Friendly Visitor
(Fairview Lodge)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Lauren Banga, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Fairview Lodge/Region of Durham; Phone: 905-668-5851 ext 5917; Fax: 905-668-8934; Email: lauren.banga@durham.ca | |||
Duties | Visit one-on-one with a resident * listen, chat and enjoy some time together | |||
More Info Link | www.durham.ca | |||
Benefits | Make a difference in the life of a Fairview Lodge resident | |||
Clients | Seniors and individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities | |||
Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students | |||
Areas of Interest | Friend / Penpal ; Social Interaction | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Flexible and able to adapt to the various abilities and challenges of resident | |||
Commitment Length | Long Term - One year or more | |||
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | |||
Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | |||
Dates and Times | Monday: Evening Tuesday: Evening Wednesday: Evening Thursday: Evening Friday: Evening Saturday: Afternoon Sunday: Afternoon Day and time are flexible | |||
Seasons | Year Round | |||
Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
Location | Fairview Lodge, 632 Dundas St W, Whitby | |||
Number of Positions | Whitby 10 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Training on the job | |||
Transportation | Near public transit | |||
Police Check | Required | |||
Additional Requirements | Certificate of Health and Two Step TB Testing Required | |||
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Organization Name | Fairview Lodge | |||
Office Phone | 905-668-5851 | |||
Fax | 905-668-8934 | |||
Website | www.durham.ca | |||
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