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Volunteer - Friendly Visitor Volunteer

1 month ago


Brampton, Canada Elder Help Peel Full time

**FRIENDLY VISITOR VOLUNTE**
- **This is a volunteer opportunity, not a paid position.**_
- **Visit with an elderly person to make a difference in their life**_

**A day in the life of a Friendly Visitor**

You will visit with a senior age 55+ who is homebound and isolated, connecting with them to hear stories, and engage in social programs.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- You will interact and build relationships with a senior in need of social interaction, supporting their individual goals, such as: _
- Going for a walk in good weather
- Friendly conversations
- Listening to music together
- Reminiscing and sharing stories
- Attending online or telephone programs with senior match
- Helping with technology needs
- Encouraged to register any additional older adults in their immediate circle or community that would benefit from the program

**You will record/ share the planned interactions with the Volunteer Coordinator**:

- How did you spend your time interacting? (Talking, doing a specific activity, walking, etc.)
- What was the engagement level of the senior
- when you arrived, and when the visit was completed?
- What worked well to engage them, what didn’t
- Any concerns or areas for the team to follow up on with the senior
- Planned interactions recorded weekly via online Google Form

**Qualifications**:

- As a friendly visitor you demonstrate the following qualities: _
- Must reside in Peel Region (Brampton, Mississauga or Caledon)
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken) required
- Any additional languages an asset to communicate with seniors that do not speak English
- Solid computer skills for reporting
- Must be willing to travel using own vehicle or public transit within 30-minute distance to/from senior’s home
- Passion for seniors
- Patience and excellent listening skills
- Interest in getting to know their personal stories and experiences
- Flexibility
- each visit may look different based on the interest of the senior that day
- Willing to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of the personal information of the seniors

**Each volunteer is required to provide**:

- A Vulnerable Sector Screening from Peel Police Services (must be 20+, Canadian identification and Social Insurance Number) to obtain a police record check
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses minimum)

**Preferred Experience**:
Experience spending time with seniors (family members, community members, etc.)

**Commitment Expected**:
Each volunteer has commitments we are happy to work around, provided it meets the needs of the seniors we serve. Being a friendly visitor requires you to build relationships and get to know your Senior match as a friend
- the most successful friendly visitors, visit consistently, so the seniors can get excited about when to expect them.

Weekly mutually agreed schedule available Monday through Sunday mornings and afternoons. _Some evening visits available upon request of senior clientele._

**Frequency and duration at a minimum for this position**:

- Frequency: one time per week or more frequently
- Duration: minimum 1 hour per visit, ideally minimum of 80 hours

**Training**:
We support a vulnerable group of seniors, and as such online orientation and training is required prior to being matched to a senior.

**About Elder Help Peel**

**Application Process prior to being matched to a senior**:

- Submit your resume
- Attend an online interview
- Provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening from the Police/RCMP
- Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses minimum)
- Attend an online orientation session and program training

**Note**:

- Volunteers must reside in Peel Region
- Student practicum/co-op placements and high school hours are not offered through this volunteer role

**Job Type**: Casual

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses minimum) required.

Work Location: One location