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Friendly Visitor

Social Wellbeing

Community Support Connections


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Volunteers provide friendship and companionship to housebound and socially isolated older adults and adults with different abilities living in Kitchener and Waterloo. Each friendship is unique and volunteers create a sense of belonging within their community

Description
As a Friendly Visitor, you would arrange a time where you can visit a socially isolated individual once a week (or bi-weekly) for 1 – 3 hours. Visits are scheduled at a mutually convenient time for both volunteer and client.
A four month commitment is required for this position.
Ability to speak languages other than English is an asset.


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+ English Proficiency, Confidentiality, Work Without Supervision

Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Health Care / Wellness, Senior Services

Skill(s): Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Motivate Others, Empathy, Adaptability


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: All volunteers will receive agency wide and program specific training before their first shift. The Program Coordinator is available to discuss concerns and to provide ongoing support, as needed.
Community Support Connections offers regular volunteer educational workshops on various topics. All volunteers are notified of upcoming sessions.

Working Conditions: Visits take place in the client’s home in Kitchener and Waterloo.
*Current need is in Kitchener
Clients and their homes are pre-screened by staff.
Transportation: NONE Needed


Time Commitment

Duration: 4 - 6 months
Anytime
1-3 hours per week at a mutually convenient time. A four month commitment is required for this position.

   Contact Information
http://www.communitysupportconnections.org
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Kayla Widish
519-772-8787 Ext. 205
61 Woolwich Street North Breslau , N0B1M0
Kitchener,Waterloo,Virtual

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1454 King Street East, Unit 3
Kitchener ON N2G 2N7

Phone: 519 742 8610

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