Friendly Visitor or Friendly Strolls Volunteer
(Spruce Lodge Continuum of Care, Spruce Lodge, Long Term Care Facility)
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| Contact | Susan Bray, Volunteer Coordinator, Spruce Lodge Home for the Aged; Phone: 519-271-4090 ext 2257; Fax: 519-271-5862; Email: volcoord@sprucelodge.on.ca | |||
| Duties | Volunteers meet one on one with a senior resident to provide companionship and meaningful activities, in order to encourage socialization and increased physical activity. Conversations, games, and companionship shared with a senior improves health and well-being, as well as brings enjoyment. | |||
| More Info Link | www.sprucelodge.on.ca/ | |||
| Benefits | Join a vibrant team of staff and enrich the life of a senior and yourself | |||
| Clients | Seniors and disabled | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 80 year(s) | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Families ; Individuals | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Volunteers are self-directed after training, and visit with their assigned list of seniors. Staff support is always available. | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | |||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon Sunday: Morning, Afternoon Optimum visiting times are late morning and early afternoon. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Location | Public areas within Spruce Lodge | |||
| Number of Positions | Perth County ; Stratford 10 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required | |||
| Transportation | Near public transit | |||
| Cost | Volunteer provides own transportation | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | A vulnerable sector police check is required. Recent Vulnerable Sector Police Checks done up to 6 months before application will be accepted. | |||
| Liability Insurance | Not Available | |||
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| Organization Name | Spruce Lodge Continuum of Care, Spruce Lodge, Long Term Care Facility | |||
| Office Phone | 519-271-4090 | |||
| Fax | 519-271-5862 | |||
| peterb@sprucelodge.on.ca | ||||
| Website | www.sprucelodge.on.ca | |||
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