Skills required
Requirements:
- Police Check
- References
- Resume
Languages Needed:
Cantonese or Mandarin but need to speak English as well
- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for youth
Chinese Speaking Volunteers Needed to Visit Chinese Seniors
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. Volunteers must live in Vancouver. The training consists of five sessions all on Zoom and the sixth session in person on Mondays and Wednesdays. Next training starting Monday January 12, 2026 and continuing for two Mondays and three Wednesdays, 530pm-830pm For further information please contact Charles Leibovitch at charles.leibovitch@jsalliance.org or 778-840-4949 The friendly visiting training 530 pm- 830 pm starting January 12,14,19,21,26 and January 28, 2026 in person Upon completion of the training you will be matched with a Chinese senior to visit weekly as a friendly visitor.
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.
Skills required
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