Telephone Support Volunteer - Seniors Offering Support (SOS)
(Compass Community Services, Telephone Support)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Impact Statement | Friendly calls for senior community members! | |||
| Contact | Colten Ura, Manager, Telephone Support, Compass Community Services; Phone: 519-824-2431 ext 26; Email: cura@compasscs.org | |||
| Duties | Senior Volunteers are asked to contact Senior Community Members once a week to check in on their wellbeing and complete a social telephone call. Some case documentation is required per call made. Please send an email to Colten Ura at cura@compasscs.org to apply. | |||
| Sustainable Development Goals | Good Health and Well-Being ; Reduced Inequality | |||
| Benefits | If you are looking for a quick and easy way to socialize and support your fellow community members from the comfort of your own home. This is the ideal service for you to volunteer for! | |||
| Clients | Clients in this program are all seniors. | |||
| Ages | 55 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable For | Seniors (55+) | |||
| Areas of Interest | Friend / Penpal ; Senior's Activity Support ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Customer Service ; General Computer Skills ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing ; Applicants will enjoy seeting new people, socializing with senior residents of Guelph-Wellington and sharing stories. | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) | |||
| Dates and Times | Call times are based on an agreement between the volunteer and the client. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Location | This opportunity is remote but the volunteer must reside within Canada. | |||
| Number of Positions | Aberfoyle ; Arthur ; Elora ; Erin ; Fergus ; Guelph ; Harriston ; Mount Forest ; Palmerston ; Rockwood 25 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | A vulnerable sector check is required prior to acceptance into the program | |||
| Start Date | On or after 10 Jun 2022 | |||
| Agency Details | ||||
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| Organization Name | Compass Community Services, Telephone Support | |||
| Office Phone | Distress Line 519-821-3760 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | Distress Line 1-888-821-3760 | |||
| info@compasscs.org | ||||
| Website | compasscs.org | |||
| Mailing Address | 20 Shelldale Cres Guelph, ON N1H 1C8 | |||
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