A & O Connect Outreach Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | A & O: Support Services for Older Adults |
| Address: | 200-207 Donald Street Winnipeg MB R3C 1M5 |
| Website: | https://www.aosupportservices.ca/ |
| Organizational Description: | Since 1957, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults has been providing specialized social services to older adults. Our programs fall under 3 pillars of service: Safety & Security, Social Engagement and Counselling. Last year, we helped over 27,000 older Manitobans. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Want to give back to your community? A & O: Support Services for Older Adults is seeking a Connect Outreach Volunteer to provide regular check-ins, via telephone, with socially isolated older adults in our Connect Program. Strong conversational and interpersonal skills are required. If you can commit a minimum of two hours/week or biweekly, you can make a difference for older adults living in our community. For more information, contact us at volunteer@aosupportservices.ca or call 204-956-6440. |
| Skills Required: | -Strong conversational and interpersonal skills required. -Ability to work independently -Completed criminal Record Search and Adult Abuse Registry check will be required of successful applicants, to be discussed. -Basic computer skills |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | -Communicating with older adults -Opportunity to practice interpersonal skills -Opportunity to attend training session on a variety of topics related to aging. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Minimum two hours/week or biweekly during regular office hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Uses a wheelchair |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: volunteer@aosupportservices.ca Phone: 204-956-6440 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 30, 2023 |
