Chinese Speaking Volunteers Needed to Visit Chinese Seniors Training Starting Monday, April 27, 2026 at 530 pm on Zoom

1-2 hours / weekly

six months

Jewish Seniors Alliance is a  community service for seniors from all religious and cultural backgrounds.

We are currently in need of volunteers who speak Cantonese and Mandarin ,  We offer a well rounded training in volunteer training with seniors.  

The training is offered at no cost and at the end of the training you will get a certificate.in friendly visiting.

Volunteers must live in Vancouver. 

The training consists of five sessions all on Zoom and the sixth session is in person on Mondays and Wednesdays.
 
Next training starting Monday,  April 27, 2026 and continuing on Mondays and Wednesdays, April 29 , May 4,6,11 and 13  530 pm- 830 pm
   For further information please contact Charles Leibovitch at
charles.leibovitch@jsalliance.org 
or 778-840-4949

Upon completion of the training you will be matched with a Chinese senior to visit weekly as a friendly visitor.

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Certification or Education Required

You will receive a certificate upon completion

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

The volunteer training will provide Chinese speaking volunteers an opportunity to increase the knowledge of seniors issues.  The program is excellent for students who want a career in medicine, nursing, social work and occupational therapy.

Activities involved

Community Outreach Companion/Visitor Counselling

Skills required

Counselling Visiting Volunteer Engagement

Requirements:

Police Check
References
Resume

Languages Needed:

Cantonese or Mandarin but need to speak English as well

Remote or online
Flexible in schedule
Good for youth