Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Resume
- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
Walking Friendly Visitor
1-2 hours
/ weekly
1 year
My name is Charles Leibovitch, and I am the peer support services coordinator for a community seniors organization called Jewish Seniors Alliance of British Columbia. We currently provide peer support and friendly visiting/friendly phone calls to over 100 clients. We are receiving an increasing demand for volunteers to go out for a walk on a weekly or regular basis with our seniors. Many seniors would benefit having students visit with them and go for walks. Due to the impact of COVID many seniors experienced increased anxiety, isolation and loneliness. With the coming of Spring and the soon relaxation of restrictions our seniors would greatly benefit from your students going out for walks with them. Volunteers should live in Vancouver to be able to visit seniors in those location. Thank you The training consists of six sessions five on zoom and the sixth session in person. Next training starting September 2025 Starting September 9 and continuing for three Thursdays and two Tuesdays 530pm-830pm on Zoom
Certification or Education Required
An interest in helping seniors remain active and well
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
This is a great experience for people who wants a career in the helping profession such as gerontology, recreation therapy, physiotherapy, nursing and social work
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Resume
- Remote or online
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups