Senior Companion Volunteer — Geriatrics & Connection

Volunteer MBC; Mississauga; Sur place; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel reimbursement

Opportunity to gain transferable skills

Personal fulfillment from helping seniors

Résumé du poste

A community service organization is seeking Friendly Visiting Volunteers to support seniors in the Peel Region. Volunteers will provide companionship and help alleviate social isolation through engaging interactions and activities. This role requires a commitment of at least 1 hour weekly and provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience in geriatrics. Interested candidates will need to complete training and submit a Police Record Check. The ideal volunteer should be patient, empathetic, and possess good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and emotionally supportive.
• Experience with seniors is an asset.
• Complete required orientation and training.

Responsabilités

• Provide companionship and social support to seniors.
• Engage clients in cognitively stimulating activities.
• Visit clients weekly in their homes or assisted living.

Connaissances

Patient

Caring and empathetic

Excellent listening skills

Fluency in one or more languages

Description du poste

A community service organization is seeking Friendly Visiting Volunteers to support seniors in the Peel Region. Volunteers will provide companionship and help alleviate social isolation through engaging interactions and activities. This role requires a commitment of at least 1 hour weekly and provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience in geriatrics. Interested candidates will need to complete training and submit a Police Record Check. The ideal volunteer should be patient, empathetic, and possess good communication skills.