Friendly Visitor Volunteer

(Alzheimer Society, Peterborough Office, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton)

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Position ID: V-CWD0079
Last Modified: 12 Sep 2022
Last Full Update: 29 Apr 2022

Opportunity Details: Friendly Visitor Volunteer

Contact Susan Simmons, Coordinator of Volunteer and Friendly Visiting Services, Alzheimer Society Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton; Phone: 705-748-5131 ext 230; Fax: 705-748-6174; Email: ssimmons@alzheimerjourney.ca
Duties

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Friendly Visiting, the Friendly Visiting Volunteer will: 
• Visit the client regularly, on a mutually agreeable time and day. 
• Call client ahead of time if for any reason a visit time needs to be postponed or rescheduled. 
• Inform assigned supervisor as to any changes in the client’s or volunteer’s situation, which would affect the visiting; this includes address changes, holidays, illness, etc. 
• Report any observations, comments or concerns regarding the client or the match to the assigned supervisor. 
• Volunteers are visitors and as such will limit their duties to socialization and companionship activities only. 
• Report volunteer hours, either through our online form or by direct email to the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.

More Info Link https://alzheimer.ca/pklnh/en/take-action/volunteer
Clients Friendly Visitors are matched with a person in the community living with dementia. Volunteers then visit their “match” at a regular time each week (visits are currently virtual or by telephone). Training on dementia, communications strategies, and activities is provided. We ask for a commitment of a minimum of six months in order to provide consistency.
Ages 18 year(s) - 100 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Friend / Penpal ; Telephone Communication ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; First Aid - is an asset ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; • Ability to work with our clients, their families, and Alzheimer Society staff.  
• Warm and caring personality.  
• Reliable and flexible.  
• Ability to communicate with others on a one-to-one basis in an understanding, caring and sensitive manner.  
• Ability to listen objectively and be tolerant of others’ cultural, religious or lifestyle beliefs and attitudes.  
• Interest in other people and what is important to them.  
• Interest in working with older adults.  
• Experience working with persons with dementia and their care partners is an asset.
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Virtual Volunteering
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Location Peterborough
Number of Positions Peterborough (County of) 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Transportation Driver License required ; Car required - if traveling to clients home
Police Check Required
Start Date On or after 21 Apr 2022
Display Until 21 Apr 2023

Agency Details: Alzheimer Society, Peterborough Office, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton

Office Phone 705-748-5131
Toll Free Phone 1-800-561-2588
Fax 705-748-6174
E-Mail info@alzheimerjourney.ca
Website www.alzheimer.ca/pklnh
Address & Map
Peterborough Square, 360 George St N
Unit 18
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 7E7
 
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Mailing Address Peterborough Square, 360 George St N 
Unit 18 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9H 7E7