Friendly Visitor Volunteer

Volunteer Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through companionship. As a Friendly Visitor Volunteer, you'll engage with clients in meaningful ways, whether through home visits or outings to local coffee shops. This role not only allows you to make a positive impact in your community but also helps you develop valuable skills such as communication, leadership, and interpersonal relations. With flexible hours and the opportunity to fulfill volunteer hours for school credit, this is a rewarding experience that offers personal growth and connection with diverse cultures.

Benefits

Reference letter after 10+ hours

Certificate of recognition

Training and orientation

Supervision and support

Qualifications

• Volunteers must be compassionate and patient while providing companionship.
• Strong communication and active listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish meaningful connections with clients in the Older Adult Services Program.
• Plan and participate in outings with clients, ensuring a friendly atmosphere.

Skills

Welcoming and positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Active listening skills

Ability to create a friendly environment

Develop meaningful connections

Provide companionship

Openness to different cultures

Job description

Friendly Visitor Volunteers

Friendly Visitor Volunteers are assigned to clients in our Older Adult Services Program who seek companionship. This role allows volunteers to relate with clients in a friendly way and establish meaningful connections. Volunteers can meet clients in their homes or plan outings such as visiting a coffee shop. JCFS may reimburse volunteers depending on the outing location. Outings must be approved by JCFS staff and the client, but ideas are welcomed!

Skills Required:

• Be welcoming, positive, respectful, patient, and compassionate.
• Strong communication skills.
• Active listening skills.
• Create a friendly environment.
• Develop meaningful connections.
• Provide companionship.
• Open to exploring different cultures.

Skills Gained/Related Careers:

• Supported through orientation, meetings, seminars, and support.
• Engaged, challenged, and rewarded environment.
• Opportunities to meet new people and develop networks.
• Build communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Gain work experience and explore careers.
• Meet academic requirements and access scholarship opportunities.
• Support your community and enhance clients' lives.
• Receive a reference letter after 10+ hours.

Additional Details:

Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment: Daytime, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours

Volunteers commit to a 6-month schedule, weekly or bi-weekly shifts for consistency.

Location: Winnipeg - Assiniboine South

Requires criminal record check: Yes (reimbursed)

Child abuse registry check: No

Open to candidates fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit and speaking languages such as Hebrew, Russian, Yiddish, or Spanish.

Organization Support:

• Reference letter, certificate of recognition, supervision, training, and orientation.

Application Instructions:

If you do not receive an immediate automated confirmation email after applying, please check your email address and junk/spam folders.

Apply by filling out the form with your details and attaching your resume and cover letter (PDF, TXT, DOC, DOCX, max 5MB).

Contact:

B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0E2

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