Friendly Visitor
Summary
Location
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About This Opportunity
Responsibilities
• Sign in and out using the volunteer computer system
• Provide companionship and social interaction to residents • Interact with the resident through conversation, reading, playing cards, etc.
• Assist resident with small tasks such as opening mail, writing a letter or watering plants
• Record who you visit and their level of interaction on the form provided by Recreationist
Requirements
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with seniors
• Patient, kind and positive
• Enjoy being part of a team and working effectively with others
Benefits
• Learn and practice social and communication skills
• Gain experience interacting with seniors
• Build meaningful relationships with residents of The Elliott Community Orientation & Training
• Facility tour and basic orientation will be provided for every volunteer
• Role-specific training will occur on your first day of volunteering with us
• Ongoing on-the-job training will be provided as necessary
Joining us
• Fill out the Volunteer Application Form
• Attend a brief interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
• Apply for a vulnerable sector check from your local police station if you are 18 years of age or older – submit it to the Volunteer Coordinator when complete
• Obtain a 2-step TB skin test (from the Public Health Unit or your family doctor)
• Have 2 COVID vaccines as well as the annual flu shot
• Complete mandatory online training
• Attend orientation
• Start volunteering!
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Proof of Covid Vaccination
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Willing to complete medical forms
- Minimum Age
- Additional Requirements
- 2 step TB test
- Measles Vaccination records
- Updated Flu shots