Friendly Caller for Seniors

Registration is required
10- to 20-minute phone call once a week, 3-month minimum commitment
This service is home based
16+
Virtual

About the position

WoodGreen’s Seniors’ Care and Wellness team supports the health and independence of seniors in the community. Our Friendly Caller program offers connection and companionship to seniors through weekly phone calls. We are seeking caring, compassionate and reliable individuals to join our team of volunteers.

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide weekly phone calls and supportive listening to seniors experiencing social isolation.

 

 

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Good communication skills
  • Friendly personality
  • Able to initiate and carry on a conversation
  • Consistently reliable

 

Shift Hours:

  • Flexible scheduling depending on client and volunteer availability

 

Commitment:

  • 10- to 20-minute phone call once a week
  • 3-month minimum commitment

 

Location

  • Home based

 

 

Screening Requirements:

  • Online Background check
  • (2) References check

 

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Need Help?

Volunteer Office

Bethelhem Birara

(647) 298-5831

Location

815 Danforth Ave. , Suite 300
Toronto , ON
M4J 1L2

Hours

Monday to Friday

9AM – 5PM