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Activities involved

Companion/Visitor

Skills required

Visiting

Requirements:

Interview
Police Check
References
Vulnerable Sector Search

Also required for this position: Should have access to reliable transportation as volunteers will visit clients in their homes.

Flexible in schedule
Accessible by public transit

Friendly Visiting Volunteer

Oakville, Burlington, Milton & Halton Hills, ON, L6L [map]

1 hour / weekly

1 year

Being A Friendly Visiting Volunteer is the Superhero Cape You Never Knew You Had!

Ever wished you could don a cape and save the day? Well, guess what? Volunteering in our Friendly Visiting Program is your superpower!

It's like wearing a cape without the awkward cape-wind dilemma and here is why!

• Spread Sunshine: Volunteering is the ultimate mood-booster, both for you and those you help. It's like sprinkling glitter on a dull day!
• Make Friends, Not Frenemies: You'll meet amazing people who share your passion for making the world a better place. Who needs enemies when you've got a squad of do-gooders by your side?
• Upgrade Your Skills: Ever wanted to learn how to juggle or fix a bike? Volunteer opportunities are like skill-boosting power-ups in the game of life.
• Feel Like a Boss: No cape is required to feel like a superhero! Making a difference, big or small, gives you that unbeatable "I can conquer anything" feeling.

And hey, we're always looking for Friendly Visiting Volunteers in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills to add to our team! Our Friendly Visiting volunteers play a crucial role in helping elevate the isolation and loneliness experienced by our most vulnerable clients! Want to chat, have a coffee, play chess, or do a fun activity with a client? If the answer is yes, then do let us know! We welcome all superheroes!

So, grab your metaphorical cape, don your invisible mask, and join the League of Extraordinary Friendly Visiting Volunteers! Saving the world, one smile at a time!

More Details

Additional Details & Skills Required

Online orientation session

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Great practical experience for a resume.
Certificate of Completion for all training completed.
Networking and community support information.
Ongoing support from your Care Manager. 
Free Educational and/or Knowledge sharing opportunities. 
Volunteer appreciation events.