Friendly Visitor Volunteer
(Alzheimer Society, Peterborough Office, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton)
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: |
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 |
info@alzheimerjourney.ca | |
Website | www.alzheimer.ca/pklnh |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | Peterborough Square, 360 George St N Unit 18 Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 7E7 |