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Telephone Reassurance Volunteer
Waterloo Home Support
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Impact Statement
Volunteers are integral to providing a variety of recreational, environmental and cultural activities in addition to social support services for seniors.
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Description
Seeking a friendly, reliable volunteer with excellent communication skills demonstrated ability to read, process, speak clearly over the telephone and understand written English. Must be able to work well independently. The Telephone Reassurance Volunteer will perform tasks such as: call registered older adult clients to ensure their well being and safety, read information pertinent to each call before calling the client, and document each call and any notes from your conversation. This program is run in partnership with Community Support Connections.
Screening includes an interview, references and a police check for the vulnerable sector.
Apply by visiting www.waterloo.ca/volunteer
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Health Care / Wellness, Senior Services
Skill(s): Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Empathy
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Orientation and training provided by City of Waterloo staff.
Working Conditions: Indoors at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Community Pavilion
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 7 - 12 months
Weekday - Daytime
Fridays 8:45am to 11:00am. Minimum 6 month commitment.
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http://www.waterloo.ca/volunteer
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Send an Email Message
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Christine Rushton
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519-888-6488
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City of Waterloo, Volunteer Services Waterloo, N2J 4A8
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Waterloo
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