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.

Agency Details: Community Care Durham


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