Senior Services Volunteers
Various locations in New Brunswick
What if you were confined to your home with little connection to the outside world? Wouldn’t you want to see a friendly face or hear a friendly voice once in a while? What would it mean to you to have someone take you to an appointment instead of having to call a taxi?
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world.
We are currently seeking volunteers to interact with seniors via our Friendly Visiting, Telephone Reassurance and Transportation Programs. These programs provided much needed social interaction, support and stimulation to seniors who are confined to their homes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Friendly Visiting – One on one, personal visit at least once a week to chat, play a game, discuss the news, or other personal interaction for a senior for whom it is difficult to leave their home.
Telephone Reassurance – Provide vital contact for a senior who is unable to easily leave their home with at least one telephone call a week to your client to chat, catch up on the news and make sure they are ok.
Transportation* - Transport clients , using your personal vehicle, to local appointments on an as needed basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent listening skills & ability to empathize.
- Flexible, willing to work hours that vary depending on the needs of the client.
- Clean criminal records check and Prior Contact Check.
- * For Transportation, proof of adequate insurance is required.
For more information or to apply please contact
J. Clark at volunteer-az@redcross.ca or your local office
