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Position # | 4459 |
Organization | Compass Community Services, Guelph - Main Location |
Position | Telephone Support Volunteer - Seniors Offering Support (SOS) - Telephone Support |
Location | 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph, ON, Canada |
Impact Statement | Friendly calls for senior community members! |
Description |
•Provide outbound calls to paired senior clients •Complete social conversations, safety/wellness checks, provide medication reminders through the telephone •Social calls might include conversations about daily plans, sharing stories with clients, and exploring action plans for crisis intervention •Utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused approach •May need to provide external resources and referrals to clients •Staff will be available during shifts should any concerns arise |
Required Information | Police Check: Required |
Training Details | 1 on 1 training is provided by a staff member until the candidate is comfortable to start volunteering on their own. |
Working Conditions | Must have access to secure and reliable internet connection during shifts and access to a private setting where calls can be completed without distraction |
Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening, Anytime |
Time Detail | Call times each week are based on an agreement between the volunteer and the client. |
Age | 50+ |
Ideal for | An Individual |
Transportation | On a bus route |
Area(s) of Interest | Senior Services, Mental Health, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities |
Skill(s) | Collaboration, Interpersonal Communication, Motivate Others, Problem Solving, Empathy |
How to Apply | |
Website | https://compasscs.org |
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Send an Email Message | |
Contact | Kendra FitzGerald |
Phone | 5198242431 Ext. 211 |
Address | 20 Shelldale Crescent Guelph, N1H1C8 |