| About the Position | |
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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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| Contact | Kendra FitzGerald |
| Phone | 5198242431 Ext. 211 |
| Address | 20 Shelldale Crescent Guelph, N1H1C8 |