Connect Volunteer Visitor - Volunteers Age 55+ Needed

About the Organization

A & O: Support Services for Older Adults has been providing specialized social services to older adults since 1957. Our programs fall under three pillars of service: Safety & Security, Social Engagement, and Counselling. Last year, we helped over 27,000 older Manitobans.

About the Role

A & O's Connect Program is looking for volunteers to provide social companionship to older adults living in the Winnipeg community through in-person visits. Volunteers should enjoy conversation and have strong conversational and interpersonal skills. A minimum commitment of one hour per week in the morning, afternoon, or evening is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social companionship to older adults through in-person visits
• Engage in conversation and build interpersonal connections

Requirements

• Strong conversational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Completed Criminal Record Search and Adult Abuse Registry check (required of successful applicants)
• Minimum commitment of one hour per week

Skills Gained

• Communicating with older adults
• Practicing interpersonal skills
• Opportunity to attend training sessions on topics related to aging

Eligibility

• Open to the general populace aged 18 and above (18-30, 31-54, 55+)

Time Commitment

• Flexible hours: mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends
• Volunteers are matched with clients in their area to minimize travel time

Locations

• Winnipeg (Assiniboine South, Downtown, Elmwood, Fort Garry, Inkster, Point Douglas, River East, River Heights, Seven Oaks, St. Boniface, St. James-Assiniboine, St. Vital, Transcona)

What We Provide

• A letter of reference
• Certificate of recognition
• Training/Orientation
• Reimbursement for criminal record check costs

For more information, contact volunteer@aosupportservices.ca or call 204-956-6440.