Friendly Visiting
(Community Care Durham)
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Position ID: V-OSH0111
Last Modified: 24 Sep 2021
Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2021
Opportunity Details: Friendly Visiting
| Contact | Marcy Marchuk, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Care Durham; Phone: 905-668-6318; Email: mmarchuk@communitycaredurham.on.ca |
| Duties | Weekly visits to a client's home to share activities, friendship and laughter **Due to COVID-19, these are face to face outdoor visits in a mutually agreed upon space. Have a porch visit. Go for a walk. Social distancing must be followed with COVID-19 protocols in place |
| More Info Link | www.communitycaredurham.on.ca |
| Benefits | Providing clients much needed companionship. Social interaction. |
| Clients | Mostly seniors and the elderly. |
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; 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 |
| 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 Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated in adherence to COVID-19 protocols and the new Vaccination Policy. |
