Chinese Speaking Volunteers Needed to Visit Chinese Seniors

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A Volunteer Organization is seeking Chinese speaking volunteers to assist seniors through friendly visits. Volunteers fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin and English can participate in remote training sessions to prepare them for this rewarding role. The training includes five Zoom sessions and one in-person session, culminating in a certificate. This opportunity is especially beneficial for students pursuing careers in fields like medicine and social work. Join us to make a positive impact in the community!

Benefits

Free training

Certification upon completion

Qualifications

• Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin and English required.
• Interest in volunteer work with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in friendly visiting with Chinese seniors.
• Complete a series of training sessions over Zoom.

Job description

Cantonese or Mandarin but need to speak English as well

• Work remotely
• Good for youth

Chinese Speaking Volunteers Needed to Visit Chinese Seniors Training Starting Monday, January 5, 2026 at 530 pm on Zoom

1-2 hours/ weekly

Jewish Seniors Alliance is a community service for seniors from all religious and cultural backgrounds.We are currently in need of volunteers who speak Cantonese and Mandarin , We offer a well rounded training in volunteer training with seniors. The training is offered at no cost and at the end of the training you will get a certificate.in friendly visiting.Volunteers must live in Vancouver. The training consists of five sessions all on Zoom and the sixth session is in person on Mondays and Wednesdays. Next training starting Monday January 12, 2026 and continuing for two Mondays and three Wednesdays, 530pm-830pm For further information please contact Charles Leibovitch [e-mail] or 778-840-4949The friendly visiting training 530 pm- 830 pm starting January 12,14,19,21,26 and January 28, 2026 in personUpon completion of the training you will be matched with a Chinese senior to visit weekly as a friendly visitor.

You will receive a certificate upon completion

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

The volunteer training will provide Chinese speaking volunteers an opportunity to increase the knowledge of seniors issues. The program is excellent for students who want a career in medicine, nursing, social work and occupational therapy.

Cantonese or Mandarin but need to speak English as well