentation on a computerized data base to demonstrate call was completed/placed to TeleCheck client. |
Dates & Times: |
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Seasonal: |
All Year |
Location of Volunteer Activity: |
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Wheelchair Accessibility: |
Yes |
Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): |
No |
Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: |
No |
Commitment Length / Duration: |
Moderate Term (3 months to 1 year) |
Training Required: |
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Transportation: |
Own Transportation Required |
Expires: |
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 |
Areas of Interest: |
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Support for seniors / older adults
- Support for persons with disabilities
- Telephone Support
- Emergency Services / Crisis Services / Legal
- Community and information services for the general public
- Administrative / Office Work / Business / Accounting Services
- Marketing / Communications / Public Relations
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Skills / Experience: |
Empathy, compassion, caring and friendly. Ability to engage others, be non-judgmental and keep confidentiality. Minimal computer skills. |