Language Buddy for Seniors 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: | A & O Senior Immigrant Settlement Services requires culturally sensitive volunteers, who enjoy working with older adults in our Language Buddy for Seniors Program. The volunteer: - Helps older adult newcomers feel less isolated and lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic by calling once or twice a week using their native languages. - Ability to communicate in languages other than English. |
Skills Required: | - Must be culturally sensitive. - Interest in working with people from different cultures, and with older adults. - Ability to communicate in languages other than English. - Ability to abide by Agency's Code of Confidentiality. - Friendly and welcoming manner. |
Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Communicating with older adults - Opportunity to practice interpersonal skills |
Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
Time Commitment: | Daytime, Evening, Weekend Approximately one hour per week. |
Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Speaks another language: Various |
Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
How to Apply: |
Email: mkapoor@aosupportservices.ca Phone: 204-956-6440 |
Closing Date: | Mar 31, 2023 |