Friendly Visitor Volunteer
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| Organization Name: | Jewish Child & Family Service |
| Address: | C-200 123 Doncaster Street Winnipeg MB R3N 2B2 |
| Website: | https://www.jcfswinnipeg.org/ |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5816 |
| Description of Duties: | Friendly Visitor Volunteers are assigned to clients in our Older Adult Services and Mental Health Program who are seeking companionship. This role allows volunteers to relate with clients in a friendly way and establish meaningful connections. Friendly visitor volunteers can meet with clients in their home or plan to go on outings such as to a coffee shop. These outings will need to be predetermined and shared with JCFS staff and sanctioned by the client; however, any ideas are welcomed! |
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours JCFS asks that volunteers commit to a 3 month schedule with volunteer shifts on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. This allows for consistency with the volunteer and client. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| 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: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Dec 8, 2026 |
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