Telephone Reassurance Volunteer
(Community Care Durham)
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Position ID: V-OSH0112
Last Modified: 24 Sep 2021
Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2021
Opportunity Details: Telephone Reassurance Volunteer
| Contact | Marcy Marchuk, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Care Durham; Phone: 905-668-6318; Email: mmarchuk@communitycaredurham.on.ca |
| Duties | Call a list of clients as a friendly chat * provide social contact and prevent isolation |
| More Info Link | www.communitycaredurham.on.ca |
| Clients | Majority of the clients are of the aging population |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Individuals ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Social Interaction ; Telephone Communication |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Unknown |
| Number of Positions | Durham Region 16 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Application form with references * Vulnerable Sector police check - if completed within a 6 month period, no need to re-apply Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated in adherence to COVID-19 protocols and the new Vaccination Policy. |
