Friendly Caller
(Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Heather Stone, Canadian Red Cross; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5278; Fax: 705-739-9916; Email: heather.stone@redcross.ca | |||
| Duties | To support and provide companionship to isolated, lonely people who are unable to socialize in their community. Through regular contact a formation of friendship can lead to care relationships based on mutual interests, activities and conversations. | |||
| More Info Link | www.redcross.ca/volunteer | |||
| Benefits | Providing a valuable service to the community. References available upon request. | |||
| Clients | Seniors, adults with physical disabilities | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Areas of Interest | Friend / Penpal | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Friendly attitude, good communication skills, dependable and respectful of confidentiality, good listening skills, and non-judgemental. | |||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - minimum commitment of 1 year ; Long Term (More than 1 year) | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | |||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | |||
| Accessibility | Not Applicable - Remote volunteer position. Volunteers work from their own homes. | |||
| Location | Simcoe County, Muskoka | |||
| Number of Positions | Muskoka District: 8 individual(s) ; Simcoe County: 10 individual(s) 18 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going ; mandatory ongoing training 2-4 times a year | |||
| Transportation | Remote volunteer position. Transportation not required. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
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| Organization Name | Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services | |||
| Office Phone | 705-721-3313 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-2251 | |||
| Fax | 705-739-9916 | |||
| simcoe@redcross.ca | ||||
| Website | www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/ontario | |||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Mailing Address | 65 Cedar Pointe Dr Unit 809B Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5R7 | |||
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