Brighten the day for a senior 65 and older helping to serve lunch in a senior’s residencial building. Volunteers will be responsible for the setup and takedown of the Dining Room; serving clients their meals; providing comradery to clients as well as being an advocate of VON Peel while with the clients. Training, education, and ongoing support are provided to all the volunteers. The volunteer and client develop a healthy and supportive relationship based on trust, open-mindedness, sharing and caring, warmth, and empathy.

Volunteers are needed in 5 different locations in the Mississauga area. The volunteering will be 3hrs a day 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, once a week, for a minimum of 6 months period. This volunteer opportunity will be best ideal for people who love to socialize and make new friends while helping the community.

To promote program quality, all applicants for this volunteering 'role' are expected to participate in an interview, plus be subject to reference checks, a Police Vulnerable Sector Check, with comprehensive orientation and training provided to those applicants who are accepted for the program.

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• Time commitment: 3 Hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
• Solid oral/written communication skills in English
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Ability to travel to Seniors Buildings 
• Ability/Commitment to keep to the weekly schedule
• Respect for, and adherence to, privacy/confidentiality

A 3-hour training session is required after successful completion of an interview, We also require a Vulnerable Sector Police Check. *** Please call Rosmira, if you would like further information (see 'How to Contact', below)