Telephone Reassurance Volunteer

(Community Care Durham)

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Position ID: V-OSH0112
Last Modified: 24 Sep 2021
Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2021

Opportunity Details: Telephone Reassurance Volunteer

Contact Marcy Marchuk, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Care Durham; Phone: 905-668-6318; Email: mmarchuk@communitycaredurham.on.ca
Duties Call a list of clients as a friendly chat * provide social contact and prevent isolation
More Info Link www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
Clients Majority of the clients are of the aging population
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Individuals ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups
Areas of Interest Social Interaction ; Telephone Communication
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Unknown
Number of Positions Durham Region 
 
16 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Application form with references * Vulnerable Sector police check - if completed within a 6 month period, no need to re-apply 
Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated in adherence to COVID-19 protocols and the new Vaccination Policy.

Agency Details: Community Care Durham


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