Friendly Visiting
(Community Care Durham)
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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 OSSD | 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. | |||
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Organization Name | Community Care Durham |