Language Buddy for Seniors Volunteer

About the Role

A & O Senior Immigrant Settlement Services requires culturally sensitive volunteers for the Language Buddy for Seniors Program. Volunteers help older adult newcomers feel less isolated and lonely by calling once or twice a week using their native languages.

Responsibilities

• Call older adult newcomers once or twice weekly to provide companionship in their native language.
• Help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness among older adults.
• Abide by the Agency's Code of Confidentiality.

Requirements

• Culturally sensitive and interested in working with people from diverse backgrounds and older adults.
• Ability to communicate in languages other than English.
• Friendly and welcoming manner.

Skills Gained

• Communicating with older adults.
• Opportunity to practice interpersonal skills.

Eligibility

• Ages 18-30, 31-54, or 55+.
• Speaks a language other than French or English (various languages needed).

Time Commitment

Approximately one hour per week. Flexible hours available during daytime, evening, or weekends. Remote volunteering is an option.

Locations

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

Organization Provides

• A letter of reference.
• Supervision and training/orientation.

No criminal record check or child abuse registry check required.