Friendly Visiting/Telephone Assurance
(Helping Hands)
Position ID: V-ORI0050
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2022
Last Full Update: 14 Mar 2022
Opportunity Details: Friendly Visiting/Telephone Assurance
| Contact | Kathy Gough-Stong, Manager of Administration and Transportation, Helping Hands; Phone: 705-325-7861 ext 240; Fax: 705-325-8212; Email: kathyg@hhorillia.ca |
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| More Info Link | www.helpinghandsorillia.ca |
| Benefits | A great opportunity to provide companionship to a senior. |
| Clients | Seniors. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Friend / Penpal ; Social Interaction ; Telephone Communication |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Friendly, outgoing, social personality. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Due to the COVID -19 Pandemic, in-person visits are temporarily suspended. Telephone calls continue to take place. |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Orillia |
| Number of Positions | Orillia and area 3 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required ; Own Transporation required for Friendly Visiting but none required for Telephone Assurance |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Enjoy company of seniors. |
Agency Details: Helping Hands
| Office Phone | 705-325-7861 |
| Fax | 705-325-8212 |
| info@hhorillia.ca | |
| Website | helpinghandsorillia.ca |
| Address & Map | 575 West St S Unit 13 A Orillia, ON Canada L3V 7N6 |
| Mailing Address | 575 West St S Unit 13 A Orillia, ON Canada L3V 7N6 |