Summary

A volunteer visitor offers support and social interaction to an isolated individual through regular friendly visits at the client’s home or out in the community, encouraging active and independent living.

Description
What you’ll be doing

The purpose of the Volunteer Visiting program is to improve the health and well-being of isolated seniors and adults with disabilities living in the community and to provide visits in order to maintain clients’ independent functioning in the community for as long as possible. (Source: Program Logic Model)

Skills / Values

• Ability to demonstrate:
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality
• Dependability and trustworthiness
• Compassion and Caring
• Good communication and active listening skills
• Capacity to remain calm in unexpected situations
• Independence and team work styles
• Ability to set clear boundaries