A & O: Male Volunteer Visitor Who Plays Guitar Needed

Organization Details
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.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4371
   
Description of Duties:

Want to give back to your community? A & O: Support Services for Older Adults' Connect Program is looking for a male volunteer who plays guitar to provide social companionship to an older adult male. A & O currently requires volunteers who enjoy conversation and have strong conversational and interpersonal skills. If you can commit a minimum of one hour a week in the morning, afternoon, or evening, you can make a difference for an older adult 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


- Ability to play guitar preferred

   
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
Evening
Weekend
Flexible Hours

Volunteers are free to complete phone calls and/or visits during mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends depending on the schedules of both the volunteer and the older adult.

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: General Populace
Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Phone: 204-956-6440
Online: app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=54330b3e-55f7-403d-81f3-4bb11e242988&ApplicationFormNumber=1
Closing Date: Dec 31, 2024