Friendly Visitor

Volunteer Success; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Friendly Visitor in Guelph, Ontario, to provide companionship and social interactions that help reduce loneliness for residents. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a patient demeanor, and a willingness to interact with seniors. This position offers an opportunity to build meaningful relationships and gain experience in social settings. Orientation and training are provided.

Benefits

Gain experience interacting with seniors

Build meaningful relationships

Training provided

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with seniors.
• Patient, kind and positive attitude.
• Effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social interaction to residents.
• Assist residents with small tasks.
• Record visits and interaction levels.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Comfortable interacting with seniors

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

The Elliott Community is seeking a Friendly Visitor to provide meaningful social interactions and decrease loneliness in residents’ daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Sign in and out using the volunteer computer system
• Provide companionship and social interaction to residents
• Interact with the resident through conversation, reading, playing cards, etc.
• Assist resident with small tasks such as opening mail, writing a letter or watering plants
• Record who you visit and their level of interaction on the form provided by Recreationist

Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with seniors
• Patient, kind and positive
• Enjoy being part of a team and working effectively with others

Benefits

• Learn and practice social and communication skills
• Gain experience interacting with seniors
• Build meaningful relationships with residents of The Elliott Community
• Orientation & Training: Facility tour and basic orientation will be provided for every volunteer, role-specific training will occur on your first day of volunteering with us, and ongoing on-the-job training will be provided as necessary

How to Apply

• Fill out the Volunteer Application Form
• Attend a brief interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
• Apply for a vulnerable sector check from your local police station if you are 18 years of age or older – submit it to the Volunteer Coordinator when complete
• Obtain a 2-step TB skin test (from the Public Health Unit or your family doctor)
• Have 2 COVID vaccines as well as the annual flu shot
• Complete mandatory online training
• Attend orientation
• Start volunteering!

Additional Requirements: 2 step TB test, Measles Vaccination records, Updated Flu shots. Proof of Covid Vaccination, Willing to undergo a background or police records check, Willing to complete medical forms.

The Elliott Community is located at 170 Metcalfe Street, Guelph, Ontario N1E 4Y3. This opportunity is suitable for Adults (Ages 18-54) and Older Adults (Ages 55+). Languages spoken: English, Italian.