Friendly Visiting
(Community Care Durham)
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Position ID: V-OSH0111
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2025
Last Full Update: 29 Jan 2025
Opportunity Details: Friendly Visiting
Contact | Marcy Marchuk, Volunteer Resource Lead, Community Care Durham; Phone: 905-668-6318; Email: mmarchuk@communitycaredurham.on.ca |
Duties | Weekly visits to a client's home for a couple of hours to share activities, friendship and laughter |
More Info Link | www.communitycaredurham.on.ca |
Benefits | Providing clients much needed companionship. Social interaction. |
Clients | Mostly seniors and the elderly. |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women |
Areas of Interest | Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Reading / Literacy ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Seasons | Year Round |
Location | At the client's home |
Number of Positions | Durham Region 16 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Application with references * Vulnerable Sector police check - if completed within a 6 month period, no need to re-apply |