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Social Support Telephone Volunteer
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Impact Statement
To proudly provide valued services and build community and Corporate capacity by inspiring volunteers, staff, elected officials and all community members to be active contributions to Kitchener's Community Vision.
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Description
Social Support Telephone Volunteers engage in weekly friendly and casual conversation with socially isolated and/or lonely seniors that have been referred or have self-referred to the program.
Experience/Skills
-Ability to listen without judgement and support someone without trying to counsel, influence or provide advice.
-Must be comfortable having conversations over the phone.
-Fluent, efficient and articulate in English.
As part of the screening process, you will be asked for 2 references and a current Vulnerable Sector Check
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Health Care / Wellness, Senior Services
Skill(s): Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Sensitivity, Accountability, Respect
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: In-person training prior to first shift
Approximately: 2-2.5 hours
Working Conditions: On-site, indoors
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible washroom, Accessible work space
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 4 - 6 months
Weekday - Daytime
Monday Morning – 10am – 12pm
Monday Afternoon – 1 – 3pm
Thursday Morning – 10 am – 12pm
Thursday Afternoon – 1 – 3 pm
Friday Morning – 10 am – 12pm
Friday Afternoon – 1 – 3pm
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http://www.kitchener.ca
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Send an Email Message
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Karrie Zettler
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519-783-8565
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35B Weber Street West Kitchener, N2H 3Z1
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Kitchener
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